Kona sizing help!

[agerstone]

Hi guys, I have done a little bit of research but I'm struggling to figure it out myself.

I'm looking at a 1995 Kona Hahanna in size 19", I'm 6ft and I think it might be a size too big. Can anyone give me any advice? Unfortunately the bikes in London so I can't try it out.

 

[bowser]

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The 19 inch on a kona is measured from centre of crank to top of the seat tube.
I have a 19 inch sex one I'm 6ft 3 with 34 inseam
I use a longer stem and it suits me fine
Also have a 20 inch mini mula this has a longer top tube
It depends on personal preference but I would have thought a 19
Won't be too big

 

[Splatter Paint]

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I'm 5'10" and find the 19" frame is fine for a few hours in the saddle and technical riding but for longer non-technical rides I prefer the 20" frame.

If you take a look at this old thread it has a Kona size guide in it, but doesn't say which year: viewtopic.php?t=233453

SP

 

[agerstone]

Re:

That's all really helpful, thanks guys.

 

[FluffyChicken]

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I'm 5'10 with 34" real inseam as per bike sizing (not trouser sizing) and ride a 97 20" frame and it lovely and comfy for all sorts of riding. No doubt a 19" would be similar for me just half inch shorter and a lighter frame with an inch more seatpost showing. Given one a play and seems a nice size for pratting around on to me.

 

[al-onestare]

Simply, for me (a touch under 6ft 2) 19" = I can chuck it about, 20" = more sure footed.

18" way too small, 21" way too big.

 

[superstar1]

Check measurements in Kona 1995 catalogue

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/6 ... na+Cat.pdf