Kona Sutra 2022

A short, glowing review of the Kona Sutra 2022

[rah]

You are right its a awesome bike.
Just bought the kona sutra se, touring version, with trippel chainring 3x10 and friction shifters.
Super comfy to ride, and built like a tank.

Love the look of the bike with the mix of retro and modern components on it also.
Will use it for commuting to work, mixed surface riding and bike touring.
Did bikepacking with my full suspension bike last summer, it was a nice trip, but to slow to ride on asphalt.
Did not get all my camping gear with me on that bike either, with the kona sutra I have more room to bring stuff with me.
Almost as fast to ride as my road bike, and way stronger to carry weight on without the fear of anything breaking on it.
Can't wait to ride the norwegian fjords with it this summer, will be awesome.
Enjoy your bike, cheers from norway!

[ryanoneill]

I bought the same bike a couple of weeks ago and it’s a great bike so comfortable I love the hoods and bar tape and the brooks saddle is a joy

[jonassvartveden]

It's funny how this model has virtually nothing on Youtube :) Thanks for the video.

[marks]

Thank you for the excellent review Bob! I'm 5' & 8.5" with a 32" inseam but have a short torso. I'm trying to decide between a 52 or 54cm frame on a Kona Sutra. I see where the Kona Sutra SE model comes with the triple chainring and the bar end shifters.

[De_Cero_a_Islandia]

Hi, nice video!, I had a problem with my front tire which blew out a few days ago, I wonder what pressure you set on your tires and approximately what weight it carries?

[markbarkhouse]

I’ve been waiting for a review of the 2022 sutra. Thanks for the close up. I have a 2016 sutra but want an upgrade to a 2022

[pavelg]

Great review! I am waiting for the same bike, also in 56 (pre-ordered). They run big, so I was a bit worried 56 is a tad too large for me at 6 feet. What's your inseam, if you don't mind?

[smokeycanuck]

Great review. My only gripe for Kona is for the price I think a rear rack should have come stock with the front.

[gratefultube]

Correction -- cluster range is 11 to 36

[DzBikeman]

are the wheels 700C or 28" ? it looks gorgeous and im willing to get myself one here in europe.and whats the wheel clearance if its 28" is there enough space for a bigger wheels ? thank you sir for the video

[richardfuhrman]

Great video! I just bought a 2022 Sutra. I was on the fence between a 54cm and 52cm. I’m 5’9” also. 32+” inseam. I went with the 54. I was surprised to see you went with the 56 at 5’ 9”. What is your inseam? I have about an inch of strand over height on the 54. I felt cramped on the 52. Thanks.

[mariopinucci]

Hi. I am having some trouble with brakes. It semms that they are not working properly. After a while yhe brake is very poor. Anyone with the same problem?

[manalivealiveo]

Hi - thanks for review- have same bike (56") and am similar height. Was wondering did you consider stem extender for more upright position?

[gratefultube]

I try to be careful about not pinching a portion of the tube that isn't seated properly inside the rim. I use 85 lbs per square inch. Not sure what that converts to in European measurement. Normally the bike weighs about 30 pounds. This past summer I rode 175 miles in three days with about 60 pounds weight. No flats!

[stevemullin]

I’m looking at that bike in a size 58 to do touring on. Currently ride a recumbent trike and tow a burley trailer. My trike has 13 gear inches for climbing…22-32-44 and a 11-42 8 speed cassette and a 26” rear wheel with Tannus airless tires.

[jeffgarrett]

Bob, Great video. I’m considering this bike, but concerned about sizing. You said you are 5’9” and comfortable on this 56 cm frame. The standover height on it is 32.9 Inches.
I’m 5’10” with 32” inseam (measured to floor) . My local dealer doesn’t have a Sutra for me to try, so he suggested I try a 56cm Kona Rove model, which he said has similar geometry. I found it possible….but just. I wish I could get my hand on a Sutra, just to try. It will be a 54 or 56 in the end…Any suggestions ? Thanks, Jeff

[SubtractiveMoves]

Hello
I'm 5'7 and I'm finding that they run on the bigger side so i should size down?
I think i need a 52.
Unfortunately i can't test one

[unitedislife]

Nice! Still waiting for mine. Stock doesn't arrive till early next year. :( What's the MSRP for the 2022 model?

[donosolianos]

How is the Union holding up? Do you still like it? Considering one for commuting.

[bikerdude]

The Sutra SE has a triple chainring. May I ask why you didn't get that one? I'm trying to decide between the two.