2/25/2023 0 Comments Kona satori![]() Thus, the Satori sits in a unique spot not just in Kona’s lineup, but the mountain bike world itself. At 68 degrees, the head tube angle isn’t revolutionary, but it’s nearing the aggressiveness of the Process. Most noticeably, the seat tube angle-78.3 degrees on a large-is steep. The hiatus has done the Satori well, and with the 2019 model release, it’s pushing the limits of modern geometry. ![]() As a mid-travel (140mm up front, 130mm in back) bike, the Satori’s wheel size, aggressive geometry and suspension are aimed at creating an a do-it-all trail rig. To round out the whole roster, Kona brought back the Satori, a bike last seen in 2014. Kona has an impressive lineup of bikes, but until this year their 29er offering was noticeably slim. ![]() The reason for this: Not everyone needs-or wants-160mm of travel. ![]() But thankfully, there’s been a recent curb of this shoot-for-the-moon attitude and companies are doing more with less. Even just a few years ago, the mountain bike industry was on a trend of “bigger is always better.”, Wheel size, travel, geometry… the list goes on. ![]()
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