Kona Unit
Details
The Unit has garnered a cult following among serious bikepackers. The love for fully-rigid steel is real. Still made with Reynolds chromoly, the 2020 Unit is getting a facelift and a shiny new set of 29" boost wheels with thru-axles to help conquer rougher terrain. We’ve spec’d the Unit as a single-speed, but its full-length freehub body allows for gears, and the dropout has a derailleur hanger, should you want to modify your setup. Updated geometry provides better handling and a more comfortable ride, so you can get lost on those backwoods adventures!
- Reynolds 520 Butted chromoly frame
- Kona Plus rigid fork
- Single speed drivetrain
- WTB ST i30 TCS 29" rims w/WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6" tires
- Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes
Wider than standard yet narrower than fat, plus-size rims and tires hit the sweet spot in grip, stability, and speed, giving you more confidence on technical terrain. Compared to a standard tire you’ll feel grip in places you wouldn’t expect thanks to a bigger contact patch and greater rollover clearance. More air volume allows lower tire pressures which softens bumps and increases float on sand or snow. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, the benefits of plus-size tires and rims will amplify your mountain biking fun.
Specs
| Frame | Reynolds 520 Butted chromoly |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Plus Fork |
| Headset | TH ZST No.10 |
| Axles |
Front: 15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle Rear: 12 x 148mm Boost thru-axle |
| Rims/Wheels | WTB ST i30 TCS |
| Hubs | Formula |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Tires | WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6" |
| Crankset | FSA Comet Modular |
| Chainrings | 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo 73mm |
| Chain | KMC Z1 Narrow |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Joytech 18T |
| Handlebars | Kona XC/BC Riser |
| Tape/Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC |
| Brakes | Tektro HDM275 w/Tektro 180mm front / 160mm rear rotors |
| Pedals | Kona JS2 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport (Sport 250 size S) |
| Seat Post | Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
