Sutra LTD

Available as Frame w/Kona P2 Steel Disc TA Fork & Kona Thru-Axles
$599 USD
Once upon a time a bunch of mountain bikers dreamed up something wild: a drop bar bike that felt like a mountain bike and rode like a mountain bike but had the speed of a road bike. It was made of steel for that added bump absorption and ride quality, had powerful SRAM Rival 1 hydraulic disc brakes, a 1x drivetrain and beefy yet fast-rolling 700x50c tires. It had a wider bar with a 16-degree flare that made for more aggressive descending. The Sutra LTD came to reality in all of its dreamy glory and is an absolute riot on-road or off.

“The Kona Sutra LTD is a drop-bar bike “designed by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers.” As simple as that statement may sound, the result is one of the most versatile, category-shattering rigs in the mainstream bike market.”

– Logan Watts, Bikepacking.com

  • Frame Material: Kona Cromoly Butted
  • Fork: Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring
  • Wheels: WTB KOM Light i25 TCS 700c
  • Crankset: RaceFace Aeffect
  • Drivetrain: SRAM Rival 1 11spd
  • Brakes: SRAM Rival 1 160mm front / 160mm rear rotor
  • Seat Post: Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset
  • Cockpit: Kona Road Bar/Kona Road Stem Deluxe
  • Front Tire: WTB Venture TCS 700x50c
  • Rear tire: WTB Venture TCS 700x50c
  • Saddle: WTB SL8 Pro

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Material Kona Cromoly Butted
Sizes 46, 48.5, 52, 54, 56, 58
Rear Shock n/a
Fork Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring Fork
Crankarms RaceFace Aeffect
Chainrings 36t Narrow/Wide
B/B RaceFace 73mm
Pedals n/a
Chain SRAM PC1110
Cassette SRAM XG1150 10-42t 11spd
Chainguide n/a
F/D n/a
R/D SRAM Rival 1
Shifters SRAM Rival 1
Brake Calipers SRAM Rival 1 Flat mount
Front Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline 160mm
Rear Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline 160mm
Brake Levers SRAM Rival 1 HRD
Headset FSA TH848
Handlebar Kona Road
Stem Kona Road Deluxe
Seatpost Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Seat Clamp Kona Clamp
Grips Kona Cork Tape
Saddle WTB SL8 Pro
Front Hub Formula 100x12mm
Rear Hub Formula 142x12mm
Spokes Stainless Black 14g
Rims WTB KOM Light Team i25 TCS
Front Tire WTB Venture TCS 700x50c
Rear Tire WTB Venture TCS 700x50c
Paint Color Gloss Earth Grey w/ Grey & Mustard Decals
Extras n/a

All specifications are subject to change without notice

GEOMETRY mminches

  Size 46 48.5 52 54 56 58
1 ST Length 460 485 520 540 560 580
2 TT Length 527 540 553 569 585 603
3 Reach 374 380 385 386 390 395
4 Stack 549 558 568 598 618 640
5 Standover 755 775 795 820 840 860
6 HT Angle 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0
7 HT Length 95 105 115 147 168 191
8 ST Angle 74.5 74.0 73.5 73.0 72.5 72.0
9 CS Length 445 445 445 445 445 445
10 BB Drop 72 72 72 72 72 72
11 BB Height 293 293 293 293 293 293
12 Wheelbase 1031 1039 1047 1059 1070 1083
13 Front Center 596 604 613 624 635 648
14 Fork Length 415 415 415 415 415 415
15 Fork Offset 50 50 50 50 50 50
  Size 18.1 19.1 20.5 21.3 22.0 22.8
1 ST Length 18.1 19.1 20.5 21.3 22.0 22.8
2 TT Length 20.7 21.3 21.8 22.4 23.0 23.7
3 Reach 14.7 15.0 15.2 15.2 15.4 15.6
4 Stack 21.6 22.0 22.4 23.5 24.3 25.2
5 Standover 29.7 30.5 31.3 32.3 33.1 33.9
6 HT Angle 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0 71.0
7 HT Length 3.7 4.1 4.5 5.8 6.6 7.5
8 ST Angle 74.5 74.0 73.5 73.0 72.5 72.0
9 CS Length 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5
10 BB Drop 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8
11 BB Height 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5 11.5
12 Wheelbase 40.6 40.9 41.2 41.7 42.1 42.6
13 Front Center 23.5 23.8 24.1 24.6 25.0 25.5
14 Fork Length 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3 16.3
15 Fork Offset 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
KONA Geometry

SIZING + FIT

ROAD/CX/ASPHALT

Height/InchesHeight/MetricInseam/InchesInseam/MetricRoad/RoveLibreCX/SutraDews CoCo
4'10"-5'1"147-155 cm24”-27”61-69 cm46-48 cm46 cm46-48 cmN/AXS
5'0"-5'3"152-160 cm26"-29"66-74 cm48-50 cm46-49 cm48-50 cmSmallSmall
5'2"-5'7"157-170 cm27"-30"69-76 cm48-52 cm49-51 cm48-52 cmSmall, MediumSmall, Medium
5'6"-5'10"168-178 cm29"-31"74-79 cm52-54 cm51-54 cm52-54 cmMediumMedium
5'9"-6'0"175-183 cm30"-33"76-84 cm52-56 cm54-55 cm52-56 cmMedium, LargeMedium, Large
5'11"-6'2"180-188 cm32"-35"81-89 cm54-58 cm54-55 cm54-58 cmLarge, XLLarge
6'1"-6'5"185-196 cm33"-36"84-91 cm56-58 cm55 cm56-58 cmXLN/A

MTB/ALL MOUNTAIN/GRAVITY

Height/InchesHeight/MetricInseam/InchesInseam/Metric SPLICEMTB/XC Trail/FatAll Mountain/EnduroGravity/DH
4'10"-5'1"147-155 cm24”-27”61-69 cmSmallXSXSN/A
5'0"-5'3"152-160 cm26"-29"66-74 cmSmallSmallSmallN/A
5'2"-5'7"157-170 cm27"-30"69-76 cmSmall, MediumSmall, MediumSmall, MediumMedium
5'6"-5'10"168-178 cm29"-31"74-79 cmMediumMediumMediumMedium
5'9"-6'0"175-183 cm30"-33"76-84 cmMedium, LargeMedium, LargeMedium, LargeMedium, Large
5'11"-6'2"180-188 cm32"-35"81-89 cmLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XL
6'1"-6'5"185-196 cm33"-36"84-91 cmLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XL

FEATURES

KONA CROMOLY

Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability and supple-ride characteristics as steel. We’ve never strayed from cycling’s original material and have worked tirelessly to adapt, refine and innovate Kona Cromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve.

Models: Penthouse, Penthouse Flat, Sutra LTD, Sutra, Rove ST

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS

Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems.

Models: Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Big Honzo DL, 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, Explosif, Unit, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Tonk, Zone LTD, Sutra LTD

12x142mm AXLE

12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you’ll see the 12x148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12x142 thru-axle.

Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto Fast, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Zone LTD, PhD, Honzo Ti frame, Esatto Ti Disc Frame

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Register a new 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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