Built using new superlight Scandium 6069 tubing and a stiff 142x12 rear axle, the Big Kahuna is designed to take on everything from technical singletrack to speedy XC racecourses. Light but durable, fast but fairly priced, the Big Kahuna is years of a deep-seated commitment to racing and testing 29er bikes. The result? One of the sweetest-riding, big-wheeled hardtail mountain bikes in creation. At least that's what we think our Hawaiian shaman friends are saying.
- RockShox Reba RL 15mm TA
- Avid Elixir 5 brakes
- Easton XC 29er wheelset
- SRAM X7/X9 10-speed drivetrain
- Kona Scandium 6069
- Sloping Toptube
- Compact Rear Triangle
- Internal Headset
- Tapered Headtube
- Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
| Frame Material | Kona Scandium 69 Butted Aluminum |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 19", 20", 22" |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 15mm TA |
| Crankarms | SRAM X7 |
| Chainrings | 39/26 |
| B/B | SRAM X7 |
| Pedals | Shimano M520 Clipless |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 |
| Freewheel | SRAM PG-1030 11-36 10 spd |
| F/D | SRAM X7 |
| R/D | SRAM X9 SGS |
| Shifters | SRAM X7 |
| Brake Calipers | Avid Elixir 5 |
| Front Brake Rotor | Avid HS1 180mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | Avid HS1 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Avid Elixir 5 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Handlebar | Kona Deluxe Energy Bar |
| Stem | Kona XC/Road |
| Seatpost | Kona Double Clamp w/offset |
| Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
| Grips | Kona Race Light LOG |
| Saddle | WTB Valcon Comp |
| Front Hub | Easton XC 29er Wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Easton XC 29er Wheelset (142x12mm) |
| Spokes | Easton XC 29er Wheelset |
| Rims | Easton XC 29er Wheelset |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2 Kevlar |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2 Kevlar |
| Paint Color | Grey/Black |
Geometry
| UNITS | SIZE | TTH | STA | HTA | RC | FC | WB | FL | OF | BBH | SO | HT | BBS | FD | STACK | REACH |
| inches | 16 | 22.5 | 74° | 68.5° | 17.3 | 26.2 | 43.3 | 19.9 | 1.9 | 12 | 30.7 | 4.3 | 73mm | 34.9mm | 24.3 | 15.5 |
| Inches | 18 | 23.5 | 74° | 70° | 17.3 | 26.6 | 43.8 | 19.9 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 32.1 | 4.7 | 73mm | 34.9mm | 24.8 | 16.3 |
| Inches | 19 | 24 | 73° | 70° | 17.3 | 26.7 | 43.8 | 19.9 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 32.7 | 5.1 | 73mm | 34.9mm | 25.1 | 16.3 |
| inches | 20 | 24.5 | 73° | 71° | 17.3 | 26.8 | 43.9 | 19.9 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 33.4 | 5.5 | 73mm | 34.9mm | 25.7 | 16.6 |
| inches | 22 | 25.5 | 73° | 72° | 17.3 | 27.4 | 44.5 | 19.9 | 1.9 | 12.2 | 34.8 | 6.3 | 73mm | 34.9mm | 26.6 | 17.4 |
LEGEND
TTH = Top Tube Length
STA = Seat Tube Angle
HTA = Head Tube Angle
RC = Chainstay Length
FC = Front To Center
WB = Wheelbase
FL = Fork Length
OF = Fork Offset
BBH = Bottom Bracket Height
SO = Standover
HT = Head Tube Length
BBS = Bottom Bracket Size
FD = Front Derailleur Clamp Size
Note: All Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice
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