Kahuna DL

A good cross-country mountain bike needs to check off a long list of requirements. It needs to be light, stiff, capable of racing and forgiving enough to ride all day long with friends. The Kahuna DL, with its Race Light Aluminum frame, RockShox fork, 1x drivetrain and roll-over-everything 29-inch wheels, places a check mark in all the boxes—and then some.
  • Frame Material: Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Custom formed
  • Wheel Size: 29
  • Wheels: WTB SX23
  • Front Suspension: 100mm
  • Fork: RockShox Recon Gold RL Solo Air 100mm Tapered
  • Crankset: RaceFace Ride
  • Drivetrain: SRAM GX 1x 11spd
  • Cockpit: Kona XC/BC Riser bar and stem, Kona Race Light Log grips
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore
  • Front Tire: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2"
  • Rear Tire: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2"
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Sport SE (Volt Sport SE 250 size S)

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Material Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Rear Shock n/a
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL Solo Air 100mm Tapered
Crankarms RaceFace Ride
Chainrings 32t Narrow/wide
B/B RaceFace Ride
Pedals Wellgo Platform
Chain SRAM PC1110
Cassette SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
Chainguide n/a
F/D n/a
R/D SRAM GX
Shifters SRAM NX
Brake Calipers Shimano Deore
Front Brake Rotor Shimano RT30 180mm (centerlock)
Rear Brake Rotor Shimano RT30 160mm (centerlock)
Brake Levers Shimano Deore
Headset FSA No.57B
Handlebar Kona XC/BC Riser
Stem Kona XC
Seatpost Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Kona Clamp
Grips Kona Race Light LOG
Saddle WTB Volt Sport SE (Volt Sport SE 250 size S)
Front Hub Shimano Deore 100x15mm
Rear Hub Shimano 135x10mm
Spokes Stainless Black 14g
Rims WTB SX23
Front Tire Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2"
Rear Tire Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2"
Paint Color Matt Charcoal/Black
Extras n/a

All specifications are subject to change without notice

GEOMETRY mminches

  Size S M L XL
1 ST Length 370 420 470 530
2 TT Length 578 605 633 666
3 Reach 404 428 454 484
4 Stack 607 617 626 635
5 Standover 730 735 740 760
6 HT Angle 69 69 69 69
7 HT Length 95 105 115 125
8 ST Angle 74 74 74 74
9 CS Length 440 440 440 440
10 BB Drop 60 60 60 60
11 BB Height 312 312 312 312
12 Wheelbase 1105 1132 1161 1195
13 Front Center 671 699 728 762
14 Fork Length 508 508 508 508
15 Fork Offset 51 51 51 51
  Size S M L XL
1 ST Length 14.6 16.5 18.5 20.9
2 TT Length 22.8 23.8 24.9 26.2
3 Reach 15.9 16.9 17.9 19.1
4 Stack 23.9 24.3 24.6 25
5 Standover 28.7 28.9 29.1 29.9
6 HT Angle 69 69 69 69
7 HT Length 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9
8 ST Angle 74 74 74 74
9 CS Length 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
10 BB Drop 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4
11 BB Height 12.3 12.3 12.3 12.3
12 Wheelbase 43.5 44.6 45.7 47
13 Front Center 26.4 27.5 28.7 30
14 Fork Length 20 20 20 20
15 Fork Offset 2 2 2 2
KONA Geometry

SIZING + FIT

ROAD/CX/ASPHALT

Height/Inches Height/Metric Inseam/Inches Inseam/Metric Road CX/Freerange Dews/Esatto/PhD/PW3/PHF CoCo
4'10" - 5'1"147 - 155 cm25” - 27”64 - 69 cm4846/48 cmSmall
5'0" - 5'3"152 - 160 cm26" - 28"66 - 71 cm49 cm48/49/49.546/48/49 cmSmall, Medium
5'2" - 5'7"157 - 170 cm27" - 29"69 - 74 cm49/52/53 cm49/49.5/51/5348/49/52/53/54 cmMedium, Large
5'6" - 5'11"168 - 180 cm29" - 31"74 - 79 cm49/53/54/56 cm51/53/54/5652/53/54/55/56 cmMedium, Large
5'10" - 6'3"178 - 190 cm31" - 33"79 - 84 cm53/56/58/59/61 cm54/56/57/5954/55/56/57/58/59/61 cmLarge, XL
6'2" - 6'5" 188 - 196 cm33" - 36"84 - 91 cm59/61 cm59/61/6357/58/59/61 cm N/A

MTB/ALL MOUNTAIN/GRAVITY

Height/Inches Height/Metric Inseam/Inches Inseam/Metric Crosstrail MTB/XC Trail/Fat All Mountain/Enduro Gravity/DH
4'10" - 5'1"147 - 155 cm24” - 27”61 - 69 cmSmallXS/SmallXS/Small Small
5'0" - 5'3" 152 - 160 cm26" - 29" 66 - 74 cmSmall, MediumSmall, MediumSmall Small
5'2" - 5'7" 157 - 170 cm27" - 30" 69 - 76 cmSmall, MediumSmall, MediumSmall/MediumSmall/Medium
5'6" - 5'10"168 - 178 cm29" - 31"74 - 79 cmSmall, Medium, LargeSmall, Medium, LargeSmall/Medium Small/Medium
5'9" - 6'0" 175 - 183 cm 30" - 33"76 - 84 cmMedium, Large Medium, Large Medium/Large Medium/Large
5'11" - 6'2" 180 - 188 cm32" - 35"81 - 89 cmMedium, Large, XLMedium, Large, XLLarge/XL Medium/Large
6'1" - 6'5" 185 - 196 cm33" - 36"84 - 91 cmLarge, XL Large, XL Large/XL Large

FEATURES

KONA RACE LIGHT 6061 ALUMINUM

Kona Race Light 7005 and 6061 are lighter, more performance-oriented fabrications of our 7005/6061 tubing. Designed to meet Kona’s discerning race specifications, Race Light 7005/6061 are custom butted to create thicker tubes at weld areas and important parts of the frame, providing incredible strength and torsional integrity to the feel of the ride. We remove wall thickness in other parts of the frameset to lighten up the bike, giving the perfect balance between quickness and stiffness.

Models: Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei, Kahuna DDL, Kahuna DL, Blast, Jake, Jake the Snake, Private Jake

INTERNAL HEADSET

Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Stinky 26, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Kahuna DL, Kahuna, Big Kahuna, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Blast, Cinder Cone, Explosif, Shred, Unit, Lava Dome, Mahuna, Wozo, Wo, Mohala, Tika, Coco, Stinky 24, Shred 24, Shred 20, Splice, Splice Deluxe, Jake, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto, Esatto Fast, Zone LTD, Big Rove AL, Dr Dew, Dew Deluxe, Dew Plus, Dewey, Ute, Honzo Ti Frame

TAPERED HEAD TUBE

More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.

Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Stinky 26, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Kahuna DL, Kahuna, Big Kahuna, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Blast, Cinder Cone, Explosif, Shred, Mahuna, Wozo, Wo, Mohala, Tika, Stinky 24, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto, Esatto Fast, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Zing CR, Zing AL, Zone LTD, PhD, Raijin Ti Frame, Explosif Ti Frame,

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Register a new 2017 Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE
Kona warrants to the original owner that this new Kona bicycle shall be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the United States or Canada and operated under normal conditions and use. During this one-year period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, all parts that are found by Kona to be defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of all parts.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON BICYCLE FRAME
When warranty on non-carbon Kona bikes and frames is NOT registered within three months of purchase, Kona warrants to the original owner that the frame of this new Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for a three-year period. IF THE WARRANTY IS REGISTERED WITH KONA WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE BICYCLE, THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER, with the exception of carbon bikes and frames. During warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner’s manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information.

Note: this Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe.

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