Are Kona bikes worth the money?

Are Kona bikes worth the money?

Registered. Kona frames are worth it! Konas do seem to have a lower spec than other brands but I have found the handling of the frames just makes you love them. Certainly the steel ones are very highly regarded and people (including me) hold onto them for many years.

Where are Kona bikes from?

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 Kona good bicycle brand?

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 heavy?

For $3,799, the Kona Process 134 DL is one hell of a bike. Stay tuned for a full review soon. Weight on this model for a size medium was 30 lb 07 oz /13.81 kg. The $3,599 Kona Process 153 came in at 30 lb 12 0z /13.98 kg.

Where is Kona made?

Taiwan
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.

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Is Kona a Canadian brand?

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What country is Kona bikes from?

Kona started in 1988, in Vancouver, British Columbia by bike industry veterans Dan Gerhard and Jacob Heilbron. In the early years, the duo worked with Joe Murray to create custom steel hardtails, but had a deep connection to the North Shore’s progressive bike scene.

Is the Kikapu deluxe Kona a race bike?

Kona’s tried-and-tested single pivot swingarm, linkage-activated shock suspension system has been around for several years. The Kikapu Deluxe serves it up with 100mm (4in) of travel front and rear, a frame that blends reasonable weight with sensible strength and componentry that’s claimed to be XC race ready.

Is the Kikapu deluxe good for cross country?

Kona’s design process usually manages to turn out bikes that handle well, and the Kikapu Deluxe is no exception. Leave aside those cross-country race aspirations, take the bike on its own merits, and everything starts to fall into place.

What kind of suspension system does the Kona have?

The basic concept of Kona’s full suspension system has survived unchanged over the years, but the details have been tweaked over the generations. The Kikapu Deluxe’s asymmetric swingarm pivots sit just behind the custom bottom bracket housing, roughly in line with the small chainring.

Where can I order my new Kona bike?

Order your new Kona bike online and pick it up professionally assembled from the Kona dealer of your choice. We ship to all lower 48 US states. Need help figuring out your size?