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Founders Buy Back Kona Bicycles
After a surprise stand shut down at Sea Otter and mass layoff of staff last month, Kona Bicycles has been bought back from Kent Outdoors by founders Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron, who have issued this press release to mark what should be a new…
Kona Bicycles Winds Down: Brand For Sale: UK Distributor Continues To Import Stock
Having bought the Kona brand from the founders just two years ago, owners Kent Outdoors have announced they are abandoning the bike market altogether and have put the Kona brand on the market. Kent Outdoors owns a large portfolio of 15 outdoor brands with a…
Concern for Kona as staff take down stand at Sea Otter
The annual Sea Otter Classic race and expo is the traditional new season starter event. Based in California it attracts racers and some of the world’s biggest bike brands every April where they get the chance to show off their new bikes and bits in…
Kona Process X CR Review
All in, the Kona Process X CR is an excellent all-mountain bike. And it’s the nicest-looking mountain bike I’ve seen for a number of years.
Kona Process 153 DL 29 Review: Mellow Yellow
The latest Kona Process 153 rolls on 29in wheels and sits in the middle of the Process range; Process X on one side, Process 134 on the other.
Last Chance To Nominate! The Singletrack Reader Awards
Nominations close on Monday 27th September! Make sure you’ve told us who you think should get our attention this year, in a range of new awards. This year has been a bit different, again. Rather than grumble about the shortage of this and that, this…
Singletrack Reader Awards 2021 – Time for something a bit different
This year has been a bit different, again. In recognition of the fact that there’s not very much stuff out there to buy, and who knows what model year it is, or whether that launched item is actually in the shops, our Singletrack Reader Awards…
Top 10 Bike Reviews of 2020
It’s been a pants year for a lot of reasons, but we’ve still managed to test some great bikes. Here are our top 10 bike reviews of 2020. Below are the 10 most read mountain bike reviews of 2020. If you’re after eMTB reviews, we’ll…
10 hardcore hardtails to build and ride when the trails turn to mush
The glorious weather of the past weeks has been a treat, but deep down inside we all know the slop and mud is on the way so what better time to plan a hardcore hardtail build than now. I don’t know about you, but when…
Kona Honzo ESD first ride review: Kona’s classic hardcore hardtail gets an update
On one of the hottest days of the year, Andi takes out one of the hottest new bikes of the year. Here are his first ride impressions of the Kona Honzo ESD. There was a time that all I rode was steel hardtails. Now and…
2021 Kona Process X launched alongside updated 153
Kona goes eXtreme with a capital X with the release of the new Kona Process X and Process X DL. Gravity-fuelled rigs aimed at the enduro/freeride crowd. Has freeride made a comeback? Well, new bikes from the likes of Commencal and Kona seems to suggest…
First Ride Review: Kona Hei Hei CR/DL | For XC And More
The 2020 Kona Hei Hei has undergone another step-change, continuing its metamorphosis from XC race machine to something much more trail-capable, with a significantly remodelled frame design, geometry updates and upgrades to the componentry. Not too long ago, had you turned up at the start…
5 Minutes With… Miranda Miller | 'I Only Ride Fun Things'
Miranda Miller joined Kona this year for a change in focus. We caught up with her to see how the year has been, and what’s next. Tell us who you are, what you do and why we should go for a bike ride with you…I’m…
Fresh Goods Friday 465 | 3 Bikes, Maximum Waffle
Did you vote in the Reader Awards? Well, it’s too late if you didn’t – you’ve lost your democratic right to pick your favourite. Next week there will be some pro-rogueing, with Chipps donning his nattiest of outfits to present the awards to all the…
First Look | Custom 2020 Kona Process 134
On the day of the 2020 Kona Process 134 launch, we take an exclusive look at a very special custom build. Absent from the range for a couple of years, Kona has now relaunched the shorter travel version of their popular Process bike, the Kona…
Top 10 Most Read Articles Of 2018. You Guys Really Like 12 speed and 29ers…
We’ve done our top 10 most read reviews, and we’ve done our top 10 most read videos, now feast your eyes on the 10 most read articles on Singletrackworld.com of 2018. Can you guess what will be number 1? 10. First Look: Shimano Introduces 12-Speed…
Miranda Miller Joins Kona: “me is a little weird like them”
After a difficult couple of seasons, former DH World Champion Miranda Miller has moved from Specialized to Kona, and with that is shifting her focus to the EWS and – it sounds to us – more fun. The press release announcing the move includes this…
Team Rumours Part 2: Miller, Atwill, Agassiz, Gwin, Harrison, Atherton and more 2019 team news
We’re in the thick of 2019 Team Rumours, with riders finally announcing that they’ll be leaving current contracts and are heading to pastures new.
2019 Team Rumours Roundup, Who’s Going Where Next Season?
We discuss a few of the major 2019 MTB team rumours, some of which are all but confirmed and others that are not.. yet
Unsprung Heroes – 3 Fully Rigid Bikes Tested & Reviewed
Chipps rides three fully rigid bikes from Kona, Pinnacle and Surly. Words Chipps Photography James Vincent I always like to wear a watch. I’m lost without one and don’t like to rely on my phone for the time as I like that to be out of…
Review: Kona’s Unit X is like a singlespeed, but with 10 more gears?
The Kona Unit has a long history, from a Canadian company with an equally deep heritage. While Kona celebrates its 30th birthday in 2018, the Unit name dates back at least half that. The Unit was (and still is) Kona’s cross-country singlespeed bike. Affordable and…
Bike Check: Scott Belshaw’s Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29
Scott Belshaw is the UK sales manager for iconic Canadian brand Kona Bikes. Based in the North West, not too far from Singletrack HQ, Scott swung by last week to collect a test bike and we spotted his personal bike of choice lurking in the…
Video: Watch Graham Agassiz Ride On E, Kona Remote CTRL e-Bike That Is!
Ensuring that no one forgets that they have an e-Bike too, Kona has just released this short video of the Kona Remote CTRL e-Bike ridden by free-riding legend Graham Agassiz. The Remote CTRL is actually the second bike in the Remote range but differs somewhat…
Review: Is Kona Still Ahead Of The Curve? We Get To Grips With The Satori DL
The Satori is a bike that’s returned to Kona’s lineup after a lengthy leave of absence. It was originally released back in 2012 when longer travel 29ers were considered a bit outré, and never really found an audience. Returning for 2018, the bike has been…
Kona Finally Announces Carbon Process 29ers For 2019
It was only a matter of time really before Kona released a carbon version of the Process 29, so while it’s exciting news that they have done so it’s hardly surprising news. The Process 153 CR 29 is new to the Kona Process range for…
Mega Gallery: 29 Top Bikes Of Eurobike 2018. How Many Of Them Will Be e-Bikes?
For 3 days we have haunted the halls of Eurobike, powered by nothing more than strong coffee and salty pretzels. Actually, that’s a complete fabrication of the truth. Eurobike 2018 has been amazing, there has been plenty to see, some good food, genuinely good coffee…
More Kicks For Kids – 3 Kona Bikes For Your Offspring
We’d already seen the bikes for big kids at Sea Otter: a carbon Process 153, a Big Honzo 27.5+ hardtail, and a nice Honzo ST in a special 30th birthday limited edition. Like many other 30 year olds however, Kona has started to turn its…
Kona’s 2019 Newcomers Go Big On 29ers
Kona is 30 years old this year and has many treats in store for you. There are new carbon bikes, new steel hardtails, new drop bar bikes and new e-bikes. Among them is a limited edition Honzo ST – which has been done for the…
Kona Surprises With The Return Of The All-New 2019 Satori Full Suspension Mountain Bike
We're barely into 2018, but Kona's embracing the future with the 2019 Satori full suspension bike.
Wil’s Top 5 Products Of 2017 – The Singletrack Editors’ Choice Awards
Our Technical Editor's favourite products of 2017
All 55 Bikes From EVERY Fresh Goods Friday In 2017 – And Only 3 Are e-Bikes!
You like mountain bikes? Well have we got a present for you! Here's the 54 bikes that appeared in Fresh Goods Friday throughout 2017.
Bike Test: 3 Killer Hardtails Tested & Reviewed
These three hardtails certainly aren't just for beginners.
First Look: Kona Honzo CR Trail DL
Kona does XC a little differently to everyone else. With a 120mm travel Pike and a KS LEV dropper post, the Honzo CR Trail DL is the perfect example
Review: Kona Hei Hei DL
Is the Kona Hei Hei DL just like every other 100mm travel XC bike? Certainly not, and Wil explains why in his review of the carbon fibre green machine
Load Up The Fat Bike For 24 Hours Of Freedom
Kona Wozos are loaded up for a straight out the back door adventure in this sponsored feature.
50 Bikes Of Fresh Goods Friday In 2016
Can you name all of the mountain bikes that we tested in 2016? Here's the top-50 bikes that were featured in Fresh Goods Friday over the past 12 months. Phew!
Plus-Size Shredding In Ireland
Perfect mid-week inspiration courtesy of Leah Maunsell, who's been shredding her Kona Big Honzo in Cork, Ireland.
Review: Kona Honzo Ti
The original Kona Honzo was a radical 29in hardtail built for grin-inducing fun. So how does that translate to titanium? Jason digs deep with the Honzo Ti.
A Singlespeeder’s Guide To Bikepacking
Want to know what it's like to go bikepacking in Finland? Then check this out for some inspiration.
Fresh Goods Friday 315
Oh glory be, it's Friday. That can only mean one thing: there are goods, and they are fresh
Kona Process 153 longtermer
James' longterm relationship with the Kona Process 153 has sadly come to an end. See how his bike evolved in this final review
Fresh Goods Friday 303
A Titanium Honzo from Kona, nifty tubeless tyre solutions, and French electro all feature in this week's jam-packed Fresh Goods Friday
Kona Carbon Honzo – Full Video Added
Kona's hooligan hardtail is now Kona's CARBON hooligan hardtail. Or is it Kona's cross country race hardtail? Or is it both?
We were live! Hei Hei Exclusive!
We get a first look at the new Kona Hei Hei Carbon. You've got until June to decide if you're going for the XC or trail option
It Never Rains, But It Pours – Vallelujah 2016
Kona's Thomas Mitchell takes us through the Tweed Valley's 2016 Vallelujah
