Kona Sutra help

[macp]

So im thinking of getting one of these but of course none available to sit on im trying to determine the size I need. I did sit on a 53cm Dawes Gran Tour and I felt the next size would have been too big but there was still a feeling of being a little bit stretched. Then a Kona Jake 54cm where again I would not have gone a size larger. I currently ride a Kinesis T2 in a 57cm which really gives me some shoulder pain and I find myself constantly having to push myself back on the saddle.

Im 5`11 with an 82 -83cm inside leg

Would very much appreciate any help.

http://www.konaworld.com/sutra.cfm

https://www.merlincycles.com/resources/images/GEO_CHART_ROAD_T2RIM_PAD.jpg

 

[vickster]

Can't Evans order you one in? You can't really tell how/if a bike will fit from the geometry, it'll just show you which two or three sizes to try (too small, too big, just right as Goldilocks said)

 

[macp]

Can't Evans order you one in? You can't really tell how/if a bike will fit from the geometry, it'll just show you which two or three sizes to try (too small, too big, just right as Goldilocks said)

Thanks Vickster but I dont want to use Evans for financial reasons.

 

[vickster]

Thanks Vickster but I dont want to use Evans for financial reasons.

You don't have to buy from them....refundable deposit...depends on your morals

No local retailers?

 

[macp]

Nobody stocks tourers or if they do for some reason they are XL frames ??

Its either a 54 or 56cm I need I know that much. Im edging toward the 54cm looking at the TT length in comparison to my T2.

 

[vickster]

Nobody stocks tourers or if they do for some reason they are XL frames ??

If Evans have stock anywhere in their stores or warehouse, for £60 you can order it in, get it built, try it out....go away and ponder, getting your deposit back...

Why not take a trip to Spa in Harrogate?

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Tried one the other day , I'm 5-9 and the owner of the shop took one look at me , suggested the 52 and he was spot on .

 

[macp]

Thanks Jerry Im thinking the 54 based on the sizing of there (Kona) other bikes. I sat on a Rove L frame and it was huuuuge but the 54cm Jake felt about right.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Kona Sutra?

Sounds like a bike with a lot of varied riding positions...

 

[macp]

Spoke to a really decent chap @ Sunsetmtb I think they will be getting my business. Incidentally he thought a 54 would suit me and give me more options if I needed to make it fit me better.

 

[macp]

Bit the bullet and ordered the 54cm

 

[BalkanExpress]

I have a 2008 Sutra in a 55. The geometry of the bike has changed a bit since then so I can not advise on that, however the issue I had was that the bars were too low for liking or rather my back's liking. Even in the link you provide the bars are below the saddle, fine on a road bike but, for me at least, less fun on a tourer/ commuter. When you try it for size You may want to swap out the stem .

 

[macp]

Thanks im confident now I have ordered the right size having spoken with another Kona stockist. Felt a bit bad but I have ordered bikes from them before and I usually give them my business for tyres, spares & repairs etc.

If I have to order another stem to raise me up I dont have a problem with that and thanks for your post.

 

[macp]

Well its arrived
Colour is lovely in the flesh much nicer than on screen. Bit of assembly to do but its beautifully built and they even include a little pot of touchup paint for those oops moments. Pics to follow.

 

[macp]

As mentioned here is some assembly to be carried out. So far I have fitted the bars and the front wheel, assuming the locking lever should be on the opposite fork to the one with the disc brake carrier ? I had to back out the inside pad to get the disc to slide between the calipers. No idea what the gap should be but I assume I now turn it back in ?

Lastly there are a lot of bits & bobs in a box with no clue as to where they go ?

As you may have deduced I have never done this before so any help appreciated.