This bikepacking monster is both a great entry into bikepacking or a do-it-all mountain machine. From singletrack slayer to loaded tourer, Kona's cromoly steel frame and huge tyres make it a comfortable and gripping experience.
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Looking for a do-it-all bikepacking bike? What about a bike that can roll over gravel with ease and shred down a mountain? What about a bike that can turn a single speed commuter? The Kona Unit X might be for you!

This incredibly versatile mountain bike features

  • Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain
  • Shimano MT410 Hydraulic brakes
  • 29 x 2.6" tyres - massive clearance
  • Suspension corrected frame
  • Sliding dropouts - run the bike single speed if you want!
  • Rigid fork
  • Reynolds 520 Butted Chromoly tubing
  • Fork and top-tube feed bag mounts

The 2023 model comes in a new matte red colour and is in stock end of October 2022 (ETA), call us or sign up here for a testride.

FrameReynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
SizesS, M, L, XL
ForkKona Plus Fork 110mm spacing
CrankarmsProwheel 12spd
Chainring50T
Bottom BracketProwheel 73mm
PedalsN/A
ChainShimano Deore 12spd
CassetteShimano Deore 10-51t 12spd
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore
BrakesShimano MT410 Hydraulic )
Brake RotorsFRONT: Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock) REAR: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock)
HeadsetTH ZST No.10
HandlebarKona XC/BC Riser & Kona Key Grip
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
SaddleWTB Volt
WheelsFRONT HUB Formula 110x15mm (centerlock) REAR HUB Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) SPOKES:Stainless Black 14g RIMS: WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS
TyresMaxxis Rekon TR 29x2.6" or WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"
  • Compatible with rear racks
 SIZE (mm)SMLXL
1ST LENGTH370420470530
2TT LENGTH582610637675
3REACH425450475510
4STACK588597606615
5STANDOVER695731768810
6HT ANGLE68.068.068.068.0
7HT LENGTH110120130140
8ST ANGLE75.075.075.075.0
9CS LENGTH430430430430
10BB DROP65656565
11BB HEIGHT310310310310
12WHEELBASE1115114411731211
13FRONT CENTER693722750789
14FORK LENGTH470470470470
15FORK OFFSET50505050

 

Register within 3 months of purchase to increase warranty from 3 years to lifetime of the original owner (with exception of carbon frames). You can register your new Kona here