Kona Sutra SE 2022 Bike

The Sutra SE is the perfect bike for the rider that knows exactly what they want in a long-haul touring bike. The traditionalist in them wants a 3x drivetrain and bar-end shifters. They want steel because everyone knows that steel isn’t just the right way-it’s the only way. Get out your bike packing gear, plan your trip, and mount up. The Sutra SE is ready to take you across the city or across the continent with comfort and ease.

Features

Kona Chromoly

Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability and supple-ride characteristics as steel. We’ve never strayed from cycling’s original material and have worked tirelessly to adapt, refine and innovate Kona Chromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve.

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 tyres 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.

12 x 142mm Axle

12 x 142mm, 12 x 148 and 12 x 157 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 12 x 148 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 12 x 142 thru-axle.

Lifetime Warranty

Register a new Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.

Specifications

Frame and Forks

• Frame: Kona Chromoly Butted
• Forks: Kona Project Two Chromoly Disc Touring
• Headset: FSA TH848

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano Deore
• Chainrings: 26 / 36 / 48 Tooth
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano 73mm
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore SGS
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
• Freewheel: Shimano Deore 11-36 Tooth 10 Speed
• Chain: Shimano Deore

Braking / Shifting

• Shifters: MicroShift
• Brakes: TRP Spyre C Flat Mount
• Front Rotor: TRP Spyre C 160mm
• Rear Rotor: TRP Spyre C 160mm
• Brake Levers: Tektro RRL-A

Wheels

• Rims: WTB ST I23 TCS 2.0
• Front Hub: Formula 100 x 12mm
• Rear Hub: Formula 142 x 12mm
• Spokes: Stainless Black 14 Gauge
• Front Tyre: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700 x 40c
• Rear Tyre: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700 x 40c

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Kona Road
• Grips: Kona Cork Tape
• Stem: Kona Road
• Seatpost: Kona Deluxe Thumb with Offset 27.2mm
• Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
• Saddle: Brooks B17 Leather

Extras

• Includes: Fenders with Mudflaps, Pannier Rack