2015 Kona WO Sneak Peek!by Gomez on July 14, 2014 in FatBikes
Last year the Wo proved itself in the Fat-bike world as a good value and solid performer. Kona gave us a peek at their new fat-bike for 2015 and allowed us to share it with our readers! The 2015 Kona WO fat bike gets an updated frame design featuring sliding dropouts and 190 OLD rear spacing. That means the new WO can clear wide rolling five-inch tires. The new WO is 4 lbs. lighter than last year’s model. The new WO will feature a Race Face Ride 2x crankset – Shimano SLX clutch RD – Sun Ringle Mulefut 80mm rims and Vee Rubber Snowshoe Lightweight 120tpi 26×4.5 tires. I love the British Racing Green color choice on this model. The new 2015’s will be available in October and the MSRP is $1899 usd.
Complete Bike Spec’s
FRAME MATERIAL Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
SIZES 15〃, 17〃, 19〃, 21〃
FORK Kona Wo Fat Disc
CRANKARMS RaceFace Ride
CHAINRINGS 22/36t/Guard B/B RaceFace Ride
PEDALS Wellgo Platform
CHAIN KMC X10
FREEWHEEL Shimano HG50 11-36t 10spd
F/D Shimano Deore
R/D Shimano SLX Shadow Plus
SHIFTERS Shimano Deore
BRAKE CALIPERS Avid BB7
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR Avid G2 Clean Sweep 180mm
REAR BRAKE ROTOR Avid G2 Clean Sweep 160mm
BRAKE LEVERS Avid FR5
HEADSET TH ZST No.10
HANDLEBAR Kona XC/BC Riser
STEM Kona XC/Road
SEATPOST Kona Thumb w/Offset
SEAT CLAMP Kona QR GRIPS Kona S-LOG
SADDLE Kona Fat
FRONT HUB Joytech 135mm O.L.D.
REAR HUB Joytech 190mm O.L.D.
SPOKES Stainless 14g
RIMS Sun Ringle MuleFut
FRONT TIRE Vee Rubber Snowshoe 26×4.5〃
REAR TIRE Vee Rubber Snowshoe 26×4.5〃
PAINT COLOR British Racing Green w/Off-White & Silver


FRAME MATERIAL Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
SIZES 15〃, 17〃, 19〃, 21〃
FORK Kona Wo Fat Disc
CRANKARMS RaceFace Ride
CHAINRINGS 22/36t/Guard B/B RaceFace Ride
PEDALS Wellgo Platform
CHAIN KMC X10
FREEWHEEL Shimano HG50 11-36t 10spd
F/D Shimano Deore
R/D Shimano SLX Shadow Plus
SHIFTERS Shimano Deore
BRAKE CALIPERS Avid BB7
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR Avid G2 Clean Sweep 180mm
REAR BRAKE ROTOR Avid G2 Clean Sweep 160mm
BRAKE LEVERS Avid FR5
HEADSET TH ZST No.10
HANDLEBAR Kona XC/BC Riser
STEM Kona XC/Road
SEATPOST Kona Thumb w/Offset
SEAT CLAMP Kona QR GRIPS Kona S-LOG
SADDLE Kona Fat
FRONT HUB Joytech 135mm O.L.D.
REAR HUB Joytech 190mm O.L.D.
SPOKES Stainless 14g
RIMS Sun Ringle MuleFut
FRONT TIRE Vee Rubber Snowshoe 26×4.5〃
REAR TIRE Vee Rubber Snowshoe 26×4.5〃
PAINT COLOR British Racing Green w/Off-White & Silver