2010 Kona Stinky Deluxe - Specs, Changes, Photos.

Posted: Aug 7, 2009

The Stinky Deluxe is the highest end freeride orientated bike that Kona produces. This year Kona has taken a more all mountain approach to this freeride rig, and have equipped it with a versatile line up of components, some heavy duty, some light duty.

Click here for info on the 2010 Stinky Deluxe...

2010 Kona Stinky Deluxe

Minor Changes:
Specific HammerSchmidt cable routing

Component Changes:
Spec'd with HammerSchmidt

Mixed Components:
Marzocchi Suspension, SRAM shifting

Visual Changes:
Calmed down graphics from flashy Green to Stealth black.

Geometry

Stinky Deluxe	2009	2010	Change
Head tube Angle	64.5 deg	64.2 deg	- 0.3 deg
Seat tube Angle	71.8 deg	73.6 deg	+ 1.8 deg
Chainstay Length	17.3 in	17.3 in	0 change
Wheelbase	46.7 in	46.9 in	+ 0.2 in
Standover	31.2 in	31.3 in	+ 0.1 in
Bottom Bracket Height	14 in	14.1 in	+ 0.1 in

	Kona Stinky Deluxe	Kona 2010 Stinky Deluxe
Price	$3799	$4499
Travel	7"	7"
Rear Shock	Marzocchi Roco TST R	Marzocchi ROCO TST R
Fork	Marzocchi 66 RC3 180mm (1.5)	Marzocchi 66 RC3 180mm w/20mm Dropouts
Headset	FSA Big Fat Pig (1.5)	FSA Big Fat Pig
Cassette	Shimano Deore (11-32, 9spd)	Sram PG 950
Crankarms	RaceFace Evolve DH	Hammerschmidt FR 22T
Chainguide	E.Thirteen LG1	N/A
Bottom Bracket	RaceFace X-Type	Hammerschmidt FR
Pedals	Kona Wah-Wah	Kona Wah-Wah
Chain	Shimano Deore	Sram PC 951
Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT Shadow	Sram X-9
Front Derailleur	N/A	Hammerschmidt FR
Shifter Pods	Shimano SLX (rh only)	Sram X-9
Handlebar	Kona OB Rise	Kona OB/DH (31.8mm x 710mm Wide)
Stem	Kona OB	Kona Clump (10° x 50mm)
Grips	Kona LOG	Kona Log
Brakes	Hayes Hydraulic Stroker Ace V8	Avid Code 8"
Wheelset	Mavic Crossline	Mavic Crossline Wheelset
Hubs	N/A	N/A
Spokes	N/A	N/A
Rim	N/A	N/A
Tires	Maxxis Minion 26x2.5	Kenda Nevegal 26x2.5
Seat	WTB Pure V Race FR	WTB Pure V Race FR
Seatpost	Kona OB	Kona XC/BC

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Decal detail

Front wheel, tire, and fork

Cockpit

HammerSchmidt with Specific Routing

Rocker link

D.O.P.E. System

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komar (Aug 8, 2009 at 0:02)

Holy same bike as the last 5 years.

AmirB (Aug 8, 2009 at 4:55)

3 years

alcapwny (Aug 8, 2009 at 6:59)

Did you notice the geo changes from 08 to 09? It's a lot different. Not the same bike.

forgotmyloginagain1 (Aug 8, 2009 at 13:03) (Below Threshold) show comment

Yeah but the suspension is rather outdated.

alcapwny (Aug 8, 2009 at 16:25)

Not at all. Single pivot was one of the first designs but it still gets on WC podiums frequently.

parkerrider (Aug 8, 2009 at 23:54)

5? almost 10 now.

forgotmyloginagain1 (Aug 9, 2009 at 6:00)

If by single pivot you mean frames like commencal ? well the back wheel might be attached to the main triangle only with one pivot, but the rest of the linkages are very different, center of gravity is bit lower and it pedals better... not to mention designs like vpp or dw, that work better as well. And it is outdated over last 15 year people invented many better designs.

northumberlandrider (Aug 9, 2009 at 13:45)

yeh and kona hasn't even been near a podium or even in the world cup for ages last time i saw a kona was about 3 races ago and the rider had barely even qualified, set aside its more the rider than the bike but serious kona have lost it...

back in the day yeh they were awesome but now...

Knife-in-the-dark (Aug 10, 2009 at 9:01)

I'd still take it over and orange.

parkerrider (Aug 12, 2009 at 2:46)

the only thing id change is the frame.

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gingerninja (Aug 8, 2009 at 4:23)

nicest looking stinky yet, but my god they are having a laugh with that price, and i was sticking up for kona in another post.

gooieshred (Aug 8, 2009 at 12:07)

^^not really, for an extra $500 you get codes, a hammershmidt, and sram.

i'd say its a better deal than 09'

northumberlandrider (Aug 9, 2009 at 13:54)

yeh but why should i buy a kona not a norco or specialized, i can give many reasons

1, you see more broken konas than any other bike and unlike with specialized u get no full warranty, not sure weather its completely konas fault but there been alot of snappage pictures about

2, that suspension system has had its day, seriouly it has and the dope bar is a peace of shit gets in the way and is just 1 more thing to go wrong, no other serious bikes companies accept foes use the same system

3, for the price i could get an SX trails 2, same frame Sam hill and brendan are rippin it up on for dual salon and also a proven freeride bike

4, would any serious rider really care about how a bike looks, to me its just looks like kona is tryin to sell to the all the gear no idear kids out there with rich parents

gooieshred (Aug 9, 2009 at 16:28)

i completely agree. but im just comparing the '10 to the '09

ascident (Aug 9, 2009 at 23:41)

Nah,

1. You there are some out there, quite a lot so for sure you will see more broken ones.
2. Nah, I would always go for floater if I could. I am no pro so I could use this feature. Unlike the separate floater this stays on the bike when you remove the wheel which I find cool (traveling).
3. Yep HS brings the price up to the funny areas. I would not by Spec and the argument that someone is riding something (sposored pro roders) is just ridiculus, sorry m8.
4, Man Kona is going easy on the looks, much more companies are going with funny pains and this stinky looks nice.

Yup, I would not buy stinky. I would prefer SS+DH instead, could be from Kona.

northumberlandrider (Aug 10, 2009 at 3:36)

buddy i dont care about looks and the fact really is kona need to step it up seriouly !

forgotmyloginagain1 (Aug 10, 2009 at 5:32)

ascident - wouldn't it be better to simply use a horst link on this type of design instead of complicating things with a full floater? And yes specialized's fsr does have a horst link which makes it a better design on the spot.

ascident (Aug 10, 2009 at 22:51)

Nah, personally I do not feel the need of FSR. Solid SP would do. I have both. I had occasion to play on Spec bikes as well. Floaterm is simple IMHO.
Anyway, what I need are friggin mountains to ride Wink

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kodakmike (Aug 8, 2009 at 6:46)

Good lookin bike!

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DowNhillFrEeRide854 (Aug 8, 2009 at 7:33)

the price range is a little over... but compared to last year it should only go up a few hundred at most

alcapwny (Aug 8, 2009 at 16:26)

The deluxe is replacing the Air, hence all of the top specs and price.

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bikkerr (Aug 8, 2009 at 10:09)

its kind of pathetic how everyone rips on a bike for keeping a similar form over time. for some reason you all think that there should be drastic frame changes every year. konas ride really well. i have owned bikes from spec, iron horse, banshee, kona, rocky mountain, santa cruz and I think my kona rode as well as anything else.

moral: chill out and go ride

doug13 (Aug 9, 2009 at 1:20)

Indeed, why change something that's already good?

northumberlandrider (Aug 9, 2009 at 13:57)

the depend on weather u think the suspention system is actualy any good, sure it works but so does an orange patriot, so if u want a simple bike why get a kona stinky with a stupid dope bar

doug13 (Aug 13, 2009 at 0:25)

Well i don't have a dope bar on mine so i can't comment on that, the rear suspention is good in all conditions, i can't fault it. The only gripe i have is that the bearings are a pain to change, water can work its way down the seat tube into the main pivot and bb, so needs keeping an eye on, but it does make it easy to lube. Other than that, i havn't snapped mine yet and it's a lot of fun to ride. Have you had a bad experience with a Kona or do you just like moaning about them?

zord (Oct 11, 2009 at 11:03)

i put the dope stuff onto my stinky (aftermarket), and i love it! (shame on me, apparently Smile

). now the rear suspension stays fully active while braking, and the thru axle rear dropout is also a big step up for me.

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BOMERMAN (Aug 8, 2009 at 10:55)

last years konas were to flashey besides a couple like the bass and the stab supreme

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juleous (Aug 8, 2009 at 12:57)

Funny how they changed the tires from DH Minions to crap Kendas no wonder it's lighter, they really need to get a new design going the bike looks the same as it did 10 years ago. I am surprised they didn't add the lame magic link to the mix just to add some more new factor to the bike.

Kona is so lame it's funny.

masterchiefofhell (Aug 9, 2009 at 14:51)

no in 2002 the pivot place or points were smaller. anyway its tolate to see change now!! this is the finle for 2010, lets see in 2011

jakeami (Aug 10, 2009 at 21:01)

But the Stinky must be selling well or they'd change it, right? There are plenty of prospective and repeat stinky buyers out there that aren't caught up in trends and won't risk sacrificing performance and value for a trendy looking frame. It must not be broken or they would fix it.

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stef2994 (Aug 8, 2009 at 13:10)

better parts

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tea-addict (Aug 8, 2009 at 13:13)

wait a minute, they're running hammerschmidt, increasing the clearance around the BB, but the BB and standover are higher this year?
what gives?

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thegb1212 (Aug 8, 2009 at 17:06)

i want that

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shortywrenn (Aug 9, 2009 at 1:38)

they should have put white wheels on that

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konakid8 (Aug 9, 2009 at 12:22)

well done kona!!!

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bikeflf (Aug 9, 2009 at 20:30)

im diggin the full sram with marzocchi

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lcstay10 (Aug 9, 2009 at 21:38)

finally putting a good spec list on there bikes. bout time they use a brake company that actually make brakes that stop you instead of the shit they have been putting on them. hammershmidt is a big plus too. i love mine. i like it. looking good

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kona-kid8 (Aug 9, 2009 at 22:54)

i agree with bikerr! ive rode plenty of bikes and i dont mind my kona at all, just get over it and ride guys!

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beri7 (Aug 11, 2009 at 11:31)

the d.o.p.e. on stinky is all the money

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haro-x6 (Aug 19, 2009 at 10:00)

konas suck

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DanielMatoss (Aug 20, 2009 at 21:39)

Konas are not that bad

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EricJonkman (Aug 30, 2009 at 23:27)

why does it say it has marzocchi 66's but in the photo's it has boxxers? i know thats a dumb*ss question it is probly just for the picture but you never know

EricJonkman (Sep 1, 2009 at 21:01)

AHA nvm it says bomber

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Kimbers (Nov 12, 2009 at 10:48)

wow the ignorance of some people on here is amazing, for northumberland rider....

tracey mosely on kona last year

Australian National DH Championships - 1st
Australian National 4X Champs - 2nd
Australian National Series Final, Mt Beauty - 1st
New Zealand North Island Cup, Auckland - 1st
Karapoti Classic XC race - 1st Open women
Kona Colville Connection XC race - 1st Open women
Oceania Champs - DH - 1st place
Oceania Champs - 4X - 1st place
Oceania Champs - DS - 2nd place
Australian Victoria State DH Championship - 1st
World Cup 1 – Maribor, Slovenia – 7th
World Cup 2 – Vallnord, Andorra – 4th
World Cup 3 – Fort William, UK – 1st
Avalanche Cup – Oz en Oisans, France – 1st
World Champs – 6th
World Cup 4 Mont Ste Anne – 3rd
World Cup 5 Bromont – 3rd
World Cup 6 Canberra – 1st
World Cup 7 Schaldming – 4th
World Cup Overall – 3rd

whats really funny is people criticizing kona for not bringing out the latest greatest newest must have suspension technology each year that is so great its replaced the next year
dont believe the hype gullible and ignorant!

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