New to the lineup for 2022 is the Kahuna DL! This gorgeous aluminum frame features smooth welds for an ultra-clean look. We took everything people loved about the Kahuna and made it even nicer with a deluxe set of components to give you an ultra-smooth ride on 29” wheels with Boost spacing front and rear. The Kahuna DL is an excellent choice for riders wanting to dive deeper into singletrack riding with a bike that leaves nothing to be desired and can hold its own across a wide variety of terrain.
SPECIFICATIONS
| FRAME MATERIAL | Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted |
| SIZES | S, M, L, XL |
| REAR SHOCK | n/a |
| FORK | RockShox Sid SL Select DebonAir 100mm Tapered 110mm Spacing |
| CRANKARMS | Shimano Deore 12spd |
| CHAINRINGS | 32t |
| B/B | Shimano 73mm |
| PEDALS | Kona JS2 |
| CHAIN | Shimano Deore 12spd |
| FREEWHEEL | Shimano Deore 10-51t 12spd |
| CHAINGUIDE | n/a |
| F/D | n/a |
| R/D | Shimano XT 12 spd |
| SHIFTERS | Shimano SLX 12 spd |
| BRAKE CALIPERS | Shimano SLX Hydraulic |
| FRONT BRAKE ROTOR | Shimano RT54 180mm (centerlock) |
| REABRAKEROTOR | Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock) |
| BRAKE LEVERS | Shimano SLX Hydraulic |
| HEADSET | FSA No.57B |
| HANDLEBAR | Kona XC/BC Riser |
| STEM | Kona XC |
| SEATPOST | Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm |
| SEAT CLAMP | Kona QR |
| GRIPS | Kona Key Grip |
| SADDLE | WTB Volt |
| FRONT HUB | Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) |
| REAR HUB | Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) |
| SPOKES | Stainless Black 14g |
| RIMS | WTB ST i27 TCS 2.0 |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 29x2.25" |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 29x2.25" |
| PAINT COLOR | Gloss Metallic Mauve w/ Gloss Powder Blue Decals |
GEOMETRY mm inches
| SIZE | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST LENGTH | 370 | 420 | 470 | 530 |
| 2 | TT LENGTH | 576 | 604 | 631 | 669 |
| 3 | REACH | 415 | 440 | 465 | 500 |
| 4 | STACK | 602 | 611 | 620 | 629 |
| 5 | STANDOVER | 727 | 733 | 738 | 760 |
| 6 | HT ANGLE | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| 7 | HT LENGTH | 95 | 105 | 115 | 125 |
| 8 | ST ANGLE | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| 9 | CS LENGTH | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| 10 | BB DROP | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| 11 | BB HEIGHT | 315 | 315 | 315 | 315 |
| 12 | WHEELBASE | 1135 | 1164 | 1192 | 1231 |
| 13 | FRONT CENTER | 691 | 720 | 749 | 787 |
| 14 | FORK LENGTH | 506 | 506 | 506 | 506 |
| 15 | FORK OFFSET | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
FEATURES
KONA 6061 ALUMINUM
Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so we can fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.
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.
TAPERED HEAD TUBE
More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.
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.
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.