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Kona Sutra LTD - 2023

Kona Sutra LTD
$2,699.00
Color:
Matte Turismo Olive w/ Charcoal Decals
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Details

The Sutra LTD is one of those bikes that just changes everything. You thought you were a mountain biker, but you find yourself sneaking off on adventures and enjoying the drop bars on the LTD. You thought you were a roadie but find yourself absolutely destroying singletrack when no one else is looking and suddenly it's all you wanna do! That's the best part about the Sutra LTD—it broke the mold of what a bike has to be. It's got bigger tires, burlier construction, and enough mounts to hold a horse. But who needs a horse when this is your horse?

Our Bikes

At JRABS we do things differently from the other stores.  The first thing that you may notice when entering our store is that we don't stock very many bikes.  There's a number of reasons why, but mainly because we are mostly a service-oriented shop.  Most shops have a huge showroom and a tiny workshop.  We prefer a larger workshop.  Also, when you look at the number of brands we sell (All-City, Bianchi, Cinelli, Wilier-Triestina, Jamis, Kona, Surly and more), it would be impossible to stock all the resulting models in all of their colors and sizes (thousands!). So, we prefer personalizing your new bike to YOU, rather than steering you toward a bike that we happen to have in stock. 

30-Day Test Ride!*

You have a month to fall in love with your new bike!

We realize that you want to test ride your new bike, which is why we offer a 30-Day Test Ride.  We work with you to find the perfect bike that meets your wants, needs, fit, style, and budget.  After leaving with your new bike, you'll have 30 days to ride it in the real world -- not merely in a parking lot.  Take your bike home and ride it around the block, or do a century!  We think this is the only way to know truly whether your new bike is perfect for you.

 The best assembly!

At JRABS, our bicycle assembly process is the most comprehensive in the industry.  I can guarantee you that the bicycle that you purchase from me will last longer, ride smoother, be more efficient, and cost you less in the long run.  Here's why:

"Grease failure could come at any time. Factory original greases are often of the lowest quality and applied in very limited or erratic quantities. Frames are often inadequately cleaned at the factory, so bottom bracket and headset grease often has been contaminated with abrasive particles even before the bike has been ridden. For these reasons it is difficult to project the normal calendar time or elapsed miles that should occur between bearing overhauls. As a rule of thumb, 2,000-3,000 miles or two to three years of generally fair-weather riding should make a bike ready for an overhaul. The best method to determine whether grease has become due for replacement is inspection." -  John Barnett, Barnett's Manual DX

Bikes are shipped to bike shops in the same manner, no matter the brand.  What the bike shop does from there will make a huge difference in the bike's performance and longevity.  Here are the approximate times to assemble a new adult bicycle:

  • Mass merchant: 15 mins
  • Chain sports store: 20 mins
  • National chain bicycle store: 25mins
  • Local chain bicycle store: 30 mins
  • Independent bicycle shop: 45 mins
  • JRABS: 2-3 hours

When shopping for your new bike, ask them if they:

  • Opened up the hubs and injected better than factory grease (applies to loose ball bearing hubs).
  • For disc brake bikes: Did the brake pad bed-in proceedure
  • Pulled the rear wheel off, lubricated the freewheel threads or cassette splines and used a torque wrench to re-install.
  • Stressed the spokes then re-tensioned, re-trued the wheels
  • Lubricated the cables
  • Test rode your bike and then re-checked everything

We do all of this and and much more!  Buying your bike at a chain store?  Not a chance.  Here it's just two of us - Ethan and Travis.  We're they guys that will sell you your bike, build it, and service it (not handing it off to some mechanic you never meet).  We are here to make sure that you get the best bike for you!

*Bicycle must be returned in sell-able condition. Wear and tear and replacement of components and/or repairs will be deducted.

bike frame with labeled dimensions
Bike Sizes:
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A. Reach 380mm 385mm 390mm 395mm 400mm 405mm
B. Stack 568mm 578mm 592mm 609mm 627mm 660mm
C. Standover 735mm 739mm 773mm 781mm 827mm 851mm
D. Effective Top Tube 532mm 545mm 560mm 575mm 592mm 613mm
E. Head Tube Angle 69.5° 69.5° 69.5° 69.5° 69.5° 69.5°
F. Head Tube Length 115mm 125mm 140mm 160mm 180mm 215mm
G. Seat Tube Angle 75° 74.5° 74° 73.5° 73° 72.5°
H. Seat Tube Length 410mm 410mm 455mm 455mm 500mm 535mm
I. Bottom Bracket Height 301mm 301mm 301mm 303mm 303mm 303mm
J. Bottom Bracket Drop 74mm 74mm 74mm 72mm 72mm 72mm
K. Fork Rake/Offset 55mm 55mm 55mm 55mm 55mm 55mm
M. Wheelbase 1062mm 1071mm 1081mm 1094mm 1106mm 1123mm
N. Front to Center 628mm 636mm 647mm 658mm 670mm 688mm
O. Chainstay Length 445mm 445mm 445mm 445mm 445mm 445mm
Fork Length 430mm 430mm 430mm 430mm 430mm 430mm
Sizes:
SizeHeight (in)Height (cm)Inseam (in)Inseam (cm)
48cm 4'10"-5'1" 147-155cm 24"-27" 61-69cm
48-50cm 5'0"-5'3" 152-160cm 26"-29" 66-74cm
48-52cm 5'2"-5'7" 157-170cm 27"-30" 69-76cm
52-54cm 5'6"-5'10" 168-178cm 29"-31" 74-79cm
54-56cm 5'9"-6'0" 175-183cm 30"-33" 76-84cm
54-58cm 5'11"-6'2" 180-188cm 32"-35" 81-89cm
56-58cm 6'1"-6'5" 185-196cm 33"-36" 84-91cm

Specs

Frame Kona Cromoly Butted
Fork Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring fork
Rims WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0
Hubs Front: Formula 100x12mm
Rear: Formula 142x12mm
Spokes Stainless Black 14g
Tires Maxxis Recon Race EXO TR 29 x 2.25"
Bottom Bracket SRAM GXP 73mm
Crankset SRAM NX
Chainrings 36t X-Sync
Shifters SRAM Rival 1 w/Integrated Dropper Lever
Rear Derailleur SRAM Rival 1
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
Chain SRAM PC1110
Brakes SRAM Rival 1 Flat mount
Rotors SRAM Centerline 180mm
Brake Levers SRAM Rival 1
Handlebars Kona Road
Tape/Grips Kona Cork Tape
Stem Kona Road Deluxe
Headset FSA No.1/No.10
Seatpost TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm
Saddle WTB Volt
Pedals Sold separately

* Subject to change without notice.

Videos

Mountain Bike Tire Installation on Stan's Tubeless Wheels - Stan's NOTUBES

Part Numbers

Option MPN Store SKU
Matte Turismo Olive w/ Charcoal Decals / 50cm B36SUL50 210000087471
Matte Turismo Olive w/ Charcoal Decals / 52cm B36SUL52 210000087472
Matte Turismo Olive w/ Charcoal Decals / 54cm B36SUL54 210000087473
Matte Turismo Olive w/ Charcoal Decals / 56cm B36SUL56 210000087474
Matte Turismo Olive w/ Charcoal Decals / 58cm B36SUL58 210000087475