New for 2012, Kona's first 29er carbon fiber hardtail takes everything we've learned in seven years of designing and building trail-inspired, race-winning 29er mountain bikes. Using a proprietary carbon fiber weave that's designed to be both tough and quick, the mastered geometry of the King Kahuna features short chainstays, a low bottom bracket, a stiff 142x12 rear axle, and a spec package that's all race, all speed, all King.
- RockShox Reba RL 29er Tapered w/ 15mm thru-axle
- Avid Elixir 5 brakes
- Easton XC 29er wheelset
- SRAM X9 10-speed drivetrain
- Kona Carbon Race
- Sloping Toptube
- Compact Rear Triangle
- Internal Headset
- Tapered Headtube
- Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
| Frame Material | Kona Carbon MTB |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 19", 20", 22" |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Fork | Rock Shox Reba RL 15mm TA 100mm |
| Crankarms | SRAM X7 |
| Chainrings | 39/26 |
| B/B | SRAM X7 |
| Pedals | Shimano M520 Clipless |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 |
| Freewheel | SRAM PG 1030 12-36 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.57E |
| Handlebar | Kona Energy Deluxe |
| 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 | Carbon/Grey/Blue |
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 | 26.1 | 43 | 19.9 | 1.9 | 12 | 30.6 | 3.9 | 73mm | 34.9mm | 23.9 | 15.6 |
| inches | 18 | 23.5 | 74° | 70° | 17.3 | 26.6 | 43.5 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 44.2 | 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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