Otherwise, the Dew Deluxe sports the same features as the Dew, including a sloping top tube and compact rear triangle.
The Kona Dew Deluxe's internal headset provides it with improved ride characteristics, and better bearing performance by way of a headset bearing located inside the head tube, as opposed to one located above or below. Its sloping top tube allows the Dew Deluxe to absorb more shock than frames with horizontal top tubes while also putting the rider in a more secure position when going downhill. Additionally, the Dew Deluxe's compact rear triangle provides the perfect balance of stability and power transfer by way of shorter chain and seat stays.