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2021 Kona Unit X and Unit Announced
The $1400 2021 Kona Unit X and Unit have landed, both with new paint jobs and updated build kits. Photos, specs, and details here…
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Kona Sutra ULTD and LTD Models and Specs Officially Announced
The all-new Kona Sutra ULTD and Sutra LTD models have officially been announced with full specifications, built kits, and pricing. And as you may have guessed, the ULTD is quite the beast. Find all the details here…
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The 2020 Kona Hei Hei
The 2020 Kona Hei Hei was just revamped with a longer and slacker geometry and more frame triangle space. See the details here and watch the development video…
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Reader’s Rig: Daniel’s Kona Raijin Ti
Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Daniel Junker, whose Kona Raijin Ti recently carried him on a monsoon season bikepacking trip through Nepal’s Annapurna region. Find out more about Daniel and his Kona here…
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Logan’s Kona Sutra LTD + Paramos Pack List
Logan assembled a choice kit around a 2020 Kona Sutra LTD frame for dirt road rambling and a trip through Colombia’s high-altitude Paramos. Here are full details on the build, rationale behind his component choices, a complete packing list, and loads of photos…
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Reader’s Rig: Phil’s Kona Sutra LTD
This week’s Reader’s Rig belongs to Phil Snider, a left above knee amputee who uses a prosthetic to pedal his dream bikepacking rig, a Kona Sutra LTD (aptly named Olive). Find out more about Phil and his Kona here…
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2020 Kona Libre DL Goes 650b and 2×11 GRX!
In case you missed it, Kona recently released the 2020 Kona Libre DL, kitted out with 650b x 47mm tires and a fresh 2x Shimano GRX drivetrain. Check out the complete build kit and photos here…
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Reader’s Rig: Colt’s Kona Wozo
Our latest Reader’s Rig comes from regular contributor Colt Fetters, whose Kona Wozo has been modified to haul skis, panniers, or whatever else he comes up with for his travels off the beaten path. See build details and more photos here…
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The 2020 Kona Unit X Has Landed
The 2020 Kona Unit X gets a major overhaul with BOOST thru-axles, 29 x 2.6″ tires, improved geometry, and a 12-speed drivetrain… all for under $1400.
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2020 Kona Sutra LTD
Kona may have just made an excellent bike even better. The 2020 Kona Sutra LTD gets upgraded wheels, new paint, and what appears to be proper three-pack cage mounts on the fork…
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Reader’s Rig: Pat’s Kona Unit
In this edition of Reader’s Rig, we peek at Pat Valade’s 2017 Kona Unit, which he lovingly refers to as the “Garbage Sled” and built up to reliably take on a bit of everything at a reasonable price. Read on for more about Pat and his bike…
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Kona Libre DL Review: Gravel Priorities
This past summer, Kona slipped yet another drop-bar gravel bike, the Libre, into their lineup. So, where exactly does it fit into Kona’s already versatile range? We tested the Kona Libre DL on countless rides and multiple bikepacking trips to find out. Here’s the full review…