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2010 Kona Minxy - Exclusive first look.

Posted: Aug 7, 2009

The ladies approach to things.

Kona's line up of womens bikes has both all mountain and freeride models. The Minxy marks Kona's female freeride bike and they have worked on it further to be more stable for women on the trail, while still being comfortable, and not too flashy.

Click here for info on the 2010 Minxy...

2010 Kona Minxy

2010 Kona Minxy


Minor Changes

1.5" Headtube:
- Added strength for use with larger fork, and durability.

Visual Changes:
-Slightly flashier graphics
-No longer have custom sides to WTB saddle


2010 Minxy, 21.9 inch top tube
Minxy20092010Change
Head tube Angle66 deg65.7 deg- 0.3 deg
Seat tube Angle73.5 deg73.2 deg- 0.3 deg
Chainstay Length17.4 in17.4 in0 change
Wheelbase44.6 in44.7 in+ 0.1 in
Standover30.5 in30.7 in+ 0.2 in
Bottom Bracket Height13.6 in13.8 in+ 0.2 in

Price
$2199
$2299
Travel
6"
6"
Rear Shock
Fox DHX Air 3.0
Fox Float RP2 VX
Fork
Marzocchi 55-ATA 150mm w/20mm Dropouts
Marzocchi 55 TST2 Air 1.5 160mm
Headset
FSA Orbit Z 1.5 R
FSA Big Fat Pig
Cassette
Shimano Deore 11-34T
Shimano HG50 (11-34, 9spd)
Crankarms
FSA Moto-X
FSA Moto FR
Chainguide
N/A
N/A
Bottom Bracket
FSA Moto Integrated
FSA Moto Integrated
Pedals
Kona Jackshit
Kona Jackshit
Chain
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Shifter Pods
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Handlebar
Kona OB Riser
Kona OB/DH (31.8mm x 680mm Wide)
Stem
Kona OB
Kona Clump (60mm)
Grips
Kona Lisa
Kona Lisa
Brakes
Hayes Hydraulic Stroker Ryde V8
Shimano M575 Disc 7"
Wheelset
N/A
N/A
Hubs
Rear - Formula DH. Front - Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Formula Disc, Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Spokes
Sandvik Stainless 14g
Stainless 14g
Rim
Alex DM-24
Alex DM-24
Tires
Maxxis Minion 26x2.35
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.5
Seat
WTB Speed She Comp
WTB Speed She Comp
Seatpost
Kona OB
Kona XC/BC



Decal detail

Decal detail


Head tube detail

Head tube detail


Custom WTB Saddle

Custom WTB Saddle


Air Suspension - D.O.P.E. Ready

Air Suspension - D.O.P.E. Ready


Custom Bar Ends with Lisa grips

Custom Bar Ends with Lisa grips


Rear end

Rear end


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5 Comments

  • + 0
flag konamtber09 (Aug 7, 2009 at 23:34)
Kona is the best!!
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  • - 3
flag banshee-ripper (Aug 8, 2009 at 6:13)
Sexxy, but it still a kona!
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  • + 3
flag tea-addict (Aug 8, 2009 at 8:16)
A bit too much black, in my opinion.
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  • + 4
flag forgotmyloginagain1 (Aug 8, 2009 at 12:58)
500$ more than this years one, for pretty much the same components and a worse shock ? lol
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  • + 1
flag WHISTLERMANIAC98 (Aug 8, 2009 at 17:59)
all the kona bikes have a better spec this year, but are a litlle overpriced, however this is epic! finally a high end kona spec vs. a crap, cheap, lowend line up and spec.
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