What size Kona bike should I get for 5'10" (178 cm)?

At 5'10" (178 cm) most riders fit a Large Kona mountain bike (height range 176-187 cm, inseam 82-88 cm) like the Process, Honzo, or Hei Hei. On the Rove and Sutra gravel bikes, 5'10" sits at the top of the Medium (169-179 cm) or bottom of the Large (177-188 cm) - bikepacking riders should size up for comfort under load, while sportier riders stay on Medium. The Sutra touring frame in particular benefits from sizing up if you'll be carrying loaded panniers, because cargo weight shifts handling toward the front.

What size Kona Process for 5'8" (173 cm)?

A 5'8" (173 cm) rider with a 77-80 cm inseam fits a Medium Kona Process (height range 168-178 cm, stack 628 mm, reach 465 mm). The Process's progressive enduro geometry rewards riders who prioritize reach for descending confidence over standover clearance. If you ride aggressive steep terrain at this height, the Medium gives the right balance of stability and maneuverability; only size up to Large (176-187 cm) if you have a longer torso and ride mostly fast, open descents. The Honzo hardtail at Medium has slightly shorter reach (450 mm) - both run true to chart.

Is Kona sizing the same as Marin or Salsa?

Close on mountain bikes. A Kona Process Large (stack 628 mm, reach 465 mm) is within 3 mm of a Marin Rift Zone 29 3 Large (615/458 - actually less reach, longer wheelbase) and matches a Salsa Timberjack Large (~618/460). On gravel, the Kona Rove (stack 575 mm, reach 370 mm on Medium) is more relaxed than the Salsa Warbird (572/382) - 12 mm shorter reach favors comfort over speed. Riders moving between these adventure-focused brands should compare stack and reach directly, since all three use similar S/M/L labels but tune geometry around different riding priorities.

Are Kona bikes true to size?

Yes, with a comfort-forward lean. Kona designs around all-day usability, so the published height/inseam ranges fit honestly for recreational and touring riders. The Process and Honzo trail bikes run true to chart - aggressive descenders can prioritize reach for the larger frame in their overlap range. The Hei Hei XC race bike between sizes leans down for a more aggressive cockpit. The Rove and Sutra touring bikes lean up if you'll ride loaded; the longer wheelbase already provides stability, so don't size down expecting more agility under cargo weight.

Why do Kona riders care so much about steel frames?

Several flagship Kona models (Honzo, Rove, Sutra) ship in chromoly steel as well as aluminum, and the steel versions have a distinct ride feel with slight vertical flex that aluminum and carbon don't replicate. Sizing is the same across materials - a Medium steel Honzo has identical stack and reach to a Medium aluminum Honzo - but steel bikes typically feel a touch more compliant over rough surfaces. Touring riders pick steel for repairability anywhere in the world (any welder can fix a steel frame), and the Sutra steel touring bike's 590 mm stack and 365 mm reach reflect that loaded-touring use case.

Kona Bike Size Chart

Size chart and fit guide for 2026

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Kona designs bikes for real-world adventure, drawing on decades of experience in the Pacific Northwest's rugged terrain and a deep commitment to steel-frame craftsmanship. Their sizing approach favors a balanced riding position that works for all-day comfort on long gravel tours, technical singletrack, and daily commutes alike, with generous tire clearance and rack mounts built into the geometry from the start.

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Kona Size Charts by Category

Kona Mountain Bike Size Chart

Size	Height Range	Inseam Range
XS	4'12" - 5'4"(152 - 162 cm)	26.8" - 29.1"(68 - 74 cm)
S	5'3" - 5'7"(160 - 170 cm)	28.7" - 30.7"(73 - 78 cm)
M	5'6" - 5'10"(168 - 178 cm)	30.3" - 32.7"(77 - 83 cm)
L	5'9" - 6'2"(176 - 187 cm)	32.3" - 34.6"(82 - 88 cm)
XL	6'1" - 6'6"(185 - 198 cm)	34.3" - 37.4"(87 - 95 cm)

Height: 4'12" – 5'4" (152–162 cm)

Inseam: 26.8" – 29.1" (68–74 cm)

Height: 5'3" – 5'7" (160–170 cm)

Inseam: 28.7" – 30.7" (73–78 cm)

Height: 5'6" – 5'10" (168–178 cm)

Inseam: 30.3" – 32.7" (77–83 cm)

Height: 5'9" – 6'2" (176–187 cm)

Inseam: 32.3" – 34.6" (82–88 cm)

Height: 6'1" – 6'6" (185–198 cm)

Inseam: 34.3" – 37.4" (87–95 cm)

Kona Gravel Bike Size Chart

Size	Height Range	Inseam Range
XS	5'1" - 5'4"(154 - 163 cm)	27.2" - 29.1"(69 - 74 cm)
S	5'3" - 5'7"(161 - 171 cm)	28.7" - 31.1"(73 - 79 cm)
M	5'7" - 5'10"(169 - 179 cm)	30.7" - 33.1"(78 - 84 cm)
L	5'10" - 6'2"(177 - 188 cm)	32.7" - 35.0"(83 - 89 cm)
XL	6'1" - 6'6"(186 - 198 cm)	34.6" - 37.4"(88 - 95 cm)

Height: 5'1" – 5'4" (154–163 cm)

Inseam: 27.2" – 29.1" (69–74 cm)

Height: 5'3" – 5'7" (161–171 cm)

Inseam: 28.7" – 31.1" (73–79 cm)

Height: 5'7" – 5'10" (169–179 cm)

Inseam: 30.7" – 33.1" (78–84 cm)

Height: 5'10" – 6'2" (177–188 cm)

Inseam: 32.7" – 35.0" (83–89 cm)

Height: 6'1" – 6'6" (186–198 cm)

Inseam: 34.6" – 37.4" (88–95 cm)

Kona Hybrid Bike Size Chart

Size	Height Range	Inseam Range
XS	5'0" - 5'4"(153 - 163 cm)	26.8" - 29.1"(68 - 74 cm)
S	5'3" - 5'8"(161 - 172 cm)	28.7" - 31.1"(73 - 79 cm)
M	5'7" - 5'11"(170 - 180 cm)	30.7" - 33.1"(78 - 84 cm)
L	5'10" - 6'2"(178 - 189 cm)	32.7" - 35.0"(83 - 89 cm)
XL	6'2" - 6'6"(187 - 199 cm)	34.6" - 37.4"(88 - 95 cm)

Height: 5'0" – 5'4" (153–163 cm)

Inseam: 26.8" – 29.1" (68–74 cm)

Height: 5'3" – 5'8" (161–172 cm)

Inseam: 28.7" – 31.1" (73–79 cm)

Height: 5'7" – 5'11" (170–180 cm)

Inseam: 30.7" – 33.1" (78–84 cm)

Height: 5'10" – 6'2" (178–189 cm)

Inseam: 32.7" – 35.0" (83–89 cm)

How to Measure

• Height: Stand barefoot against a wall and measure from floor to top of head
• Inseam: Stand with feet 6 inches apart, measure from floor to crotch
• Arm Reach: For road bikes, measure from shoulder to fingertips

When Between Sizes

• Comfort priority: Choose the larger size
• Performance priority: Choose the smaller size
• Long torso: Size up for better reach
• Long legs: Size down for better standover

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