Kona Sutra sizing
01-02-20, 03:50 AM
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Kona Sutra sizing
Does anyone know why the Kona Sutra frame range stops at 58cm?
58cm is my normal road bike size as a 6 foot tall 34 inseam rider but I'm wondering if the bike would actually be too big for me given this is the largest frame they supply?
58cm is my normal road bike size as a 6 foot tall 34 inseam rider but I'm wondering if the bike would actually be too big for me given this is the largest frame they supply?
01-02-20, 06:54 AM
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I work at a bike shop and we carry Kona. I am also the only one between both shops that tour. I am 6'-1" and I have tried both a 56&58. I found the 56 to be more comfortable. But saying that I have a LHT because I want 26" wheels.
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01-02-20, 04:04 PM
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I would suggest taking into account allowing for a more laid back riding position, so more conservative with seat to bars distance, toptube length. Stem length changes within reason are generally not an issue.
Take into account different handle bar shapes, some are longer, more reach than others by a lot.
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I am 6'-4" and have the 58 cm frame on a 2018 Sutra and it fits me perfect. I also have a Trek Madone in a 60 CM frame that is essentially the identical frame size.
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Look at stack and reach measurements. Find out the measurements of your current bike(s) and then compare to the Kona's geometry. Also, Kona has general height ranges on their website so thats a simple place to start if you have no idea what the geometry of your bike is and dont know how to measure. https://www.konaworld.com/sutra.cfm
