Joel's Rohloff-Equipped Kona Unit X

15 April 2025

The Kona Unit X really punches above its weight. Not only is it a fantastic bikepacking frame in its own right with its high-quality Reynolds 520 Chro-Mo construction, oodles of mounting points, and unbeatable drivetrain value, but it also features sliding dropouts. This allows allowing you to run the bike single speed or, in this case, with a custom Rohloff 14-speed internal hub. Small additional tweaks, like the Ergon GP1 grips, really improve rider comfort too. This is a great example of a smart value add to an already exceptionally good value bike.

Features:

  • Rohloff Speedhub A12 14-Speed Rear Hub
  • DT Swiss EX511 29" 32h Custom Rear Wheel
  • Ergon GP1 Evo Twist-Shift Grips
  • Shimano Deore Crankset 175mm 
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