Long-Haul Comfort Meets Rugged Steel Durability

The Kona Sutra SE is a dedicated steel touring rig engineered for cyclists who measure their rides in days, weeks, and mountain passes rather than hours. Built around a classic Kona Cromoly steel frame, it naturally soaks up road chatter and high-frequency vibrations to keep loaded adventures smooth, stable, and fatigue-free. Infused with Pacific Northwest mountain bike heritage, the Sutra SE delivers rock-solid handling and dependable strength whether you are rolling over smooth asphalt, grinding up gravel switchbacks, or pushing through foul weather. Pack your panniers, pick a direction on the map, and enjoy the adventure from start to finish.

The Best Bits

  • Kona Cromoly Steel Frame: Legendary steel compliance naturally absorbs road buzz, delivering an exceptionally smooth, forgiving ride even when loaded down with heavy touring gear
  • Expedition-Proven Stability: Mountain bike DNA and an extended, balanced wheelbase ensure steady, predictable steering through high-speed descents and loose dirt
  • Built for Heavy Cargo: Purpose-engineered frame stiffness handles front and rear racks, panniers, and bikepacking bags without unpredictable frame flex or speed wobbles
  • All-Weather Reliability: Tough, simple, and burly components are chosen specifically for easy field maintenance and dependable performance in remote locations
  • Endurance-Focused Comfort: Relaxed cockpit ergonomics keep your neck, wrists, and back feeling comfortable through multi-day itineraries and dawn-to-dusk saddle sessions

Kona

Sutra SE

$1,899.00

Size Guide

Height/Inches Height/Metric Inseam/Inches Inseam/Metric MTB/XC Trail/Fat All Mountain/Enduro Splice
4'10"-5'1" 147-155cm 24”-27” 61-69cm XS XS Small
5'0"-5'3" 152-160cm 26"-29" 66-74cm Small Small Small
5'2"-5'7" 157-170cm 27"-30" 69-76cm Small, Medium Small, Medium Small, Medium
5'6"-5'10" 168-178cm 29"-31" 74-79cm Medium Medium Medium
5'9"-6'0" 175-183cm 30"-33" 76-84cm Medium, Large Medium, Large Medium, Large
5'11"-6'2" 180-188cm 32"-35" 81-89cm Large, XL Large, XL Large, XL
6'1"-6'5" 185-196cm 33"-36" 84-91cm Large, XL Large, XL Large, XL
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SKU: B36SUBLMSFA48

Long-Haul Comfort Meets Rugged Steel Durability

The Kona Sutra SE is a dedicated steel touring rig engineered for cyclists who measure their rides in days, weeks, and mountain passes rather than hours. Built around a classic Kona Cromoly steel frame, it naturally soaks up road chatter and high-frequency vibrations to keep loaded adventures smooth, stable, and fatigue-free. Infused with Pacific Northwest mountain bike heritage, the Sutra SE delivers rock-solid handling and dependable strength whether you are rolling over smooth asphalt, grinding up gravel switchbacks, or pushing through foul weather. Pack your panniers, pick a direction on the map, and enjoy the adventure from start to finish.

The Best Bits

  • Kona Cromoly Steel Frame: Legendary steel compliance naturally absorbs road buzz, delivering an exceptionally smooth, forgiving ride even when loaded down with heavy touring gear
  • Expedition-Proven Stability: Mountain bike DNA and an extended, balanced wheelbase ensure steady, predictable steering through high-speed descents and loose dirt
  • Built for Heavy Cargo: Purpose-engineered frame stiffness handles front and rear racks, panniers, and bikepacking bags without unpredictable frame flex or speed wobbles
  • All-Weather Reliability: Tough, simple, and burly components are chosen specifically for easy field maintenance and dependable performance in remote locations
  • Endurance-Focused Comfort: Relaxed cockpit ergonomics keep your neck, wrists, and back feeling comfortable through multi-day itineraries and dawn-to-dusk saddle sessions
SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

  • Frame: Kona Cromoly Butted
  • Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
  • Rear Shock: n/a
  • Fork: Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring
  • Crankset: Prowheel 30/46t (48–50: 165mm / 52: 170mm / 54–56: 172.5mm / 58: 175mm)
  • Bottom Bracket: Prowheel BSA 68
  • Pedals: n/a
  • Chain: KMC X10
  • Cassette: Microshift Sword 11-38t 10spd
  • Chainguide: n/a
  • Front Derailleur: Microshift Sword
  • Rear Derailleur: Microshift Sword
  • Shifters: Microshift Sword
  • Brake Calipers: TRP Spyre Mechanical
  • Front Brake Rotor: TRP 180mm 6B
  • Rear Brake Rotor: TRP 180mm 6B
  • Brake Levers: Microshift Sword
  • Headset: FSA NO.1/NO.10 EC44/ZS56
  • Handlebar: Kona Gravel Dropbar 31.8mm (Width: 48: 42cm / 50–52: 44cm / 54: 46cm / 56–58: 48cm)
  • Stem: Kona 31.8mm / Rise 6º (Length: 48–52: 60mm / 54–56: 70mm / 58: 80mm)
  • Seatpost: Kona w/Offset 27.2mm (48–52: 350mm / 54–58: 375mm)
  • Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp 31.8mm
  • Grips: Kona Cork Tape
  • Saddle: Kona Gravel
  • Front Hub: Formula 12x100mm
  • Rear Hub: Formula 12x142mm HG
  • Spokes: Stainless 2.0mm Black
  • Rims: WTB i25
  • Front Tire: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c
  • Rear Tire: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c
  • Paint Color: Gloss Prism Dragonfly w/ Putty Decals
  • Extras: Fenders w/ Mudflaps / Tubus Tara Big Apple Front Rack
Please Note: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Manufacturers occasionaly make updates to components, specifications, and finishes, meaning the actual bike you receive may vary slightly from the photos. However, any substituted parts will always be of like or better quality. If you have any questions about specific components, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team so we can get you the most up-to-date info on our current stock.
GEOMETRY

GEOMETRY

  Size 48 50 52 54 56 58
1 ST Length 480 500 520 540 560 580
2 TT Length 523 538 555 571 588 605
3 Reach 375 380 385 390 395 400
4 Stack 551 570 591 610 632 651
5 Standover 752 770 794 817 835 854
6 HT Angle 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5
7 HT Length 105 125 150 170 195 215
8 ST Angle 75.0 74.5 74.0 73.5 73.0 72.5
9 CS Length 445 445 445 445 445 445
10 BB Drop 74 74 72 72 70 70
11 BB Height 281 281 283 283 285 285
12 Wheelbase 1036 1047 1061 1073 1086 1098
13 Front Center 602 613 626 638 651 662
14 Fork Length 415 415 415 415 415 415
15 Fork Offset 50 50 50 50 50 50