Kona isn't a huge entity compared to some other global bike brands, but it enjoys iconic status. They're best known as a “freeride” bike company, but have made road and ‘cross bikes since the beginning. And
their city bikes are some of the coolest, most practical options around
.
What is Kona bikes known for?
Kona bikes are famous for
manufacturing a wide range of bikes, including cross-country, all-mountain, cyclocross, downhill, and road bikes
. Kona is best known for designing and producing the first freestyle bikes with three chains and a 5-inch of suspension travel and durable frames.
Where Kona bikes are made?
Kona is 50% US and 50% Canadian owned. It is an independent company; no one owns us and we don't own anything else. We design all of our bikes from the ground up and visit the factories that make our frames and components and assemble our bikes in
Taiwan
every month while they are being produced.
Is Giant better than Kona?
| 2020 Giant Talon 29 2 1.45 | 2020 Kona Mahuna -0.1 |
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Do Kona bikes run large?
You're supposed to be on a large at your size
. If you dont like the large, the kona might not be for you. They designed it as a long bike, going small kinda defeats the reason to buy that bike.
How much does a Kona bike cost?
For the
base model at $1900
you get a 29er with Kona's unique “Scandium” frame material – aluminum reinforced with a rare earth element that adds strength without much weight. The Hei Hei DL and Supreme models add superior components and will set you back as much as $5500.
Are Kona gravel bikes good?
The Kona Rove LTD is the company's
top end gravel/adventure bike
that offers an excellent ride feel, loads of mounts for those epic trips off the beaten track, and plenty of tyre clearance. The thing I like best about it, though, is the way it handles.
Does Kona make women's bikes?
Mountain bikes with women's-specific touches
We make bikes that are meant to be ridden hard by everyone. And
our line of bikes for women is no different
. Designed and built to Kona standards, these bikes are durable, comfortable, capable and ready to shred without the shrink-and-pink mentality.
Where did Kona bikes start?
Kona co-owner Jake Heilbron submits to Matt Dennison's lens. We could have listened to Jake's stories for hours. Jake Heilbron and Dan Gerhard founded Kona in 1988. They met while working at
West Point Cycles
, the same shop that gave rise to Rocky Mountain.
Are Kona bikes Hawaiian?
The Kona Bicycle Company was named after the major island of Kailua-Kona in Hawaii
, which held a special place in the hearts of the owners. Once established they began producing a range of elite MTBs, touring and racing bicycles … with fantastic and creative names.
Who make Kona bikes?
Made by
Altitude Cycles
, Ku is the first aluminum mountain bike frame produced by Kona in the USA. Altitude produced over 3,000 high-end steel and aluminum bicycle frames for Kona, their first US customer.
Who owns Kona cycles?
34 years after founding Kona Bicycles in Vancouver, B.C., the pioneering company's original owners announced they are selling the brand.
Kent Outdoor
, an Ohio-based company that owns several outdoor brands. Kona was born in Canada way back in 1988. It has since moved south of the border to the state of Washington.
How are Kona bike frames measured?
Kona's adult frame sizes range from 14 inches to 23 inches, which is
a measurement of the bike's seat tube length
. The 14-inch frame fits an individual who is between 4 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 3 inches tall. If you are between 5 feet and 5 feet 7 inches tall, you can ride on a 16-inch frame.
What size is a Kona medium frame?
| Height/Inches Height/Metric CoCo | 5'0′′-5'3′′ 152-160cm Small | 5'2′′-5'7′′ 157-170cm Small, Medium | 5'6′′-5'10” 168-178cm Medium | 5'9′′-6'0′′ 175-183cm Medium, Large |
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How long do Kona bikes take?
Delivery by UPS ground freight to the Kona dealer of your choice takes
2-5 business days
. Once they receive it, the Kona dealer will professionally assemble the bike for pickup within 2 business days.
What does Kona DL mean?
High end models
are often denoted by DL (for deluxe), some other models get SE (entry level editions) plus a couple of other random letters get thrown in with some mid-range versions. Here's all the Kona mountain bikes we've reviewed recently.
What type of bike is a Kona Fire Mountain?
The Kona Fire Mountain Hardtail Bike is an agile, durable and playful
hardtail mountain bike
that features SR Suntour suspension and a Microshift 9-Speed groupset and hydraulic disc brakes for blazing across the mountainside in style.
Is the Kona Dew a gravel bike?
The Kona Dew Plus is a 650b road/gravel/commute with hydraulic brakes
, coming in at $699. We at 718 have been working with Kona for over 7 years. The Kona Dew series of bikes has evolved into quite a well priced and excellently spec'd ride.
How much does a Kona Rove weight?
SPECS AND WEIGHT
The 2021 size 54 complete stock build weighed
24.25lbs
(11kg on the dot).
How much does the Kona Rove Ltd weight?
| max tire clearance 650b/700c x 48mm | gearing 31-48t x 11-34t 22spd | weight 11.1 kg (size M) |
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What bike do I need for my height?
| Height Bike Size | 5'7” to 5'11” (170-180 cm) 16 to 17 inches | 6'0” to 6'2” (180-188 cm) 17 to 19 inches | 6'2” to 6'4” (188-193 cm) 19 to 21 inches | 6'4” or taller (193+ cm) 21 plus inches |
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What size of mountain bike do I need?
| Bike size Frame size Rider height | Extra-small 13-14in 152cm-162cm (5ft-5ft 4in) | Small 14-16in 162cm-170cm (5ft 4in-5ft 7in) | Medium 16-18in 170cm-178cm (5ft 7in-5ft 10in) | Large 18-20in 178cm-185cm (5ft 10in-6ft 1in) |
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What is a drop bar bike?
Drop bars
allow you to crouch down and reduce drag
. This position can greatly increase your speed and efficiency. This comes in handy when you're descending a hill, riding a long flat section, or riding into the wind. For more technical info, check out this guide on aerodynamics and cycling.
