STEEL HARDTAIL BEASTS PERFECT FOR BIKE PACKING

The Unit and Unit X may just be the ultimate utilitarian bikes, but it would be rude of us to try to put them in any one box. They are mountain bikes. And they are gravel bikes, touring bikes, bike packing bikes, and all-around burly beasts of burden ready to take you anywhere. Start with the steel-is-still-real ride feel of Reynolds cromoly, then decide whether to keep it even more real with a single speed Unit, or cave in to creature comforts with the 12-speed Unit X.

The Unit X has become a cult favorite among die-hard Kona fans. Maybe it’s the Cromoly frame. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s a bikepacking monster, or its well-geared 12-speed drivetrain, or modular dropouts which give you the ability to run it as a single speed if that’s your thing. Maybe it’s because the rigid fork makes it that much more of a classic. We may never know why the Unit X is such a popular bike, but we can only guess it’s because it is one of the most practical machines in our lineup.

“The Unit X is a perfect gateway drug for new riders to experience all types of riding.” - Adventure Cycling

Specs.

Frame Material; Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Sizes; S, M, L, XL
Rear Shock; n/a
Fork; Kona Plus Fork 110mm spacing
Crankarms; Shimano Deore 12spd
Chainrings; 32t
B/B; Shimano 73mm
Pedals; n/a
Chain; Shimano Deore 12spd
Cassette; Shimano Deore 10-51t 12spd
Chainguide; n/a
F/D; n/a
R/D; Shimano Deore
Shifters; Shimano Deore 12spd
Brake Calipers; Shimano MT410 Hydraulic
Front Brake Rotor; Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock)
Rear Brake Rotor; Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock)
Brake Levers; Shimano MT410 Hydraulic
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
Front Hub; Formula 110x15mm (centerlock)
Rear Hub; Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock)
Spokes; Stainless Black 14g
Rims; WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS
Front Tire; Maxxis Rekon TR 29x2.6" or WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"
Rear Tire; Maxxis Rekon TR 29x2.6" or WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"
Paint Color; Gloss Metallic Gold w/ Black & Concrete Decals
All specifications are subject to change without notice.