Are Kona bikes any good?

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.

Are Kona Bikes Overpriced?

They are at least 50% more in price over here than the comparable usa price and sometimes as much as 90% more. They mainly use generic taiwanese frames which are often non heat treated 7005 the same material as the very cheap aluminium bikes but with obviously better frame designs.

How much is a Kona bike worth?

Kona offers other choices in its road line like the Zing Supreme ($2200 for carbon frame and 105 components) and the Honky Tonk (about $1000 for a cromoly frame and FSA specs) Kona’s four ‘cross models range from the Major Jake ($3500 with carbon frame and Ultegra components) to the entry level Jake ($1150 for a …

Who makes Kona frames?

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.

What’s the name of the new Kona bike?

The Process 153s have updated tubing, geometry, and are lighter than ever. The Process 134s get a new flagship bike with the blinged-out Supreme. On the hardtail side the Honzo ESD leaves nothing to be desired for the hard-core steel fans.

What kind of motor does a Kona remote have?

This 160mm travel full suspension bike features top-of-the-line spec throughout. The E8000 motor is also found on the Remote, shaving almost 2kg off the overall weight of the bike. The Remote CTRL, Dew-E and Splice-E all return with updates to improve ride quality, ensuring we have a well-appointed electric bike for all of your needs.

Are there any Kona G2 Magic Link bikes?

New for 2011, the revolutionary adaptability of Kona’s G2 Magic Link rear suspension technology is now available on a short-travel XC bike, the super speedy 2+2, a two-inch travel bike blessed with an extra two-inches of rear suspension when required.

Is there a demo tour for the Kona bike?

Check out the full range of Kona models now. Our webstore is chock full of Kona gear: Hats, shirts, tools, glasses, patches, stickers and more! The Kona Demo Tour is postponed indefinitely due to concerns about COVID-19.