Unit X

For those who love the idea of the Unit’s versatility but want something a bit more capable of climbing, we offer the Unit X. Sharing a Reynolds 520 Cromoly frame with the Unit, the Unit X brings a SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and Level T brakes for powerful stopping. The 2020 Unit has a fresh new set of 29” WTB boost thru-axle wheels and can accept a 29x2.6” tire. We’re confident these upgrades make the Unit X the perfect bike for any type of terrain.

“Despite Kona’s portrayal of the bike as perhaps being more of an adventure bike, it feels a little more like its Unit namesake: a bike that defies pigeonholing and which can be many things to different riders.”

– Chipps, Singletrack.com

  • Frame Material: Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
  • Fork: Kona Plus Fork
  • Wheels: WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS 29”
  • Crankset: SRAM SX Eagle
  • Drivetrain: SRAM SX Eagle 12spd
  • Brakes: SRAM Level T with 180mm front / 160mm rear rotor
  • Seat Post: Kona Thumb w/Offset
  • Cockpit: Kona XC/BC Riser Bar/Kona XC/BC Stem with Kona Lock-on Key Grip
  • Front Tire: WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6”
  • Rear tire: WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6”
  • Saddle: WTB Volt Sport

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Material Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Rear Shock n/a
Fork Kona Plus Fork 110mm spacing
Crankarms SRAM SX-Eagle
Chainrings 32t X-Sync Eagle
B/B SRAM Power Spline 73mm
Pedals Kona JS2
Chain SRAM SX-Eagle
Cassette SRAM SX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd
Chainguide n/a
F/D n/a
R/D SRAM SX-Eagle
Shifters SRAM SX-Eagle
Brake Calipers SRAM Level T
Front Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline 180mm
Rear Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline 160mm
Brake Levers SRAM Level T
Headset TH ZST No.10
Handlebar Kona XC/BC Riser
Stem Kona XC/BC
Seatpost Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Kona Clamp
Grips Kona Key Grip
Saddle WTB Volt Sport (Sport 250 size S)
Front Hub Formula 110x15mm
Rear Hub Formula 148x12mm
Spokes Stainless Black 14g
Rims WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS
Front Tire WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"
Rear Tire WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"
Paint Color Gloss Champagne w/ Black & Dark Silver Decals
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 582 610 637 675
3 Reach 425 450 475 510
4 Stack 588 597 606 615
5 Standover 695 731 768 810
6 HT Angle 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0
7 HT Length 110 120 130 140
8 ST Angle 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0
9 CS Length 430 430 430 430
10 BB Drop 65 65 65 65
11 BB Height 310 310 310 310
12 Wheelbase 1115 1144 1173 1211
13 Front Center 693 722 750 789
14 Fork Length 470 470 470 470
15 Fork Offset 50 50 50 50
  Size S M L XL
1 ST Length 14.6 16.5 18.5 20.9
2 TT Length 22.9 24.0 25.1 26.6
3 Reach 16.7 17.7 18.7 20.1
4 Stack 23.1 23.5 23.9 24.2
5 Standover 27.4 28.8 30.2 31.9
6 HT Angle 68.0 68.0 68.0 68.0
7 HT Length 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
8 ST Angle 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0
9 CS Length 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9
10 BB Drop 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
11 BB Height 12.2 12.2 12.2 12.2
12 Wheelbase 43.9 45.0 46.2 47.7
13 Front Center 27.3 28.4 29.5 31.1
14 Fork Length 18.5 18.5 18.5 18.5
15 Fork Offset 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

REYNOLDS 520 CROMOLY

Reynolds 520 tubes are mandrel-butted for accurate profiles and available in a wide range of shapes. Weight savings from butting provides competitively priced, light framesets that are noticeably compliant on the road or the trail, and are guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Models: Explosif, Tonk, Paddy Wagon Drop, Paddy Wagon Stubby, Paddy Wagon TT, Paddy Wagon 3

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

44mm HEAD TUBE

44mm headtubes are a versatile spec which works with both straight and tapered steerers by switching out the lower headset cup. The stock configuration is internal and is for 1 1/8” steerer. Switching to an external lower cup allows for the use of a tapered 1.5” steerer. The best of both worlds.

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

12x148mm 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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