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ou could say we’re a little excited about this year. We’ve been busy. Making groundbreaking bicycles takes work: incorporating the latest technology, diving into how people ride bikes, considering rider fit and handling, assessing maintenance and the many other subtleties of bike evolution that affect design. We drew this road map to 2014 four years ago. Our goal was to leverage our entire 27-year history and create bicycles that are leaders in their category. Basically, that means finding the perfect balance between performance, modern application and ease of use. We’ve arrived at that moment, and we proudly introduce our most complete, technologically advanced, most-harmonized collection of bicycles ever. We have a feeling that 2014 will go down as one of the most definitive in our history. It starts with our new Process platform of Trail/Enduro mountain bikes, an incredibly comprehensive series of bicycles that redefines the genre. It continues with the next step in our successful Operator downhill series, featuring a new carbon frame that’s lighter, stiffer and so much faster. But we didn’t stop there. Our new Super Jake cyclocross machine takes the winning tradition of our carbon Major Jake and breathes next-level performance into the frame by making it disc compatible, with a new rear triangle that eats up rough terrain and spits out speed. Throughout the rest of our fleet, you’ll see new models, and improvements on existing ones. Our Road platform, headlined by our Endurance/Performance Zone Series, is part of our largest collection of Road bikes ever, including unique bikes, like the Ti Rove gravel grinder and a newly framed Sutra touring bike. It keeps going: a redesigned Stinky 24 Kid’s gravity ripper, more affordable carbon models in our Race Light XC range, even long-time staples, like the Blast and Cinder Cone, see new 27.5-inch wheel-frame designs. At Kona, we love riding great bikes. Perhaps even more, though, we love building great bikes. Enjoy 2014.
-THE KONA CREW LETTER FROM THE KONA CREW
2014 Technology materials Since we produced our first mountain bike 27 years ago, Kona has partnered with the finest frame-building and material manufacturers in the world. It’s why our name is synonymous with longevity, durability, performance and value. We decide which material will yield the best ride attributes for a given application, from the simple elegance of steel to high-tech Toray Carbon, Scandium, Aluminum, even a dash of Titanium. At Kona, we pride ourselves on marrying material with intended use, going to great lengths to ensure your bike is built with The Kona Ride in mind.
KONA CROMOLY For 2014, you'll find the simplicity, strength, comfort, resilience and playfulness of Kona Cromoly interspersed throughout our road- and mountain-bike platforms. Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability and supple-ride characteristics as steel. We’ve never strayed from cycling’s original material and have worked tirelessly to adapt, refine and innovate Cromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve. KONA CROMOLY BIKES: Downside, Honzo, Rove, Sutra
REYNOLDS 520 BUTTED CROMOLY From one of the world’s top cromoly manufacturers, Reynolds Cycling Technology, comes Reynolds 520 tubes, which are mandrel butted for accurate profiles and available in a wide range of shapes. Weight savings from butting provides competitively priced, light framesets. The Reynolds 520 range uses the same chemistry as their 725 range but without the heat-treatment process. REYNOLDS 520 BIKES: Paddy Wagon, Unit, Honky Tonk, Explosif
KONA 7005/6061 ALUMINUM BUTTED Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, affordable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, allowing us to fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application. KONA 7005/6061 BIKES: Process 153 DL, Process 153, Process 134 DL, Process 134, Process 111 DL, Process 111, Precept DL, Precept, Park Operator, Entourage, Taro, Shred, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Tika, Wo, Lava Dome, Mahuna, Dew, Dew Plus, Dew DL, Dr Good, Dr Dew, CoCo, Splice DL, Splice, Jake 24, Makena, Hula, Shred 20, Shred 24, Stinky 24, Ute
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materials 2014 Technology KONA RACE LIGHT 7005/6061 ALUMINUM BUTTED Kona Race Light 7005/6061 is a lighter, more performance-oriented fabrication of our 7005 and 6061 Aluminum tubing. Designed to meet Kona’s discerning race specifications, Race Light 7005/6061 uses custom butting to create thicker tubes at weld areas and important parts of the frame, providing incredible strength and torsional integrity to the feel of the ride. We remove wall thickness in other parts of the frameset to lighten up the bike, giving the perfect balance between quickness and stiffness. The emphasis here is on performance, lightness and speed, built the Kona way. KONA RACE LIGHT 7005/6061 BIKES: Jake, Jake the Snake, Zing, Hei Hei, Blast, Kahuna DL, Kahuna, Mohala, Satori
KONA RACE LIGHT 6069 ALUMINUM BUTTED At Kona, we are always refining materials to achieve the best mix of ride performance for certain applications. With Kona Race Light 6069 tubing, we are actually able to make framesets that are lighter and stiffer than Scandium 7005. Not quite as light and stiff as Scandium 6069, but significantly more affordable, Kona Race Light 6069 Aluminum allows our designers to make the tubing thinner while maintaining the preferred ride characteristics, stiffness and strength for a desired riding application. KONA RACE LIGHT 6069 BIKES: Zone
KONA SCANDIUM 6069 BUTTED Known to be one of the strongest alloys in the world, Kona Scandium 6069 is featured in a few of our high- to middleend bike models, mainly in our dual-suspension and Race Light XC mountain bikes. Introduced to our line in 2012, Kona Scandium 6069 comes with yield strengths that are about 40 percent higher than previous Scandium alloys. The result is the strongest per-weight aluminum alloy ever made. Because of its fibrous or fine-grained structure, Scandium 6069 alloy reveals a unique combination of corrosion resistance and excellent fatigue strength. KONA SCANDIUM 6069 BIKES: Hei Hei Hei, Cinder Cone, Big Unit
3-2.5 TITANIUM 3-2.5 Titanium is an alloy consisting of 3 percent aluminum, 2.5 percent vanadium, and 94.5 percent pure titanium. Excellent fatigue life, lightweight, property consistency, form-ability, and corrosion resistance are but a few of the reasons 3-2.5 is still the premier frame material when it comes to high-quality, seamless tube titanium. Kona’s 3-2.5 Ti bikes are manufactured in the U.S.A. by Lynskey Performance Designs, one of the top titanium fabricators in the world. 2014 3-2.5 TI BIKES: Ti Rove, Raijin, Ti Explosif
TECHNOLOGY / MATERIALS
2014 Technology materials KONA CARBON To create our growing fleet of Kona Carbon bikes, Kona has partnered with some of the most reputable carbon manufacturers in the world. Our design team works intimately with our production facilities to ensure the desired ride characteristics, durability demands and weight stipulations are met to the highest standards possible. Kona Carbon Race bikes are featherlight, super-fast and very durable. STEP 1: APPLICATION
At Kona, we are very selective when choosing carbon fiber for a given application. Every bike requires a different balance of weight, strength, frame damping, stiffness, compliancy and durability. With over 25 years experience making bikes for every known cycling discipline, the first step in the design phase is ensuring how carbon fiber can be optimized for its intended use. STEP 2: DESIGNING AND ENGINEERING THE KONA RIDE
For the Kona Product Development Team, it’s imperative that key elements of the Kona Ride come to life in our carbon bikes. Like with all of our bikes, efficiency, agility, comfort, and overall strength are key considerations when we begin to work a carbon frame design. We work to leverage all the inherent properties of the material, which are markedly different than steel or aluminum, and it’s crucial that it still feels, rides and lasts like a Kona. STEP 3: MATERIALS & FABRICATION
THE WEAVE: Kona Carbon bikes use TORAY fibers, what we have determined to be the most technologically advanced in the industry; this is the same carbon weave used throughout most Formula 1 racing cars. Our entire structure is always built with unidirectional prepreg carbon fiber underneath a UD frame finish. The result? Frames with industry-leading weight, stiffness and durability. THE FRAME: Kona Carbon frames are built with a monocoque main triangle that allows continuous fibers at the tube junctures, resulting in a stronger and lighter overall structure. Our production process also eliminates as much bonded-in aluminum inserts as possible. When we do put alloy into the frame, we take very specific steps on their surface treatment and have special jigs for each step to ensure proper alignment. Kona Carbon frames are only molded with internal air bags, which are removed after the molding process. This means our carbon frames are made from only the best ingredients: carbon fiber and epoxy. STEP 4: TESTING
During the prototyping process, our frames are tested for weeks at a time on veritable bike torture machines that push our designs through tens of thousands of cycles. What we learn from this directly translates into making strong frames, while eliminating unnecessary material. Kona Team athletes—experts when it comes to pushing the limits of our bicycles in realworld scenarios—are the next in line when it comes to testing our prototype Kona Carbon Race bikes. Even after the rigors of factory test rigs and pro-rider testing, our product team continues to abuse the same prototypes day-in and day-out to ensure we are building the best Kona Carbon Race frames we possibly can. KONA CARBON BIKES: Operator, Supreme Operator, Super Jake, Major Jake, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, King Kahuna, Big Kahuna, Zone One, Zone Two, Zing Supreme, Zing DL
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2014 GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
THE KONA RIDE
At Kona, we spend long hours focused on the little details that make up the perfect ride: the durability and versatility of Kona’s Independent Suspension technology, our growing fleet of Kona Carbon bikes, our philosophy when it comes to rider fit or how we choose which frame material goes with specific applications. Comfort, stability, standover, cornering performance and every nuance in between, the Kona Ride has long been a definitive element of what makes our company unique. And while we make bicycles for almost every type of rider and ride surface imaginable, at the end of the day, we design bikes that are playful and fun. Because as long-time cyclists, we know that a bike is all about you, the engine inside. COMPACT REAR TRIANGLE Short chainstays and seatstays provide a perfect balance of stability and power transfer when out of the saddle and pedaling hard. Shorter seatstays also have less deflection during braking and accelerate faster than longer stays. A more compact rear triangle also helps the bike to negotiate tight-twisting sections of trail. The Honzo, Operator and Process 111 are good examples of 2014 bikes with incredibly compact rear triangles: quick, aggressive in corners, fun to jump and laterally stiff.
HYDROFORMED TUBING Hydroforming is a tube-shaping technology that uses high-pressure liquid to form the shape of a tube and align its grain structure. Quite simply, the technology delivers a sound structure and ride performance like no other tube-shaping process in the world. The process results in a seamless, continuous, aligned piece of metal, right down to the fiber structure itself. Hydroformed tubing is especially advantageous at weld points where tubes can be flared to increase weld areas, adding strength without adding weight in the form of extra gussets. The result is a strong, flawless frame with great lateral stability, durability and responsiveness. Not to mention, it looks real sharp too.
SUPERPLASTIC FORMED TUBING Superplastic Forming (SPF) uses high temperatures to shape aluminum tubing when the tube structure is in its most “plastic” and formable state. SPF creates better tube shapes that cannot be produced using traditional forming techniques; 90 percent of the tube can be shaped, resulting in more optimized shapes and less weight. SPF tubes are the perfect alternative to more expensive carbon fiber, and they are comparable in weight and performance, without the accompanying disadvantages.
INTERNAL HEADSET By having the headset bearing located inside the headtube (called “zero stack”), rather than the top and bottom, we are able to achieve a number of advantages when it comes to front-end stiffness, durability and overall riding performance. The major benefit of an internal headset is the extra layer of protection it provides the bearings against the elements. Additionally, the bearings are commonly available angular contact bearings, which are easily and inexpensively replaced. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.
GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES / THE KONA RIDE
THE KONA RIDE
2014 GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
TAPERED HEADTUBE Aside from improving the aesthetic, due to its cleaner lines and smooth transition between the fork crown and the headset cover, tapered headtubes also offer a more solid interface between forks with tapered steertubes and the bicycle frame itself. More girth at the bottom of the headtube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered headtube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.
NEW TRAIL/ENDURO KONA SIZING AND FIT Fit is the prime contributor to comfort and confidence on any type of bike design. It is especially critical on Trail/Enduro bikes where the uphill speed and efficiency an XC bike needs to be is at balance with the control of a downhill bike. Trail/Enduro bikes currently on the market are still subject to the traditional fit and sizing mountain bikes took from road-bike sizing standards, whereby seat tube length defined the sizing, and stem lengths increased with frame size. As a result, riders have been forced to replace stock stems because they are too long for use in technical terrain. While this Band-Aid solution has improved the ride, we would argue that the balance of the bike has been negatively affected. Radically shortening a stem, without regard for the geometry of the bike, will create a bike that is too small, and it shifts the weight bias rearward and creates a steep head angle, resulting in a twitchy ride. No good. In 2012, Kona took the modest step of offering a Trail hardtail with a longer reach, shorter stem and slack head angle. To balance the wheelbase growth from the longer reach we aggressively shortened the chainstays. In 2013, we built on this by offering the first Process model, featuring the same formula: long toptube, short stem and short chainstays. In 2014, we are turning it to 11 by offering three different Process models, each with the trailworthy balance of long reach, short stem, slack head angle and short chainstays. On our XC Race bikes, we feature longer toptubes coupled with shorter stems and slightly shorter headset stack heights. The steps between sizes are at half-inch to one-inch increments, with up to seven sizes ranging from 14 to 22 inches on many models. In our Commuter and Road platforms, size gaps are even at 15 to 20mm steps. There are still up to six sizes, from 46cm to 61cm on most models. When it's called for, seat posts are either offset or straight to maximize the reach and power output of the rider. More importantly, our comprehensive bike sizing allows Kona dealers to determine rider fit more easily from model to model and category to category.
All Process bikes come with 40mm stems.
GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES / THE KONA RIDE
Short chainstays and compact rear triangle for increased handling.
2014 GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
THE KONA RIDE
TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS An increasing amount of 2014 Kona models feature the benefits of tubeless compatible rims. Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance, better tire grip on the trail, lower rolling resistance and weight savings over traditional tube + tire systems. For 2014, you’ll find tubeless compatible rims on most of our XC Race Light and Enduro bikes, as well as throughout our Cyclocross and Road platforms.
12x142 / 12x157 REAR AXLES The XC/Trail/Enduro 12x142mm and the DH 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142mm/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. The take-away? 12x142 and 12x157 standards make a bike that rides better and is easier to work on.
CLEAN CABLE ROUTING Throughout Kona’s 2014 range, you’ll find many subtle changes to cable routing. Some are now internal, while others have been rerouted to improve performance and tidy aesthetics. These are small changes you may not even notice, but rest assured the changes are designed with ease-of-maintenance in mind and are not fashion driven. Okay, maybe we do like the clean lines of internal cable routing.
Rear derailleur and rear brake internal cable routing on the Supreme Operator
Front and rear derailleur internal cable routing on all Process bikes.
Internal brake and derailleur cables on the Zone Two.
Internal brake and derailleur cables on the new Super Jake.
GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES / THE KONA RIDE
THE KONA RIDE
2014 GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
DROPPER POSTS Dropper posts are a key element in riding technical singletrack. No surprise then, for 2014 we’ve spec’d dropper posts on numerous models throughout our Enduro and MTB Trail platforms, featuring the lightweight and proven seat posts from Kind Shock. Bikes like the Honzo, Taro and new Wo fat bike do not come equipped with dropper posts but have cable routing to allow for after-market upgrades.
27.5-INCH WHEELS Introduced on the Kona Explosif in a mid-season launch last year, for 2014 you’ll find 27.5-inch wheels on the Process 134 and 153, the Precept DL and Precept, the Explosif, Cinder Cone and Blast. The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels, but are more maneuverable and nimble than 29-inch ones. They are, quite literally, the best of both worlds. Specifically for Trail and Enduro applications, 27.5-inch wheels noticeably increase overall performance and ride confidence.
Cinder Cone 27.5
LIFETIME WARRANTY Kona warrants to the original owner that their new Kona bicycle frame purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for the lifetime of ownership by the original owner. This warranty is limited to five years for carbon fiber frames. The warranty for carbon fiber Supreme Operator and Operator frames is limited to 2 years. During this warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner’s manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information.
GEOMETRY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY FEATURES / THE KONA RIDE
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION Since we started making dual-suspension bikes in 1995, Kona has used variations of a single-pivot suspension design with a linkage actuated shock. Historically, we referred to this as four-bar suspension. Some criticism has been directed towards Kona for not incorporating new systems over the years. Which begs the question, why have we focused on refinement rather than reinvention? The answer from our Product Group: Independence. Suspension design is an exercise in finding balance. Our bikes feature the legendary feel of The Kona Ride: efficient, smooth, predictable and intuitive. For our designers, this means extensive study of the relationship between leverage rate curve, pivot placement, geometry, intended use and fit. These ride characteristics come to life through an unwavering attention to detail, not newfangled suspension gimmicks. In short, our history and intimacy with the same suspension philosophy allows us to achieve all the performance attributes we find necessary when it comes to making dual-suspension mountain bikes. For 2014, our dual-suspension bikes feature three suspension configurations: Swinger, Beamer and Rocker. It’s important to note that while these suspension platforms look different, they’re functionally the same: single-pivot suspension designs with a linkage actuated shock. Balancing these independent suspension designs creates the consistent Kona Ride across our wide range of dual-suspension bikes.
Process 134 DL
Precept DL
Supreme Operator
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION RIDE-SPECIFIC GEOMETRY
LONG REACH
SHORT STEM
The little details of frame geometry make up the perfect ride. Kona’s relentless focus on finding the best balance of these details for a given discipline gives every one of our bikes the distinct Kona Ride. Kona Independent Suspension allows us to tweak the angles and the dimensions of our bikes down to the exact millimeter.
RIDE-SPECIFIC LEVERAGE RATE CURVE Careful consideration of rider needs, shock tunes and hours upon hours of hard work selecting pivot locations are the keys to figuring out the kinematics of suspension performance. Our leverage rate curves are designed to provide the best ride for certain applications. How do we do that? By making the suspension predictable throughout the travel and easy to tune.
DURABILITY Tested in the Pacific Northwest, our prototype frames spend their winters on the North Shore and in the muck and mud of Washington. Summer finds them in the Whistler Bike Park or all-day rides in the alpine. What have we learned from all of this? That widely spaced pivots featuring oversized bearings stop early-bearing wear from side loading and create better resistance to pressure washers.
Carbon bridged, super stiff alloy rockers on the Supreme Operator.
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
Oversized pivot hardware and 12 x 157 axle on the Supreme Operator.
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION ROCKER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION Different riders have different needs, but Trail and Enduro riders need a lot of everything—from downhill performance to stable pedaling. With Rocker Independent Suspension we found a healthy balance between the down and the up, while also designing a suspension platform that was as compact and low-slung on the frame as possible for maximum standover, stiffness and maneuverability. We developed our Rocker Independent Suspension to achieve all of these goals by creating a consistent leverage rate curve that perfectly matches currently available air shocks. This allows the suspension to provide a stable pedaling platform, while giving the rider a predictable feel throughout the travel. ROCKER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION MODELS: Process 134 DL, Process 134, Process 153 DL, Process 153, Process 111 DL, Process 111
Process 134 DL
The Rocker configuration features a top tube shock mount.
Low slung, laterally stiff Rocker configuration on the new Process platform.
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION BEAMER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION The evolution of Kona’s Walking Beam 4-Bar Linkage, we’ve completely redrawn the suspension kinematics of the configuration, making it more progressive off the top, helping the bike to stay higher in the travel and recover from hits more quickly. Featured on our new Carbon Operator platform, the Park Operator, Entourage and Race Light Hei Hei dualsuspension bikes, Beamer Independent Suspension takes the pure shock movement, tune-ability and performance durability of Kona Independent Suspension and breathes new life into select mountain bikes with a distinctly more modern ride feel. BEAMER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION MODELS: Supreme Operator, Operator, Park Operator, Entourage, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei Hei, Hei Hei
Hei Hei Supreme
Entourage
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
Supreme Operator
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION SWINGER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION First introduced on the Satori, and featured on the new Precept DL and Precept for 2014, Kona’s Swinger configuration allows us to increase standover and optimize the leverage rate for Trail and All-Mountain riding in a way that we could not have done with other configurations. It retains the same advantages and performance features as our other designs, but at a more affordable price. SWINGER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION MODELS: Precept DL, Precept, Satori
Precept DL
Top tube shock mount for increased standover.
Swinger Independent Suspension configuration on the new Precept DL.
KONA INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
NEW CARBON OPERATOR
TECHNOLOGY BRIEF
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: Introducing the new 2014 Carbon Operator, the next step in Kona’s long tradition of DH bike technology. While it’s important to note this is the first time we’ve used carbon in a Gravity application, that’s not all we’ve done here.
GEOMETRY, LEVERAGE RATE CURVE AND RIDE PERFORMANCE: We made subtle tweaks to the geometry and leverage rate curve, noticeably increasing the balance, predictability and maneuverability of the new 2014 Operators.
Supreme Operator
Integrated downtube protector.
Low standover.
Operator
NEW CARBON OPERATOR / TECHNOLOGY BRIEF
Size, geometry and frame part detail info decal.
TECHNOLOGY BRIEF
NEW CARBON OPERATOR
NEW-SCHOOL RIDE PERFORMANCE We enjoy the new-school trails—smooth, bermed with jumps—and have learned a lot about being light of foot. We’ve taken those lessons back to our home turf and found new lines with this evolved approach to geometry and suspension design. We do not want to create bikes that ride like couches. We think that’s boring, slow and not fun. We decided to make a unique DH bike—one that you ride, not one that rides you.
RIDE FEEL BEFORE AXLE PATH It’s one of many factors that must be balanced to make a World Cup-level bike. If you only listen to the Internet, however, you would find it nearly impossible to make it down a rocky trail without a perfectly rearward axle path. Geometry (making the bike maneuverable), leverage rate curve (making the bike predictable and easily tunable) is more important than selling the soul of the bike for a “perfect” axle path. (What is perfect anyway?). A bike that is maneuverable uses its travel prudently and is intuitively responsive to rider input, allowing the rider to skim over technical terrain faster than plowing through.
MORE PROGRESSIVE LEVERAGE RATE CURVE Compared to the original Operator, we’ve made the leverage rate curve more progressive at the beginning of the stroke. We did this for several reasons: it keeps the bike higher in the travel by making the initial travel stiffer in compression, as well as providing faster initial rebound. It also matches the initial leverage rate curve of currently available forks so front and rear suspension are more in synch. The curve is more progressive at the beginning of the stroke, and consistently so through the travel, providing the rider with a predictable and easily tuned bike. It is also easier on the rear damper as there are no sudden spikes in force on the shock caused by rapid changes in the leverage rate curve.
NEW CARBON OPERATOR / TECHNOLOGY BRIEF
NEW CARBON OPERATOR
FRAME FEATURES
THESE DROPOUTS ARE HOLLOW TECHNOLOGY: We spent a considerable amount of time on these dropouts. They are machined out and hollow, but we have hidden this from you so hollow spaces are also hidden from rocks, muck and loam. The lines and shape of the dropouts (and chainstays) were kept as clean as possible to avoid hanging up on anything. Dual pinch bolts for maximum stiffness.
OVERSIZE BEARINGS: Large bearings are used to increased durability via resistance to wear from side loading and pressure washers. We use two standard industrial-sized bearings on the frame that are inexpensive and easily sourced worldwide. The outer race bearing seat has been machined to allow for easy removal of the bearing by pushing only on the outer race without specialized bearing tools. All bearings are held in the frame, this prevents off-axis loading when pivots are torqued.
12 X 157 REAR O.L.D. SPACING: Same advantages as 12x142mm—easy rear-wheel placement, lateral stiffness.
SHIMANO PF104.5 BB SHELL: Uses pressfit bottom bracket cups with standard 83mm shell cranks.
NEW CARBON OPERATOR / FRAME FEATURES
SMALL PARTS HARDWARE: • Fork bumper mounting screws • Derailleur-hanger mounting bolts • Rear-axle pinch bolts • Rear-brake cable guide mounts all use the same 13mm rotor bolts
INTEGRATED FORK BUMPERS
CABLE ROUTING: Internal cable routing for rear derailleur, externalbrake cable routing with internal-cable routing option. Cable routing has been kept close to the main pivot to limit movement of cable between the front triangle and rear triangle.
UD MONOCOQUE KONA CARBON DH FRONT TRIANGLE: Why Carbon? Because we could make the frame stronger and lighter. We’ve taken a different approach, avoiding fashionably stylized tube shapes and focusing on round tubes, which are still the best performers in terms of overall strength, stiffness and dent resistance.
DOWNTUBE PROTECTOR LOW MOUNTED REAR SHOCK: Rear shock is mounted low on the frame for better center of gravity and upside down to minimize swing weight.
PIVOTS: Lightweight large outer dimensions thru-axles feature large 12-point hex tool interface to prevent tool interface wear.
NEW CARBON OPERATOR / FRAME FEATURES
NEW PROCESS PLATFORM
TECHNOLOGY BRIEF
PROCESS OVERVIEW – ONE PLATFORM, THREE BIKES, SIX MODELS Different riders have different needs. Riders all over the world struggle to define what Trail, All Mountain or Enduro riding is. When it came to designing the ultimate platform of bikes for technical off-road riding, we saw the need to develop a versatile product line to fit the needs of every definition. Our prime design directive was to find the best possible balance of geometry, travel and wheel size. As a result, we came up with some very specific travel numbers that complement the design, wheel size and intended use of specific models. The results are our three Process bikes: the 111, 134 and 153.
GEOMETRY – CHALLENGING TRADITION Trail and Enduro bikes currently on the market are still subject to the traditional fit and sizing mountain bikes took from road-bike sizing, where seat tube length defined the size, and stem lengths increased with the frame size. This doesn’t make sense given what today’s riders are trying to do on their Enduro bikes: pedal them like XC bikes and descend them like DH bikes. So we rethought the equation with a holistic approach: stem-length, reach, toptube length, chainstay length, front center, and wheelbase, all relevant to the fit, form and function of the modern mountain bike.
Process 134 DL
Process 153 DL
NEW PROCESS PLATFORM / TECHNOLOGY BRIEF
Process 111 DL
GEOMETRY FEATURES
NEW PROCESS PLATFORM
STEM LENGTH
LONGER TOPTUBES
Critical to how the bike steers: short stems provide stiff and quick handling. This is especially important when the headtube angle gets slacker. Additionally, taller riders should not be penalized with slower steering and flexible 90mm stems. In our opinion, long stems have no place on serious trail bikes.
In high-speed situations, a perceived downside of short chainstays is that wheelbase is reduced and stability is negatively affected. We’ve countered this effect by lengthening the toptube, increasing the overall wheelbase. The result is stability at speed without compromising lowspeed handling.
SEAT TUBE
SLACK HEAD ANGLE
With the adoption of dropper posts, the seat tube itself no longer needs to define the size of the bike, allowing us to lower our toptubes to the absolute minimum on all sizes. And we do mean all sizes: the XL has the same minimal standover as the small.
Keeps the bike stable at speed and allows the bike to roll out of steep terrain confidently. One of the downsides of slack head angles is that it makes the bike handle more slowly, more awkwardly and less responsively at reduced speeds—this is exacerbated by wide bars. Short stems counteract this effect of slack head angle allowing for quick handling of the bike at slow speeds.
SHORT CHAINSTAYS
SUSPENSION – CONSISTENT LEVERAGE RATE CURVE
Improves the handling of the bike at slow speeds, cornering in all situations, jump-ability and overall bike stiffness.
With our new Process platform, we’ve developed a very consistent leverage rate curve that perfectly matches currently available air shocks. This allows the suspension to provide a stable pedaling platform while giving the rider a predictable feel throughout the travel.
NEW PROCESS PLATFORM / GEOMETRY FEATURES
NEW PROCESS PLATFORM
FRAME FEATURES
FRAME DETAILS – A STANDARDIZED APPROACH With the Process platform, we made a distinct effort to have all of the bikes share many of the same frame details. This helps both the consumer and dealer on many levels, most notably ease of maintenance, standardized replacement parts, and a succinct story when it comes to selling the bicycles. For the consumer, it allows them to easily determine which model is right for them as all frame, geometry, suspension and design features represent a progression. The decision on which bike to select is then based on their own style of riding and the terrain their most often exposed to.
PROCESS PLATFORM FRAME FEATURES: • Tapered headtube • ISCG05 tabs • Internally routed derailleur cables. • Standard- and stealth-style dropper post cable routing • Seat tube geometry designed around dropper seatposts • Shimano Pressfit 92 bottom bracket • Hollow forged tooling: All of the forged parts have been pocketed out from the inside; this cleans up the overall appearance and keeps these cavities from filling with rocks, muck and sweet loam
STANDARD & STEALTH DROPPER POST CABLE ROUTING
SRAM / SHIMANO E2 FRONT DERAILLEUR MOUNT INTERNALLY ROUTED DERAILLEUR CABLES
FRAME BEARINGS: • Large bearings for increased wear resistance from side loading and the real bearing killer: pressure washers • Three standard industrial-sized bearings used on the frame with replacement bearings are inexpensive and easily sourced • Outer race bearing seat has been machined to allow for easy removal by pushing only on the outer race without specialized bearing tools • Bearing seats have been positioned to isolate the bearings between pivot clevises to prevent off-axis loading when pivots are torqued
PIVOT HARDWARE: • Lightweight large outer-dimension thru-axles • Major linkage axles feature large 12-point hex tool interface, preventing tool interface wear on axles • Large threads on axles to avoid stripping
STIFF, COMPACT REAR TRIANGLE: • 12x142 Maxle rear axle • Hydroformed Kona 6069 Aluminum Butted seatstays • Large bearings mated to large outer-dimension thru-axles • Compact geometry • Carbon Bridged Rocker—the lightest, stiffest rocker possible • SRAM S3 / Shimano E2 front derailleur mount
NEW PROCESS PLATFORM / FRAME FEATURES
12 x 142 MAXLE REAR AXLE
TAPERED HEADTUBE LARGE BEARINGS
ISCG TABS
SHIMANO PRESSFIT 92 BOTTOM BRACKET
NEW PROCESS PLATFORM / FRAME FEATURES
NEWCARBON CYCLOCROSS Welcome to the future. Brand new for 2014, the real deal full-on cyclocross race machine—a redesign of our carbon CX race monocoque frame and fork for disc brakes only. While we were at it, we increased chainstay diameter to maintain stiffness during out-of-thesaddle efforts and decreased seatstay diameter to preserve our famous ride quality. Equipped with the best parts money can buy—SRAM red 11-speed drive train with hydraulic brakes and a lightweight Stan’s tubeless wheelset— this bike is so hot you’ll want to ride it in the off season as well, so we’ve included hidden fender eyelets and two bottle mounts. The Kona Super Jake, if you can’t win on this you’re not trying.
SUPER JAKE/ MAJOR JAKE
10MM THIN SEATSTAYS: The seatstays on the new Major Jake/Super Jake pushed the limit of molding technology at only 10mm in diameter. This allows for complaince in the ride while the power is still transfered directly via the large chainstays.
TUCKED DISC BRAKE MOUNT: The rear brake mount is tucked in between the seatstay and chain stay as tight as possible. Clipping a shoe on the brake is not a problem on these bikes, and the cable routing is direct for both cable and hydro brakes.
CYCLOCROSS DISC We like to ride our cross bikes a lot. It’s a fun way to breathe new life into old terrain. In the off season our ‘cross bikes often pull rest-day singletrack missions to keep the drop bar skillset fresh. Adding disc brakes to an already amazing platform allows the rider more “ambitious” line choices on techy singletrack without the loss of braking power during the descent. Disc brakes on the Major Jake/Super Jake add to their versatility for multiple applications. Let’s face it, rim brakes don’t always cut it.
STEALTH FENDER MOUNTS: Hidden fender mounts allow riding all winter long, without doing a load of laundry after every ride. The fender mounts can be removed along with the fenders to prevent damage, and for a flush look.
KONA RACE LIGHT CARBON
GEOMETRY
Kona Race Light Carbon frames are built with a monocoque main triangle that allows continuous fibers at the tube junctures, resulting in a stronger and lighter overall structure. Our production process also eliminates as much bonded-in aluminum inserts as possible. When we do put alloy into the frame we take very specific steps on their surface treatment and have special jigs for each step to ensure proper alignment. Kona Race Light Carbon frames are only molded with internal air bags, which are removed after the molding process. This means our carbon frames are made from only the best ingredients: carbon fiber and epoxy.
Size
49mm
53mm
56mm
59mm
61mm
63mm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
388 566 70.5 110 74 490 425 65 1016 599 398 45 535 778
385 558 71 135 73.5 530 425 65 1022 606 398 45 550 797
389 576 71.5 155 73 560 425 62 1029 612 398 45 565 823
403 597 72 175 73 590 425 62 1044 627 398 45 585 849
413 608 72.5 185 72.5 610 425 62 1053 636 398 45 605 863
419 622 72.5 200 72.5 630 425 62 1063 646 398 45 615 880
NEW CARBON / MAjOR/SUPER jAKE
DI2 CABLE ROUTING: Set the frame up with Shimano Di2 or standard cables. Either way this frame will be forward compatible for a long time to come.
KONA CARBON RACE LIGHT UD MONOCOQUE FRAME/FORK:
PF30 BB SHELL:
No shortcuts taken with the tube-to-tube process here. A full monocoque front end with a tapered headtube and carbon fork give you the most responsive, lightest ride possible.
Uses standard pressfit bottom bracket plastic cups to prevent creaking bearings and damage to the frame. Also, set your Major Jake/Super Jake up single speed with an eccentric bottom bracket.
EXTERNAL REAR BRAKE HOSE: While internal brake hoses look sweet, not everyone can afford to bring two bikes to a cross race. Keeping these bikes serviceable is a priority for Kona.
NEW CARBON / MAjOR/SUPER jAKE
CARBON ROAD ZONE ONE/ZONE TWO Our Zone series of Road Endurance bikes is the culmination of three years of research and design. We thought of everything, from a monocoque Kona Carbon Race frame that balances comfort and speed, efficiency and durability, to increased tire clearance and hidden fender eyelets for winter training. Incorporating all of the elements needed to ride the Long Sweet Road for a sweet long time, the Zone One/Two bikes are our top drawer Endurance road bikes, perfect for Gran Fondo, road racing, even all-day gravel road adventures.
INCREASED TIRE CLEARANCE: Our proprietary Kona Carbon Race unidirectional monocoque frame comes with clearance to accommodate 28c tires with full length fenders or 32c tires without fenders, a design feature for riders who want wider tires with better traction, shock absorption, and durability for rough roads or winter training.
HIDDEN FENDER EYELETS: Mount real fenders securely and without hassle.
GEOMETRY Size
49cm
53cm
56cm
59cm
61cm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
384 544 71.5 125 74.5 490 416 78 996 593 380 45 535 746
388 566 72 150 74 530 416 75 1004 599 380 45 550 778
393 580 72 165 73.5 560 418 75 1016 609 380 45 565 798
402 598 72.5 185 73 590 418 72 1027 619 380 45 585 824
413 610 73 195 72.5 610 422 72 1040 628 380 45 605 839
CARBON / ZONE ONE/TWO
PRESS FIT 30 BB SHELL: Stiffer, stronger, lighter 30mm-diameter spindle.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING: Two sets of specific hardware that allows for internal routing for electronic shifting systems or mechanical shifting systems.
ENDURANCE-INSPIRED GEOMETRY: We worked closely with legendary road bicycle manufacturer Dedacciai of Campagnola, Italy, to create a custom-designed monocoque carbon road bike that’s comfort oriented but still nimble and agile. Compared to modern race geometry, our angles are slightly more relaxed, with ideal chainstay length, top tube lengths and headtube heights that allow for a variety of fit needs—a touch of classic road geometry for a ride that’s stable in descents and rough roads, yet still fast as hell.
TUBELESS WHEELSET: Results in a better quality ride feel, with more air volume for increased pinch flat and puncture protection, the ability to run lower tire pressure for better surface contact, and a laterally stiffer rim with the same given overall weight. Zone One/ Zone Two comes with standard tires and tubes, but the wheelset gives the consumer the ability to use a true UST road tire of their choosing.
CUSTOM KONA/DEDACCIAI DESIGNED MONOCOQUE FORK: Features slight curve for a forgiving, smooth and compliant ride.
PURPOSE BUILT: With a frame weight of sub 1000 grams, we set out to create a lightweight bike featuring the very best and most advanced materials available that wouldn’t be too brittle or delicate. Zone One/Two are not limited to the confines of glass-top black asphalt—it’s tough enough to go down the dirt road.
CARBON / ZONE ONE/TWO
2014 TECHNOLOGY SIZING & FIT KONA SIZING & FIT Sizing and fit have always been one of the main strengths of the Kona Ride. With more stock sizes available than any other bike company, our size scale is designed to be continuous from platform to platform and is easy to understand from the perspective of the consumer because our simplified system allows easy fine-tuning that creates a perfect marriage of bike and rider. When it's called for, seat posts are either offset or straight to maximize the reach and power output of the rider. More importantly, our comprehensive bike sizing allows Kona dealers and riders to determine their fit more easily from model to model and category to category.
GEOMETRY LEGEND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TECHNOLOGY / SIZING & FIT
REACH STACK HEAD TUBE ANGLE HEAD TUBE LENGTH SEAT TUBE ANGLE SEAT TUBE LENGTH CHAINSTAY LENGTH
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
BOTTOM BRACKET DROP FRONT CENTER WHEELBASE FORK LENGTH FORK OFFSET TOP TUBE LENGTH STANDOVER
SIZING & FIT 2014 TECHNOLOGY FIT CHART ROAD / CX / COMMUTER Height/Inches 4'10" - 5'1" 5'0" - 5'3" 5'2" - 5'7" 5'6" - 5'11" 5'10" - 6'3" 6'2" - 6'5"
Height/Metric 147 - 155 cm 152 - 160 cm 157 - 170 cm 168 - 180 cm 178 - 190 cm 188 - 196 cm
Inseam/Inches 25” - 27” 26" - 28" 27" - 29" 29" - 31" 31" - 33" 33" - 36"
Inseam/Metric 64 - 69 cm 66 - 71 cm 69 - 74 cm 74 - 79 cm 79 - 84 cm 84 - 91 cm
Inseam/Metric 61 - 69 cm 66 - 74 cm 69 - 76 cm 74 - 79 cm 76 - 84 cm 81 - 89 cm 84 - 91 cm
Road 49 cm 49/53 cm 53/56 cm 56/59 cm 61 cm
CX 47 cm 47/49 cm 49/53 cm 53/56 cm 56/59 cm 61/63 cm
Commuter 46 cm 46/49 cm 49/53 cm 53/56 cm 56/59 cm 61 cm
MTB XC 13/15 13/15/16 13/15/16/17 15/16/17/18 17/18/19 18/19/20/21 19/20/21/22
AM/Enduro Small Small Small/Medium Small/Medium Medium/Large Large/XL Large/XL
Gravity Small Small Small/Medium Small/Medium Medium/Large Medium/Large Large
MTB / ALL MOUNTAIN / GRAVITY Height/Inches 4'10" - 5'1" 5'0" - 5'3" 5'2" - 5'7" 5'6" - 5'10" 5'9" - 6'0" 5'11" - 6'2" 6'1" - 6'5"
Height/Metric 147 - 155 cm 152 - 160 cm 157 - 170 cm 168 - 178 cm 175 - 183 cm 180 - 188 cm 185 - 196 cm
Inseam/Inches 24” - 27” 26" - 29" 27" - 30" 29" - 31" 30" - 33" 32" - 35" 33" - 36"
TECHNOLOGY / SIZING & FIT
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / MOUNTAINBIKE / 27.5 - 29” TRAIL HARDTAIL Welcome to the House of the Big Wheel. We’ve been building 29-inch wheel hardtail mountain bikes for as long as anybody in the bike industry. It’s no surprise, then, that we know while these bikes represent the ultimate blend of simplicity and performance, it takes serious expertise to maximize their potential and to push the limits of function and intended use. With a decade of experimenting and innovating behind us, having created bikes like the genre-defining Honzo and the Titanium Raijin, it’s safe to say we know how to design amazing 29-inch hardtails for every need.
Trevor Porter/Whistler British Columbia. Photo: Blake Jorgenson
BLAST One of our longest-running models gets a radical facelift this year. With the advent of better rolling and obstacle-annihilating 27.5inch wheel size, we’re able to take the Blast into a more modern manifestation as a confident, quick-handling and smooth-riding cross-country bike.
GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
19"
21"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
391 591 69 105 73 381 425 49 1067 646 489 42 572 754
413 601 69 115 73 432 425 49 1092 672 489 42 597 782
433 619 69 135 73 483 425 49 1119 698 489 42 622 814
452 638 69 155 73 533 425 49 1145 725 489 42 648 846
FEATURES
All new 27.5/650b Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted frameset
RockShox XC 30 100mm travel fork
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and Deore rear derailleur
Kona Race Light 6069 Aluminum 15", 17", 19", 21" RockShox Xc 30 100mm Shimano 22/33/44t FSA 7420 ST wellgo Platform KMc X9 Shimano hg20 11-34t 9 spd Shimano Alivio Shimano deore Shimano Altus Shimano hydraulic Shimano 180mm Shimano 160mm Shimano hydraulic Th ZST no.10 Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona Xc/Road Kona Thumb Kona QR Kona Race Light Kona Xc Joytech Joytech Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr Alex Td26 Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" Maxxis crossmark 27.5x2.1" Matt charcoal w/white, Yellow & Black
60tpi Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" front and CrossMark 27.5x2.1" rear tires
Shimano 27-speed drivetrain
MOUNTAINBIKE / TRAIL 27.5” HARDTAIL
trail 27.5” ht
BLAST
outright winner “The [versus Norco and Trek], a truly fantastic ride. ” –the gadget Show, Uk
MAHUNA Our entry-level 29-inch-wheel hardtail mountain bike gets hopped up a little thanks to the introduction of the Lava Dome. The Mahuna gets upgraded to a smooth-shifting Shimano 9-speed drivetrain, new Shimano brakes and a lockout Suntour XCR 32 100mm fork. The perfect bike for those looking to dive a little deeper into the back 40.
GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
19"
21"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
391 629 70 105 74 381 450 58 1094 651 516 46 572 775
414 639 70 115 74 432 450 58 1094 677 516 46 597 802
421 658 70 135 73 483 450 58 1134 691 516 46 622 834
440 676 70 155 73 533 450 58 1161 717 516 46 647 866
FEATURES
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted frameset
Suntour XCR 32 100mm travel fork with lockout and rebound
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 15", 17", 19", 21" Suntour XcR 32 Lo-R 100mm SRAM S600 22/32/44t Th 7420 wellgo Platform KMc hg53 Shimano hg20 11-34t 9 spd Shimano Altus Shimano Altus Shimano Altus Shimano M395 hydraulic Shimano 180mm Shimano 160mm Shimano M395 hydraulic Th ZST no.10 Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona control Kona double clamp Kona QR Kona Race Light Log Kona Xc Joytech Joytech Stainless 14g wTB SX19 vittoria Saguaro 29x2.2" vittoria Saguaro 29x2.2" Matt Silver w/white, Black & dark Silver
Shimano Altus drivetrain
Vittoria Saguaro 29x2.2" tires
MOUNTAINBIKE / TRAIL 29” HARDTAIL
trail 29” ht
MAHUNA
SPECIFICATIONS MOHALA FRAME MATERIAL This is our entry-level XC Race Light 29-inch hardtail designed SIZES specifically for women. All the legacy and innovation that comes FoRK from racing bikes for more than 25 years is distilled into this Kona cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted frame, a bike designed to take B/B budding female XC enthusiasts down the trail faster and faster PEdALS every ride. This year we outfit the Mohala with a new Deore 10-speed chAIn FREEwhEEL drivetrain, geometry custom tailored to a women’s body, as well as F/d components like a women’s specific saddle, thinner grips and a R/d shorter stem. ShIFTERS GEOMETRY Size
15"
16"
17"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
380 624 70 105 74 381 440 58 1081 638 510 46 559 784
391 628 70 110 74 406 440 58 1094 651 510 46 572 797
403 633 70 115 74 432 440 58 1107 663 510 46 584 810
FEATURES
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted frame
RockShox XC 32 TK 100mm travel fork with tapered steerer
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted 15", 16", 17" RockShox Xc 32 TK 100mm Tapered FSA gamma drive 24/32/42t FSA BB 1000 wellgo Platform KMc X10 Shimano deore 11-36t 10 spd Shimano deore Shimano deore Shimano deore Shimano deore BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano 180mm (centerlock) REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano 160mm (centerlock) Shimano deore BRAKE LEvERS FSA no.57B hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc Riser hAndLEBAR Kona Xc/Road STEM Kona double clamp SEATPoST Kona clamp SEAT cLAMP Kona Lisa gRIPS Kona Lisa SAddLE Joytech FRonT huB Joytech REAR huB Sandvik Stainless 14g SPoKES wTB SX19 RIMS Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" REAR TIRE Matt Moroccan Blue w/white, cyan & dark Blue PAInT coLoR
Shimano Deore drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes
Kona Lisa women specific saddle and grips
Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" tires
MOUNTAINBIKE / RACELIGHT
RACELIGHT
MOHALA
RACELIGHT
KAHUNA
SPECIFICATIONS KAHUNA FRAME MATERIAL This is our entry-level XC Race Light 29-inch hardtail. All the legacy and innovation that comes from racing bikes for more than 25 years is SIZES FoRK right here in the frame, ready to take you faster and faster every ride. cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS This year we outfit the Kahuna with a Deore 10-speed drivetrain, as B/B well as a new 15", 17", 19", and 21" frame sizing. PEdALS
GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
19"
21"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
393 624 70 105 73 381 440 58 1084 651 510 46 572 785
416 633 70 115 73 432 440 58 1110 677 510 46 597 811
423 652 70 135 74 483 440 58 1124 690 510 46 622 842
443 671 70 155 74 533 440 58 1151 718 510 46 648 875
FEATURES
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted frame
MOUNTAINBIKE / RACELIGHT
RockShox XC 32 TK 100mm travel fork with tapered steerer
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted 15", 17", 19", 21" RockShox Xc 32 TK 100mm Tapered FSA gamma drive 24/32/42t FSA BB 1000 wellgo Platform KMc X10 chAIn Shimano deore 11-36t 10 spd FREEwhEEL Shimano deore F/d Shimano deore R/d Shimano deore ShIFTERS Shimano deore BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano 180mm (centerlock) REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano 160mm (centerlock) Shimano deore BRAKE LEvERS FSA no.57B hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc Riser hAndLEBAR Kona Xc/Road STEM Kona double clamp SEATPoST Kona clamp SEAT cLAMP Kona Race Light Log gRIPS wTB volt Sport SAddLE Joytech FRonT huB Joytech REAR huB Stainless 14g SPoKES wTB SX19 RIMS Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" REAR TIRE Matt orange w/white, cyan & dark orange PAInT coLoR
Shimano Deore drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes
FSA Gamma Drive 3x10 crankset
Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" tires
trail 29” ht
TARO bike clears downed “The logs and floats over roots yet still threads the needle of super-tight sections of trail.
”
–Bike Magazine, USa
SPECIFICATIONS TARO FRAME MATERIAL A Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted version of the Kona Cromoly Honzo, SIZES the Taro is a great bike for riders looking to challenge themselves on FoRK all types of off-road riding: smooth to technical, big ups to wildly fun cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS downs, this bike is designed to make it all feel good. The cool design cues of the Honzo frame come alive in the Taro: short chainstays, slack B/B PEdALS 68-degree, tapered headtube and great standover. The component chAIn package is all about balancing performance and price, with a move to FREEwhEEL chAInguIdE Shimano disc brakes for 2013.
GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
407 634 68 100 74.4 406 420 65 1101 689 528 46 584 799
432 634 68 100 74.3 457 420 65 1126 714 528 46 610 821
454 643 68 110 74.2 478 420 65 1152 740 528 46 635 834
478 643 68 110 74.2 508 420 65 1176 763 528 46 659 847
FEATURES
Kona 6061 Aluminum version of the Kona Cromoly Honzo
MOUNTAINBIKE / TRAIL 29” HARDTAIL
RockShox Sektor Gold 130mm travel fork with 15mm dropouts and tapered steerer
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted S, M, L, XL RockShox Sektor gold 130mm 15mm do Tapered FSA Step-up 32t FSA Platinum ISIS wellgo Platform KMc hg53 Shimano deore 12-36t 9 spd The hive LS1+ no Taco Shimano deore Shadow R/d Shimano Alivio (rh only) ShIFTERS Shimano hydraulic disc BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano deore 180mm REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano deore 160mm Shimano hydraulic BRAKE LEvERS FSA Internal hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc hAndLEBAR Kona Xc/Bc STEM Kona Thumb oB SEATPoST Kona QR SEAT cLAMP Kona S-Log gRIPS wTB volt comp SAddLE Formula 20mm FRonT huB Shimano M475 REAR huB Stainless 14g SPoKES wTB SX23 RIMS Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" REAR TIRE Matt Root Beer Brown PAInT coLoR n/a EXTRAS
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" fr/ 2.25" rr tires
E*13 LS1+ chainguide
it into the rough “Point stuff, and hold on, because the Honzo doesn’t flinch.
”
–Dirt Rag, USa
SPECIFICATIONS HONZO FRAME MATERIAL Introduced in 2012, and refined in 2013 with a host of frame SIZES upgrades, the aggressive All Mountain Kona Cromoly Butted Honzo FoRK retains its slack 68-degree headtube angle, low bottom bracket and cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS super-short chainstays, low toptube for increased standover and 12x142 rear axle for increased lateral stability. We kept the amazing B/B PEdALS Revelation RL Solo Air tapered fork up front but have moved most of chAIn the componentry over to Shimano, using a 10-speed Shimano Deore FREEwhEEL drivetrain with Plus-style clutch derailleur. The addition of Shimano chAInguIdE R/d hydraulic brakes and Maxxis Ardent EXO tires keep this trail slayer at ShIFTERS the top of the pile. BRAKE cALIPERS GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
406 632 68 381 74.5 381 415 65 1094 687 528 46 584 787
429 641 68 432 74.5 432 415 65 1121 714 528 46 610 814
451 650 68 478 74.5 478 415 65 1147 740 528 46 635 839
472 660 68 508 74.5 508 415 65 1172 765 528 46 659 857
FEATURES
Kona Cromoly Butted frameset
RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 120mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steerer
Kona cromoly Butted S, M, L, XL RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 120mm QR15 Tapered FSA comet 32t FSA BB7000 n/a KMc X10 Sram Pg1030 11-36t 10 spd The hive LS1+ no Taco Shimano deore Shimano deore (rh only) Shimano deore FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano SLX 180mm (centerlock) REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano SLX 160mm (centerlock) Shimano deore BRAKE LEvERS FSA Internal hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc Riser hAndLEBAR Kona Xc/Bc STEM Kona Thumb oB SEATPoST Kona QR SEAT cLAMP Kona S-Log gRIPS wTB volt comp SAddLE Shimano deore QR15 FRonT huB Shimano deore 142x12mm REAR huB Stainless 14g SPoKES wTB ST i23 TcS RIMS Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" EXo AR FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" EXo AR REAR TIRE Matt Raw Steel w/Lime Tint PAInT coLoR n/a EXTRAS
12x142 sliding dropouts with RockShox Maxle
10-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes
Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" EXO AR fr/2.25" EXO AR rr tires
MOUNTAINBIKE / TRAIL 29” HARDTAIL
trail 29” ht
HONZO
UNIT Our classic singlespeed, the fully rigid Unit returns once more to build on its legacy as one of our most popular mountain bikes of all time. This year it gets a fancy upgrade in the form of a Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly frameset—truth be told, there is nothing like the ride feel of sweet steel. The Unit also comes with tubeless ready rims and the pinnacle in mechanical disc brakes. The ultimate in elegance and simplicity, joined at the hip, at a price that won’t cost you an arm (or a leg).
GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
19"
21"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
393 584 70 105 73 381 434 56 1064 636 470 45 572 760
416 594 70 115 73 432 434 56 1090 662 470 45 597 787
438 603 70 125 73 483 434 56 1115 687 470 45 622 814
461 613 70 135 73 533 434 56 1142 713 470 45 648 842
FEATURES
Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly frameset with new Kona XC sizing
Oversized blade Rigid Project Two 29" disc fork
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
TCS tubeless ready rims
Reynolds 520 Butted cromoly 15", 17", 19", 21" Kona P2 29 FSA 32t FSA MegaExo Kona JackShit KMc Z610 Formula 18t n/a n/a n/a Avid BB7 Avid g2 clean Sweep 180mm Avid g2 clean Sweep 160mm Avid FR5 Th ZST no.10 Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona Xc/Road Kona double clamp w/offset Kona clamp Kona Race Light Log wTB volt comp Formula Formula Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr wTB ST i23 TcS Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" Matt Raw Steel w/cyan Tint
Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes
Matte cyan-tinted raw steel frame
MOUNTAINBIKE / TRAIL 29” HARDTAIL
trail 29” ht
UNIT
wo At Kona we pride ourselves on making purpose-oriented bikes. With Kona dealers from Alaska to Greenland, and Florida to Australia, our first foray into the world of fat bikes came with great excitement. Introducing the Wo! Built out of Kona Butted 6061 Aluminum, with a 170mm rear axle, 100mm BB, a 31.6 dropper compatible seat post and low standover, the Wo is built to balance weight, performance and price. At long last, the Kona Ride comes to hard-packed snow, sand dunes, swamp or whatever other fat-wheel-loving surface you may ride. GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
19"
21"
Reach Stack HT Angle HT Length ST Angle ST Length CS Length BB Drop Wheelbase Front Center Fork Length Fork Offset TT Length Standover
391 592 70 115 73 381 455 60 1087 639 465 48 572 719
413 602 70 125 73 432 455 60 1112 663 465 48 597 723
435 611 70 135 73 483 455 60 1138 689 465 48 622 727
457 625 70 150 73 533 455 60 1165 716 465 48 648 732
FEATURES
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted frame
Kona Project Two Aluminum FAT disc fork (5.0" tire compatible)
FAT BIKE
wo
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES Fork Crankarms Chainrings B/B Pedals Chain Freewheel F/D R/D Shifters Brake Calipers Front Brake Rotor Rear Brake Rotor Brake Levers Headset Handlebar Stem Seatpost Seat Clamp Grips Saddle Front Hub Rear Hub Spokes Rims Front Tire Rear Tire Paint Color EXTRAS
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 15", 17", 19", 21" Kona P2 Fat Disc FSA Alpha Drive 24/36/Guard FSA ISIS Wellgo Platform KMC Z99 Shimano HG20 11-34t 9 spd Shimano SLX Shimano Deore Shadow Shimano Alivio Tektro Novela Mechanical Disc Tektro 160mm Tektro 160mm Tektro ML330 TH Internal Kona Handplant Kona XC/Road Kona Double Clamp Kona Thumb OB Kona SLOG Kona Fat Joytech 135mm Joytech 170mm Stainless 14g Jetset Vee Rubber Mission 26x4.0" Vee Rubber Mission 26x4.0" Matt Black w/Grey Integrated rear rack
31.6mm seat tube w/ dropper post cable routing
Vee Rubber Mission 26x4.0" tires
MOUNTAINBIKE / TRAIL 26� HARDTAIL
77
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / MOUNTAINBIKE / RACELIGHT
There’s nothing like going rocket-fast.Since crosscountry legend Joe Murray designed some of our first bikes back in 1988, we’ve always been focused on creating incredibly light, ridiculously fast mountain bikes. From our technically capable Hei Hei series of dual-suspension models to the legendary ride of the Kahuna hardtails, no one puts more fun into going fast than Kona.
Kris Sneddon/Fontana California. Photo: Scott Carnahan
RACELIGHT
HEI HEI
SPECIFICATIONS HEI HEI Designed around refined geometry and precisely tuned suspension, the FRAME MATERIAL Hei Hei is the ideal dual-suspension bike for those looking to test their SIZES REAR ShocK racing mettle for the first time. You’ll have a big advantage, thanks FoRK cRAnKARMS to the light and smooth riding characteristics of a Kona Race Light chAInRIngS 6061 Aluminum frameset, outfitted with an attractive spec package, B/B highlighted by a RockShox XC 32 TK Solo Air 100mm travel fork and PEdALS chAIn Shimano Deore drivetrain. We’ve introduced new sizing and internal FREEwhEEL cable routing for 2014 and carry-through frame improvements from F/d 2013: improved tire clearance, increased stiffness, shorter (444mm) R/d chainstays, and a chainstay direct-mount front derailleur. ShIFTERS GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
19"
21"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
425 582 70 105 75 381 444 28 1119 676 501 44 572 772
455 595 70 115 75 432 444 28 1145 702 501 44 597 772
472 616 70 135 75 483 444 28 1171 729 501 44 622 822
490 630 70 155 75 533 444 28 1198 756 501 44 648 850
FEATURES
Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum 100mm travel frame with short, stiff rear end and 12x142 axle
MOUNTAINBIKE / RACELIGHT
Shimano Deore drivetrain and M446 hydraulic disc brakes
Kona Race Light 6061 100mm Travel 15", 17", 19", 21" RockShox Monarch RL RockShox Xc 32 TK Solo Air 100mm Tapered Shimano deore 24/38t Shimano deore n/a KMc X10 Shimano deore 11-36t 10 spd Shimano deore Shimano deore Shimano deore Shimano M446 hydraulic BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano 180mm REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano 160mm Shimano M446 hydraulic BRAKE LEvERS FSA no.57B-1 hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc Riser hAndLEBAR Kona Xc/Road STEM Kona double clamp w/offset SEATPoST Kona clamp SEAT cLAMP Kona Race Light Log gRIPS wTB volt Sport SE SAddLE Shimano FRonT huB Shimano deore 142x12mm REAR huB Stainless 14g SPoKES wTB SX19 RIMS Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" REAR TIRE Matt Black w/white, grey & Black PAInT coLoR
RockShox XC 32 TK Solo Air 100mm travel fork
RockShox Monarch RL rear shock
Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" tires
HEI HEI HEI A new bike for 2014, the Hei Hei Hei hits a performance-cost sweet spot previously unavailable in the Hei Hei platform. We designed this model for the budding racer looking to step up their game. Built with perfectly refined geometry and precisely tuned suspension, the Hei Hei Hei features the strong, light and smooth riding characteristics of a Kona Race Light Scandium 6069 frameset. Outfitted with a solid component package highlighted by a RockShox Recon Gold fork, we’ve introduced new sizing and internal cable routing for 2014 and carrythrough frame improvements from 2013: improved tire clearance, increased stiffness, shorter 444mm chainstays, and a chainstay direct-mount front derailleur. GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
19"
21"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
425 582 70 105 75 381 444 28 1119 676 501 44 572 772
455 595 70 115 75 432 444 28 1145 702 501 44 597 772
472 616 70 135 75 483 444 28 1171 729 501 44 622 822
490 630 70 155 75 533 444 28 1198 756 501 44 648 850
FEATURES
Kona Race Light Scandium 6069 100mm travel frame with short, stiff rear end and 12x142 axle
Shimano SLX Shadow Plus rear derailleur and Deore drivetrain
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES REAR ShocK FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Shimano Deore QR15/12x142 hubs
Kona Race Light Scandium 69 100mm Travel 15", 17", 19", 21" RockShox Monarch RL RockShox Recon gold TK Solo Air 100mm QR15 Tapered Shimano deore 24/38t Shimano deore n/a KMc X10 Shimano deore 11-36t 10 spd Shimano deore Shimano SLX Shadow Plus Shimano deore Shimano deore Shimano 180mm (centerlock) Shimano 160mm (centerlock) Shimano deore FSA no.57B Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona Xc/Road Kona double clamp w/offset Kona clamp Kona Race Light Log wTB volt Sport SE Shimano deore QR15 Shimano deore 142x12mm Stainless 14g wTB ST i19 TcS Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" Matt Black w/white, Red & Black
WTB ST i19 TCS tubeless compatible rims
Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" tires
MOUNTAINBIKE / RACELIGHT
RACELIGHT
HEI HEI HEI
RACELIGHT
HEI HEI DELUXE
HEI HEI DELUXE Designed specifically for elite racers and all-round hammerheads, with race-proven geometry and, new this year, Kona Carbon Race monocoque frameset, the Hei Hei DL finds that perfect balance between performance and price. Highlighted by a compact rear triangle with great tire clearance, good stiffness, short 444mm chainstays, with a chainstay direct-mount front derailleur, and refined cable routing, it’s exactly the same frame Kona Team riders Barry Wicks, Cory Wallace and Kris Sneddon use to thrash their multi-stage competitions all year long. GEOMETRY Size
15"
17"
18"
19"
21"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
411 585 70 105 75 381 444 28 1106 663 501 44 572 755
433 594 70 115 75 432 444 28 1146 689 501 44 597 775
445 604 70 120 75 457 444 28 1144 702 501 44 610 786
455 609 70 125 75 483 444 28 1156 714 501 44 622 800
478 613 70 135 75 533 444 28 1182 740 501 44 648 842
FEATURES
Kona Carbon Race 100mm travel frame with short, stiff rear end and 12x142 axle
MOUNTAINBIKE / RACELIGHT
10-speed Shimano XT Shadow Plus rear derailleur with SLX drivetrain, brakes and QR15/12x142 hubs
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES REAR ShocK FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Fox Float 32 CTD 100mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steer tube/ Fox Float CTD rear shock
Kona Race Light carbon 100mm Travel 15", 17", 18", 19", 21" Fox Float cTd Evolution Fox Float 32 cTd Evolution 100mm QR15 Tapered Shimano SLX 24/38t Shimano SLX Press Fit 92 n/a KMc X10 Shimano SLX 11-36t 10 spd Shimano SLX Shimano XT Shadow Plus Shimano SLX Shimano SLX Shimano SLX 180mm (centerlock) Shimano SLX 160mm (centerlock) Shimano SLX FSA no.57B Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona Xc/Road Kona double clamp Kona clamp Kona Race Light Log wTB volt comp Shimano SLX QR15 Shimano SLX 142x12mm Stainless 15g Stan's ZTR Rapid Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" Folding Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" Folding Matt ud carbon w/cyan, white & Black
Stan’s ZTR rims
Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" 60tpi folding bead tires
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / MOUNTAINBIKE / DUAL SUSPENSION Designed to smooth the singletrack of the world, at prices that aren’t otherworldly, Kona introduces two new dual-suspension trail bikes for 2014, the Precept DL and Precept. The cult Satori returns as well, rounding out a platform that’s full of performance, value and fun.
Sarah Butsch/Revelstoke British Columbia. Photo: John Gibson
trail ds
PRECEPT
SPECIFICATIONS PRECEPT FRAME MATERIAL An evolution of the venerable Tanuki, the all-new Precept takes SIZES the advantages of 27.5-inch wheels and our Swinger Independent REAR ShocK Suspension with 120mm of rear travel and creates a bike with more FoRK singletrack range. This is an incredibly efficient climber, and a faster, cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS more stable, descender. And thanks to an amazing price, it’s a bike B/B that knows no bounds. Outfitted with a Shimano drivetrain highlighted PEdALS chAIn by a Deore Shadow rear derailleur, RockShox suspension and refined FREEwhEEL trail geometry with excellent standover, the Precept is everything a F/d great mountain bike should be: solid, smooth and full of smiles. R/d GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
396 582 69 110 74 396 430 8 1094 664 529 42 554 740
415 596 69 125 74 415 430 8 1118 689 529 42 578 740
440 600 69 130 74 440 430 8 1145 716 529 42 605 740
465 610 69 140 74 465 430 8 1174 744 529 42 634 740
FEATURES
New Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 120mm travel swinger suspension frame
MOUNTAINBIKE / trail dual suspension
RockShox XC 30 120mm travel fork
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 120mm travel S, M, L, XL Fastrax AF-1 RockShox Xc 30 120mm Shimano deore 22/32/44t Shimano Alivio wellgo Platform Shimano hg53 Shimano Acera 11-34t 9 spd Shimano SLX Shimano deore Shadow Shimano Altus ShIFTERS Tektro hdc300 BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Tektro hdc300 160mm REAR BRAKE RoToR Tektro hdc300 160mm Tektro hdc300 BRAKE LEvERS FSA no.57B-1 hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc Riser hAndLEBAR Kona Xc/Bc STEM Kona Thumb SEATPoST Kona QR SEAT cLAMP Kona Race Light gRIPS Kona Xc SAddLE Formula FRonT huB Shimano M475 REAR huB Sandvik Stainless 14g SPoKES wTB SX23 RIMS Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" REAR TIRE Matt Silver w/Black and cyan PAInT coLoR
Shimano 27-speed drivetrain
Tektro HDC300 hydraulic disc brakes
Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" tires
PRECEPT DELUXE An entirely new model for 2014, the Precept DL is best described as the entry-level version of our brand-new Process bikes. Race enduro, ride singletrack all day, enjoy amazing descents: this bike can do it all. Using our Swinger Suspension and 27.5-inch wheels, the Precept DL has a lot of the same modern features as the Process: direct-mount front derailleur, dropper-post cable routing and a full complement of cartridge bearings. It even has similar geometry to the Process 134: same BBH, same chainstay length and same 68-degree headtube angle. With RockShox suspension front and rear, and a capable trail cockpit (60mm stem, 740mm bar), for the money, the Precept DL might be the most ripping trail bike ever. GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
396 575 68 110 73.5 396 425 8 1104 680 530 42 565 740
415 584 68 120 73.5 415 425 8 1127 703 530 42 587 740
440 589 68 125 73.5 440 425 8 1154 730 530 42 613 740
465 598 68 135 73.5 465 425 8 1183 758 530 42 641 740
FEATURES
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel Swinger Suspension frame with 12x142 axle
RockShox Sektor Silver TK Solo Air 140mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steerer
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES REAR ShocK FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, SLX derailleur
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel S, M, L, XL RockShox Monarch R RockShox Sektor Silver TK Solo Air 140mm QR15 Tapered Shimano deore 22/32/44t Shimano Alivio wellgo Platform Shimano hg53 Shimano Acera 11-34t 9 spd Shimano SLX Shimano SLX Shadow Shimano Altus Shimano hydraulic disc Shimano 180mm (centerlock) Shimano 160mm (centerlock) Shimano hydraulic FSA no.57B-1 Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona Xc/Bc Kona Thumb Kona QR Kona Race Light Kona Xc Shimano deore QR15 Shimano deore 142x12mm Sandvik Stainless 14g wTB SX23 Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" Matt Silver w/Black & Lime
Maxxis Ardent 27.5x 2.25" tires
Custom WTB SX23 rims
MOUNTAINBIKE / trail dual suspension
trail ds
PRECEPT DELUXE
trail destroying “Amonster. ” ––Dirt Rag, USa
SPECIFICATIONS SATORI The Satori has been shocking the nation (well, many nations actually) FRAME MATERIAL SIZES with its smooth riding and super-confident big-wheel feel. Featuring REAR ShocK 130mm of Swinger Independent Suspension—which allows for great FoRK standover and the ability to climb like an XC bike and then bust up the cRAnKARMS down like a DH rig—the new Satori for 2014 enjoys an upgrade to an chAInRIngS B/B XT Plus-style rear derailleur for a quieter ride, especially when going PEdALS chAIn really fast downhill. The rest of this enlightened bike—12x142 rear FREEwhEEL axle, KS dropper post, tapered headtube, ISCG 05 tabs, direct-mount F/d front derailleur, press fit BB92 bottom bracket—returns to let the wild R/d beast in you run free. ShIFTERS GEOMETRY Size
16"
18"
19"
20"
22"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
406 619 68 110 74 404 440 25 1136 696 549 46 584 823
417 628 68 120 74 455 440 25 1150 711 549 46 584 829
429 633 68 125 74 481 440 25 1164 724 549 46 622 832
439 637 68 130 74 508 440 25 1176 737 549 46 546 837
463 646 68 140 74 558 440 25 1203 764 549 46 648 843
FEATURES
Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel frame with press fit BB92
Fox Float 34 CTD 140mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steer tube
Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm Travel 16", 18", 19", 20", 22" Fox Float cTd Bv Lv Fox Float 34 cTd 140mm QR15 Tapered Shimano SLX 26/38t Shimano SLX Press Fit 92 n/a Shimano deore Shimano deore 11-36t 10 spd Shimano SLX Shimano XT Shadow Plus Shimano SLX Shimano SLX BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano SLX 180mm (centerlock) REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano SLX 160mm (centerlock) Shimano SLX BRAKE LEvERS FSA no.57B hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc Riser hAndLEBAR Kona Xc/Road STEM KS Super natural Remote SEATPoST Kona clamp SEAT cLAMP Kona S-Log gRIPS wTB volt comp SAddLE Shimano SLX QR15 FRonT huB Shimano SLX 142x12mm REAR huB Sandvik Stainless Butted 14g fr / 15g rr SPoKES wTB STi23 TcS RIMS Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" Folding FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" Folding REAR TIRE Matt Raw Aluminum w/Black & orange PAInT coLoR
Shimano XT Shadow Plus rear derailleur with SLX drivetrain, hubs and brakes
KS Super Natural Remote dropper post
WTB STi23 TCS tubelessready rims
MOUNTAINBIKE / trail dual suspension
trail ds
SATORI
We’ve spent the past three years working towards the most complete platform of mountain bikes we’ve ever produced. We’ve thought of everything from intended use, ease of maintenance and rider fit to wheel size, and of course, ride performance. No stone has been left unturned. Featuring our new Rocker Suspension, our Process series of Enduro bikes is designed to attack technical terrain, up, down and all the way around.
Joe Schwartz/Revelstoke British Columbia. Photo: John Gibson
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / MOUNTAINBIKE / ENDURO
SPECIFICATIONS PROCESS 111 The new Process 111 balances the speed and brute force of the Satori FRAME MATERIAL with the nimble aggressiveness of the Honzo. Defining characteristics SIZES REAR ShocK of the bike are short (430mm) chainstays and a low BB, both achieved FoRK cRAnKARMS by omitting the front derailleur, redefining what a 29-inch-wheel dual-suspension bike is capable of. With the 111, we maximize all the chAInRIngS B/B advantages of the big wheel, incorporate slack/low/short geometry PEdALS chAIn and the platform’s signature long toptube, short stem, big standover frame design and arrive at a bike that can ride burl beyond the travel FREEwhEEL chAInguIdE numbers. Featuring our new Rocker Independent Suspension, who’s R/d stable, progressive leverage rate curve means plush on the down and ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS smooth on the climb. FRonT BRAKE RoToR GEOMETRY REAR BRAKE RoToR Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
416 603 68 100 74 405 430 35 1124 696 528 46 585 660
435 608 68 105 74 405 430 35 1145 717 528 46 605 660
460 617 68 115 74 450 430 35 1173 746 528 46 634 667
485 621 68 120 74 465 430 35 1200 772 528 46 661 667
FEATURES
All-new Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 111mm travel 29" Enduro frame with 12x142 rear axle
RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 120mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steer tube
BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR Shimano SLX brakes and QR15/12x142 hubs
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 111mm Travel S, M, L, XL RockShox Monarch RT RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 120mm QR15 Tapered RaceFace Turbine 34t Shimano Press Fit 92 n/a KMc X10 Sram Pg1070 11-36t 10 spd The hive LS1+ no Taco Sram X9 Type 2 Sram X9 Shimano SLX Shimano deore 180mm (centerlock) Shimano deore 160mm (centerlock) Shimano SLX FSA orbit 1.5 ZS no.57 Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona 40mm KS Lev Integra Kona clamp Kona S-Log wTB volt Sport SE Shimano SLX QR15 Shimano SLX 142x12mm Sandvik Stainless 14g wTB ST i23 TcS Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" EXo Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" EXo Matt olive w/Silver & Black
RaceFace Turbine 1x10 crank with SRAM X9 Type 2 rear derailleur and 11-36T cassette
KS Lev Integra dropper post
MOUNTAINBIKE / ENDURO
ENDURO
PROCESS 111
ENDURO
PROCESS 111 DELUXE
PROCESS 111 DELUXE The new Process 111 DL balances the speed and brute force of the Satori with the nimble aggressiveness of the Honzo. Defining characteristics of the bike are short (430mm) chainstays and a low BB, both achieved by omitting the front derailleur. With the Process 111, we maximize all the advantages of the big wheel and incorporate slack/low/short geometry, the platform’s signature long toptube, a short stem and a big standover frame design, arriving at a bike that can ride burl beyond the travel numbers. Featuring our new Rocker Independent Suspension, whose stable and progressive leverage rate curve means plush on the down and smooth on the climb, in the Trail/Enduro/All-Mountain segment, the Process 111 DL is one of the most cutting edge 29-inch-wheel bikes on the market. GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
416 603 68 100 74 405 430 35 1124 696 528 46 585 660
435 608 68 105 74 405 430 35 1145 717 528 46 605 660
460 617 68 115 74 450 430 35 1173 746 528 46 634 667
485 621 68 120 74 465 430 35 1200 772 528 46 661 667
FEATURES
All-new Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 111mm travel 29 Enduro frame with 12x142 rear axle MOUNTAINBIKE / ENDURO
SRAM XX1 11-speed 10-42t drivetrain with Type 2 rear derailleur
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES REAR ShocK FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Avid XO trail brakes
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 111mm Travel S, M, L, XL RockShox Monarch RT3 RockShox Revelation RTc3 Solo Air 120mm QR15 Tapered Sram XX1 34t SRAM Press Fit 92 n/a SRAM XX1 SRAM XX1 11-42t 11 spd n/a SRAM XX1 Type 2 SRAM XX1 Avid Xo Trail Avid hS1 180mm Avid hS1 160mm Avid Xo Trail FSA orbit 1.5 ZS no.57 RaceFace Atlast FR Kona 40mm KS Lev Integra Kona clamp Kona S-Log wTB volt Race hope Pro 2 QR15 hope Pro 2 142x12mm dT competition Butted Black Stan's Flow EX Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" EXo Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" EXo Matt Blood Red w/Silver & Black
Hope Pro 2 QR15/12x142 hubs laced to Stan’s Flow EX rims with black DT competition butted spokes
KS Lev Integra dropper post
PROCESS 134 Featuring the same frame as the Deluxe, the Process 134 does it all at an incredible value. There are no shortcuts on spec here: Plusstyle rear derailleur, air sprung suspension with thru-axles front and rear, dropper post, Shimano disc brakes, and light yet strong rims. Striving for that perfect balance between geometry, pedal efficiency, rolling resistance, travel, weight, stiffness and durability, this Process features big bearings for ultimate suspension performance, low BB, short chainstays, slack 68-degree headtube angle, longer toptubes and a short (40mm) stem. The result is an incredibly efficient and precise ride that’s stable at speed. GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
416 596 68 115 74 405 425 12 1123 697 529 42 582 650
435 605 68 125 74 405 425 12 1141 715 529 42 600 650
460 610 68 130 74 450 425 12 1173 747 529 42 631 660
485 619 68 140 74 465 425 12 1201 776 529 42 660 660
FEATURES
All-new Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm travel 27.5" frame w/ 12x142 rear axle
RockShox Sektor Silver Air 140mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steerer
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES REAR ShocK FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Shimano SLX Shadow Plus rear derailleur with Deore 2x10 drivetrain and brakes
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel S, M, L, XL RockShox Monarch R RockShox Sektor Silver Air 140mm QR15 Tapered Shimano deore 24/38t Shimano Press Fit 92 n/a KMc X10 Shimano deore 11-36t 10 spd Sram X5 Shimano SLX Shadow Plus Shimano deore Shimano deore Shimano 180mm (centerlock) Shimano 160mm (centerlock) Shimano deore FSA orbit 1.5 ZS no.57B Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona 40mm KS Eten R Kona clamp Kona S-Log wTB volt Sport SE Shimano deore QR15 Shimano deore 142x12mm Stainless 14g wTB SX23 Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" Matt Black & Yellow
Shimano Deore QR15/12x142 hubs
Carbon Bridged Rocker
MOUNTAINBIKE / ENDURO
ENDURO
PROCESS 134
ENDURO
PROCESS 134 DELUXE
SPECIFICATIONS PROCESS 134 DELUXE FRAME MATERIAL Creating the perfect Enduro bike is an exercise in finding the perfect balance between geometry, pedal efficiency, rolling resistance, travel, SIZES REAR ShocK weight, stiffness, durability, price, the list goes on. With our all-new FoRK Process 134 DL, we set out to find that ideal balance. We use oversized cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS bearings for ultimate suspension performance; we keep the BB low, B/B tweak the leverage rate curve so the bike stays high in the travel PEdALS chAIn and pedals smoothly. We used the shortest possible chainstays for a FREEwhEEL nimble, responsive ride and increased the front center with a slack F/d 68-degree headtube angle, longer toptubes and a short (40mm) stem. R/d The result is a stiff, precise handling ride that’s stable at high speeds. ShIFTERS GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
416 596 68 115 74 405 425 12 1123 697 529 42 582 650
435 605 68 125 74 405 425 12 1141 715 529 42 600 650
460 610 68 130 74 450 425 12 1173 747 529 42 631 660
485 619 68 140 74 465 425 12 1201 776 529 42 660 660
FEATURES
All-new Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm travel 27.5 Enduro frame with 12x142 rear axle MOUNTAINBIKE / ENDURO
RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 140mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steer tube
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel S, M, L, XL RockShox Monarch RT RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 140mm QR15 Tapered Shimano SLX 24/38t Shimano Press Fit 92 n/a Shimano deore Shimano deore 11-36 10 spd Sram X7 Shimano XT Shadow Plus Shimano SLX Shimano SLX BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano 180mm (centerlock) REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano 160mm (centerlock) Shimano SLX BRAKE LEvERS FSA orbit 1.5 ZS no.57E hEAdSET Kona Xc/Bc Riser hAndLEBAR Kona 40mm STEM KS Super natural Remote SEATPoST Kona clamp SEAT cLAMP Kona S-Log gRIPS wTB volt Team SAddLE Shimano SLX QR15 FRonT huB Shimano SLX 142x12mm REAR huB dT competition Butted Black SPoKES wTB ST i23 TcS RIMS Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4" EXo FRonT TIRE Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" EXo REAR TIRE Matt Black & cyan PAInT coLoR
Shimano XT Shadow Plus rear derailleur with SLX brakes and 2x10 drivetrain
Shimano SLX QR15/12x142 hubs
WTB tubeless compatible i23 TCS rims w/ Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.4" EXO fr/ 2.25" EXO rr tires
SPECIFICATIONS PROCESS 153 FRAME MATERIAL When we introduced the Process last year, it was an immediate hit. SIZES Bike Magazine called it “a genre-defining bike.” The all-new 2014 REAR ShocK Process features our new Rocker Independent Suspension, which FoRK cRAnKARMS serves up a deep-dish progressive feel but keeps the bike high for optimum pedal efficiency. The new linkage incorporates large bearings, chAInRIngS B/B while the frame geometry features a low BB, using the shortest PEdALS chAIn possible chainstays for a nimble, responsive ride. This is our do-it-all and affordable no-holds-barred Enduro bike. With a great component FREEwhEEL F/d package that features Shimano brakes, a Type 2 rear derailleur, R/d tubeless compatible WTB 27.5-inch rims and a RockShox Pike 160mm ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS fork, the Process 153 does not skimp. FRonT BRAKE RoToR GEOMETRY REAR BRAKE RoToR Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
416 587 66.5 105 74 405 425 10 1138 713 539 42 578 655
435 596 66.5 115 74 405 425 10 1161 736 539 42 601 655
460 605 66.5 125 74 450 425 10 1190 765 539 42 629 665
485 610 66.5 130 74 465 425 10 1217 792 539 42 656 665
FEATURES
All-new Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm travel 27.5" Enduro frame with 12x142 rear axle
RockShox Pike RC Solo Air 160mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steerer
BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR SRAM X7 drivetrain with Type 2 clutch rear derailleur
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel S, M, L, XL RockShox Monarch RT RockShox Pike Rc Solo Air 160mm QR15 Tapered SRAM S1000 24/36/guard SRAM Press Fit 92 n/a KMc X10 SRAM Pg1030 11-36t 10 spd SRAM X7 direct Mount SRAM X7 Type 2 SRAM X7 Shimano deore Shimano 203mm (centerlock) Shimano 180mm (centerlock) Shimano deore FSA orbit 1.5 ZS no.57B Kona Xc/Bc Riser Kona 40mm KS dropZone Remote Kona clamp Kona S-Log wTB volt Sport SE Shimano deore QR15 Shimano deore 142x12mm Sandvik Stainless 14g wTB ST i23 TcS Maxxis high Roller II 27.5x2.4" EXo F60 Sc Maxxis high Roller II 27.5x2.3" EXo 3c Matt orange & Black
Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes with 203mm/180mm rotors
Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.4" EXO F60 SC fr/ 2.3" EXO 3C rr tires
MOUNTAINBIKE / ENDURO
ENDURO
PROCESS 153
ENDURO
PROCESS 153 DELUXE
SPECIFICATIONS PROCESS 153 DELUXE For those requiring a dash more travel in their Enduro rig, the Process FRAME MATERIAL SIZES 153 DL offers the versatility of 27.5-inch wheels with exceptional REAR ShocK pedaling and suspension performance that will keep you pinned on FoRK the descents. The linkage incorporates the same large bearings as the cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS 134, while the frame geometry features a low BB, using the shortest B/B possible chainstays for a nimble, responsive ride, but at the same time PEdALS increasing the front center of the bike, allowing for a slack 66.5-degree chAIn FREEwhEEL headtube angle, longer toptube and a short (40mm) stem.
GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
XL
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
416 587 66.5 105 74 405 425 10 1138 713 539 42 578 655
435 596 66.5 115 74 405 425 10 1161 736 539 42 601 655
460 605 66.5 125 74 450 425 10 1190 765 539 42 629 665
485 610 66.5 130 74 465 425 10 1217 792 539 42 656 665
FEATURES
All-new Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm travel 27.5 Enduro frame with 12x142 rear axle
MOUNTAINBIKE / ENDURO
RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 160mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steer tube
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel S, M, L, XL RockShox Monarch Plus Rc3 RockShox Pike RcT3 Solo Air 160mm QR15 Tapered SRAM X9 22/36/guard SRAM Press Fit 92 n/a KMX X10 SRAM Xg1070 11-36t 10 spd SRAM X7 direct Mount F/d SRAM Xo Type 2 R/d SRAM X9 ShIFTERS Shimano XT BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Shimano XT 203mm (centerlock) REAR BRAKE RoToR Shimano XT 180mm (centerlock) Shimano XT BRAKE LEvERS FSA orbit 1.5 ZS no.57 hEAdSET RaceFace Atlas FR hAndLEBAR Kona 40mm STEM KS Lev Integra SEATPoST Kona clamp SEAT cLAMP Kona S-Log gRIPS wTB volt Team SAddLE Shimano XT QR15 FRonT huB Shimano XT 142x12mm REAR huB Sandvik Stainless 14g SPoKES wTB Frequency Team i25 TcS RIMS Maxxis high Roller II 27.5x2.3" EXo 3c FRonT TIRE Maxxis high Roller II 27.5x2.3" EXo 3c REAR TIRE Matt Lime & Black PAInT coLoR
Shimano XT brakes with 203mm/180mm rotors
KS Lev Integra dropper post
Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.3" EXO 3C tires
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / MOUNTAINBIKE / GRAVITY Going down is fun, especially when the bike feels like an extension of you. Where the suspension is stone-cold silent, the components work flawlessly, you feel ever so light, smooth and effortless— you could ride over anything. We make bikes for those moments. Our 2014 Gravity bikes are the most technologically advanced ever. Can you say Carbon Operator?
Graham Agassiz/Duncan British Columbia. Photo: Joe Sales
gravity
ENTOURAGE
ENTOURAGE Introduced in 2012, the Entourage returns for 2014 best described as the ultimate in DH/freeride fun. The 170mm travel Entourage is the Operator on a travel diet. Designed to be quicker, faster and more maneuverable than a standard 200mm DH rig, this bike is all about ramping the rad quotient to the next level. No surprise, then, that it’s Kona Team superstar Graham Agassiz’s bike of choice. It has super-short 415mm chainstays and geometry specifically designed to broaden your gravity horizons. If being airborne and high-speed antics are your thang, make sure to bring your Entourage. GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
400 589 65 110 76.3 430 415 0 1133 718 555 40 546 750
432 598 65 120 76 430 415 0 1170 758 555 40 584 757
465 607 65 130 75.7 430 415 0 1207 795 555 40 622 763
FEATURES
Kona DH 7005 Aluminum 170mm travel frame with 12x150 dropouts
MOUNTAINBIKE / Gravity
RockShox Domain R CL 170mm travel fork with 20mm dropouts
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES REAR ShocK FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL chAInguIdE R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Avid Code R brakes with 200mm/180mm rotors
Kona dh 7005 Aluminum 170mm Travel S, M, L Fox van R RockShox domain R cL 170mm 20mm do Truvativ hussefelt 36t Truvativ howitzer 83mm Kona wah wah Shimano hg53 SRAM Pg950 11-32t 9 spd The hive Freechucker SRAM X7 SRAM X7 (rh only) Avid code R Avid g2cS 200mm Avid gcS2 180mm Avid code R FSA orbit 1.5B ZS Kona dh Kona Jerk Kona dh Kona clamp Kona S-Log wTB volt SE Formula 20mm Formula 150x12mm Sandvik Stainless 14g Sun MTX33 Sleeved Maxxis high Roller II dh 26x2.4" Maxxis high Roller II dh 26x2.4" Matt Fluoro green w/Black
Maxxis High Roller II DH 26x2.4" tires
Graham Agassiz’s bike of choice
PARK OPERATOR Building off the success of the original Operator, we are offering an aluminum version of the bike for 2014: a stout ride that uses the same frame design as the 2013 Operator, which Kona Factory rider Antoine Bizet rode to an incredible second place at the 2012 Red Bull Rampage. Built to endure the rigors of heavy-duty shuttling, bikepark riding and downhill racing, the Park Operator has oversized pivot axles and bearings, bomber Kona 7005 DH Aluminum frame and components selected to best balance the performance-cost equation.
GEOMETRY Size
SML
MED
LRG
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
390 573 64 100 75 420 427 12 1148 1148 568 42 546 749
422 582 64 110 74.7 420 427 12 1185 758 568 42 584 755
454 591 64 120 74.4 420 427 12 1221 795 568 42 622 761
FEATURES
Beefed up Kona DH 7005 Aluminum frame with 200mm travel
RockShox Domain Dual Crown 200mm travel fork
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES REAR ShocK FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL chAInguIdE R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Avid Code R brakes with 200mm/180mm rotors
Kona dh 7005 Aluminum 200mm Travel S, M, L RockShox Kage R RockShox domain dual crown 200mm 20mm do Truvativ Ruktion 36t Truvativ howitzer Kona wah wah KMc X10 SRAM Pg1050 11-32t 10 spd The hive Freechucker SRAM X5 SRAM X5 (rh only) Avid code R Avid g2cS 200mm Avid g2cS 180mm Avid code R FSA orbit 1.5B ZS no.57B-1 Kona dh Kona Jerk Kona dh Kona clamp Kona S-Log wTB volt Sport SE Formula 20mm Formula 150x12mm Sandvik Stainless 14g Sun MTX33 Sleeved Maxxis high Roller II dh 26x2.4" Maxxis high Roller II dh 26x2.4" Matt Blue & Black
Burly Sun MTX 33 sleeved rims
Maxxis High Roller II DH 26x2.4" tires
MOUNTAINBIKE / Gravity
GRAVITY
PARK OPERATOR
gravity
OPERATOR
SPECIFICATIONS OPERATOR FRAME MATERIAL Our goal with the new Kona Carbon DH Operator was to create an SIZES affordable, race-ready, modern downhill bike, and that meant using REAR ShocK a unidirectional monocoque front triangle frame that represents the FoRK cRAnKARMS cutting edge of carbon bike manufacturing. To weather the brunt of crash and shuttle damage, the rear triangle features 6061 stays, hollow chAInRIngS B/B aluminum rockers with a carbon bridge, resulting in a rear triangle that’s PEdALS chAIn three times stiffer than our previous Operator. We also changed the FREEwhEEL kinematics of the Operator’s Beamer Independent Suspension, making chAInguIdE it more progressive off the top, helping the bike to stay up higher in the R/d travel and recover from hits more quickly. With awesome spec, this is one ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS of the best bang-for-the-buck downhill bikes on the market. FRonT BRAKE RoToR GEOMETRY REAR BRAKE RoToR Size
SML
MED
LRG
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
389 581 64 100 76 417 420 -3.5 1141 721 568 42 535 725
422 590 64 110 76 417 420 -3.5 1178 758 568 42 573 725
451 608 64 130 75 417 420 -3.5 1216 796 568 42 612 725
FEATURES
Kona Carbon DH frame with 200mm travel, 6061 stays, Carbon Bridged Rocker and 12x157 rear axle with These Dropouts are Hollow® technology MOUNTAINBIKE / Gravity
RockShox BoXXer RC 200mm travel fork
BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR Avid Code R brakes with 200mm/180mm rotors
Kona dh carbon w/6061 Aluminum Stays 200mm Travel S, M, L RockShox Kage Rc RockShox Boxxer Rc 200mm 20mm do Shimano Zee 36t Shimano Press Fit 104.5mm Kona wah wah KMc X10 SRAM Pg1050 11-28t 10 spd The hive SRS+ SRAM X9 Type 2 SRAM X7 (rh only) Avid code R Avid g2cS 200mm Avid g2cS 180mm Avid code R FSA orbit 1.5B ZS no.57B-1 Kona dh Kona Jerk Kona dh Kona clamp Kona S-Log wTB volt Sport SE Formula 20mm Formula 157x12mm Sandvik Stainless 14g Sun MTX33 Sleeved Maxxis high Roller II dh 26x2.4" Maxxis high Roller II dh 26x2.4" Matt ud carbon & Fluoro green w/Matt Black Stays
Maxxis High Roller II DH 26x2.4" tires
Custom Sun MTX 33 sleeved rims
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / COMMUTER
Kona Commuter bikes are all about making the distance between A to B as alphabetically interesting as say, xylophone, or onomatopoeia. Whether you’re transporting a trailer full of wares, a load of groceries, or just enjoying the afternoon, our commuter bikes have you covered. From our legendary Dew series of downtown commuters to our new Coco Mixte bike, each Kona Commuter is founded upon the elegance of the engine that’s inside us all.
Julie Kramer/Portland Oregon. Photo: Dave Mossop
commuter
DEW
DEW Our base model commuter continues to be one of the best price-tovalue offerings in the bike world. We’ve lightened up the frame a bit for 2014. Featuring fast, comfortable and confident geometry, with components designed to stand up to the rigors of daily commuting, the Dew gives the bike commuter on a budget the ultimate in safety, stability and security.
GEOMETRY Size
46cm
49cm
53cm
56cm
59cm
61cm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
372 551 69 115 75 460 440 68 1041 610 410 45 520 722
377 569 70 130 74.5 490 440 68 1042 611 410 45 535 745
386 590 70.5 150 74 530 440 68 1053 622 410 45 555 774
396 606 71 170 73.5 560 440 63 1066 633 410 45 575 800
403 627 71.5 190 73 590 440 63 1075 643 410 45 595 824
411 648 72 210 72.5 610 440 63 1084 651 410 45 615 844
FEATURES
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted frame/Kona Project Two fork
commuter
Shimano drivetrain with wide-range gearing for all types of terrain
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR EXTRAS
Kona Comfort saddle
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 46, 49, 53, 56, 59, 61cm Kona Project Two Shimano 28/38/48t ch wellgo Platform KMc Z72 Shimano hg41 11-34t 8 spd Shimano Altus Shimano Altus Shimano EZ Fire Integrated ProMax v-Brake n/a n/a Shimano EZ Fire Integrated ch Kona Aluminum Riser Kona control Kona Thumb Kona clamp Kona commuter Kona comfort Formula Formula Stainless 15g fr /14g rr Shining MT20 Freedom comfort 700x35c Freedom comfort 700x35c Matt Silver or Black w/Black & cyan Kona Bell
Freedom Comfort 700x35c tires
Matte black or silver paint color choices
versatile “Outstandingly commuter. ” –Ride on, australia
DEW PLUS Because feeling good on your bike is one of life’s great gifts, this year we’ve taken one of our staple commuters and sprinkled it with newness. We started with the frame: the headtube is now oversized, using an internal headset cup and an oversized fork crown, and we’ve also given it the right eyelets so it can easily take our after-market Kona front rack.
GEOMETRY Size
46cm
49cm
53cm
56cm
59cm
61cm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
375 543 69 115 75 460 440 68 1040 609 410 45 520 717
380 561 70 130 74.5 490 440 68 1041 611 410 45 535 740
388 581 70.5 150 74 530 440 68 1053 622 410 45 555 769
398 597 71 170 73.5 560 440 63 1065 633 410 45 575 796
406 618 71.5 190 73 590 440 63 1075 642 410 45 595 820
413 639 72 210 72.5 610 440 63 1084 651 410 45 615 839
FEATURES
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted frame/Kona Project Two Aluminum fork
Tektro HDC300 hydraulic disc brakes
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR EXTRAS
Shimano Rapidfire shifters
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 46, 49, 53, 56, 59, 61cm Kona Project Two Aluminum Shimano Acera 28/38/48t ch wellgo Platform KMc Z72 Shimano hg41 11-34t 8 spd Shimano Altus Shimano Alivio Shimano Rapidfire Tektro hdc300 Tektro hdc300 160mm Tektro hdc300 160mm Tektro hdc300 Th ZST no.10 Kona Aluminum Riser Kona control Kona Thumb Kona clamp Kona commuter Kona comfort Joytech Joytech Stainless 15g fr /14g rr Shining MT20 Freedom comfort 700x35c Freedom comfort 700x35c Matt Root Beer or Matt Pearl white w/Black & cyan Kona Bell
Freedom Comfort 700x35c tires
Available in matte rootbeer brown or pearl white paint color choices
commuter
commuter
DEW PLUS
DR GOOD Commuting by bike is an exercise in efficiency and simplicity. The Dr. Good checks the boxes of both, with a 1x7 Shimano Nexus internal rear hub, fenders, and a nice new front rack. We added some flair with Schwalbe road-cruiser tires in gumwall to keep things looking fresh because, hey, who doesn’t like a little style? Dr. Good—simple, clean and effective.
GEOMETRY Size
46cm
49cm
53cm
56cm
59cm
61cm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
370 546 69 115 75 460 440 68 1037 606 410 45 520 730
376 563 70 130 74.5 490 440 68 1039 608 410 45 535 753
385 584 70.5 150 74 530 440 68 1051 620 410 45 555 782
396 600 71 170 73.5 560 440 63 1064 631 410 45 575 808
404 621 71.5 190 73 590 440 63 1074 641 410 45 595 835
412 642 72 210 72.5 610 440 63 1083 651 410 45 615 857
FEATURES
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted Ergo frame
Shimano Nexus Internal 7-speed rear hub
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR EXTRAS
Schwalbe Road Cruiser 700x32c gumwall tires
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 46, 49, 53, 56, 59, 61cm Kona Project Two Aluminum FSA 316BT 38t/guard FSA 7420 ST wellgo Platform KMc Z50 Shimano 18t n/a n/a Shimano Revo 7spd (rh only) hayes cX comp (fr) Shimano Roller Brake (rr) hayes 160mm n/a Tektro 4 Finger w/Bell Th ZST no.10 Kona handplant or Stubby Kona commuter Kona double clamp w/offset Kona clamp velo Ergo Kona commuter Joytech Shimano nexus 7 speed Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr Freedom cruz disc Schwalbe Road cruiser gumwall 700x32c Schwalbe Road cruiser gumwall 700x32c Matt Blue w/Black & Tan Front Rack, Fenders, Front Stabilizer Spring
Integrated bell, wide platform pedals, full fenders with mud flaps and front porteur-style aluminum rack
Steering stabilizer
commuter
commuter
DR GOOD
Erik Tonkin/Bend Oregon. Photo: Joe Sales
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / / CYCLOCROSS
We’ve been making Cyclocross bikes with great passion since 1997. With one of the world’s best female cross racers in Helen Wyman and a long legacy of supporting the discipline all over the World— both on a grassroots and professional level—we are excited 2014 represents our most comprehensive lineup of Cyclocross bikes to date. Make sure you check out our brand-new Super Jake.
SPECIFICATIONS jAKE FRAME MATERIAL The 2014 Jake holds nothing back; it’s ready for anything you want to throw at it. Commute it, tour it, race it, ride it. A 7005 series frame with SIZES FoRK svelte seatstays and sturdy chainstays lets you put the power down cRAnKARMS when you need to but doesn’t make your kidneys pay for it on the rough chAInRIngS B/B stuff. We’ve spec’d a 2x10 crank and a wide-range 11-30 cassette to PEdALS eliminate weight and gear overlap found on a triple crank, but we still chAIn FREEwhEEL provide the high-end speed you need. The Kona Jake can do it all.
GEOMETRY Size
47mm
49mm
53mm
56mm
59mm
61mm
63mm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
373 530 70 110 74.5 470 425 65 1010 594 398 45 520 755
388 566 70.5 110 74 490 425 65 1016 599 398 45 535 778
385 558 71 135 73.5 530 425 65 1022 606 398 45 550 797
389 576 71.5 155 73 560 425 62 1029 612 398 45 565 823
403 597 72 175 73 590 425 62 1044 627 398 45 585 849
413 608 72.5 185 72.5 610 425 62 1053 636 398 45 605 863
419 622 72.5 200 72.5 630 425 62 1063 646 398 45 615 880
FEATURES
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted frame and Kona P2 Aluminum disc fork
Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes with 160/140mm rotors
F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted 47, 49, 53, 56, 59, 61, 63cm Kona Project Two Aluminum Shimano Tiagra 34/50t Shimano Tiagra n/a KMc X10 Shimano Tiagra 11-30t 10 spd Shimano Tiagra Shimano Tiagra Shimano Tiagra Tektro Lyra Tektro Lyra 160mm Tektro Lyra 140mm Shimano Tiagra FSA no.10 Kona Road Bar Kona Xc/Road Kona double clamp w/offset Kona clamp Kona cork Tape Kona cX Joytech Joytech Sandvik 15g fr / 14g rr Alex Black dragon Freedom Ryder 700x32c Freedom Ryder 700x32c Matt orange w/Black & white
Shimano Tiagra 2x10 drivetrain
Seven sizes from 47cm to 63cm to fit every rider
cyclocross
cyclocross
JAKE
cyclocross
JAKE THE SNAKE enough for racing, “Fast fun enough for playing. ” –Road cc, Uk
SPECIFICATIONS jAKE THE SNAKE FRAME MATERIAL We’ve pulled out all the stops to bring our most popular Cyclocross SIZES bike to the front of the starting line. The new 2014 Jake the Snake FoRK has svelte seatstays coupled with larger chainstays for a ride that cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS is compliant, precise and confident. We’ve included a tapered Kona B/B Carbon CX disc fork to help smooth the bumps and keep the weight PEdALS down while providing a precise and stable feel. Rack and fender chAIn FREEwhEEL eyelets keep the commuters happy and the internal routing allows F/d cables to run clean and smooth for a full season of thrashing. Di2 R/d ready? You bet. This bike has all the bells and whistles a modern ’cross ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS race machine needs. GEOMETRY Size
47mm
49mm
53mm
56mm
59mm
61mm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
373 530 70 110 74.5 470 425 65 1010 594 398 45 520 755
388 566 70.5 110 74 490 425 65 1016 599 398 45 535 778
385 558 71 135 73.5 530 425 65 1022 606 398 45 550 797
389 576 71.5 155 73 560 425 62 1029 612 398 45 565 823
403 597 72 175 73 590 425 62 1044 627 398 45 585 849
413 608 72.5 185 72.5 610 425 62 1053 636 398 45 605 863
FEATURES
All-new Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted disc frame and full Kona Carbon CX disc fork (Di2 compatible)
cyclocross
Shimano 105/Ultegra drivetrain
FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted 47, 49, 53, 56, 59, 61cm Kona Full carbon cX disc FSA gossamer compact BB30 36/46t FSA Press Fit BB30 n/a KMc X10 Shimano 105 12-28t 10 spd Shimano 105 Shimano ultegra Shimano 105 hayes cX Expert hayes cX Expert 160mm hayes cX Expert 140mm Shimano 105 FSA no.57B Kona Road Bar Kona Xc/Road deluxe Kona double clamp w/offset Kona clamp Kona cork Tape wTB volt comp Alex cXd7 wheelset Alex cXd7 wheelset Alex cXd7 wheelset Alex cXd7 wheelset clement MXP 700x33c clement MXP 700x33c Matt Lime w/Black & white
Alex CXD7 wheelset and Clement MXP 700x33c tires
Hayes CX5 disc brakes with 160/140mm L Series rotors
SPECIFICATIONS MAjOR jAKE The Major Jake is packed with value from the top down, ground up, front FRAME MATERIAL SIZES to back and side to side. We took the same redesigned full carbon CX FoRK Race monocoque disc-brake frame and fork we use on the Super Jake cRAnKARMS to get the ball rolling. We increased chainstay size to maintain stiffness chAInRIngS during out-of-the-saddle efforts and decreased the size of the seatstays B/B PEdALS to preserve our famous ride quality. Add a Stan’s NoTubes Iron Cross chAIn FREEwhEEL tubeless wheelset, Shimano Ultegra drivetrain, TRP Spyre dual-pull mechanical brakes and you’ve got the deal of the season. With hidden F/d R/d fender eyelets and two bottle mounts for those winter-spring wet training ShIFTERS rides, the Major Jake represents the pinnacle of value in the ’cross world. BRAKE cALIPERS GEOMETRY Size
49mm
53mm
56mm
59mm
61mm
63mm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
388 566 70.5 110 74 490 425 65 1016 599 398 45 535 778
385 558 71 135 73.5 530 425 65 1022 606 398 45 550 797
389 576 71.5 155 73 560 425 62 1029 612 398 45 565 823
403 597 72 175 73 590 425 62 1044 627 398 45 585 849
413 608 72.5 185 72.5 610 425 62 1053 636 398 45 605 863
419 622 72.5 200 72.5 630 425 62 1063 646 398 45 615 880
FEATURES
All-new Kona Carbon CX Race disc-brake frame and fork
Stan’s NoTubes Iron Cross tubeless wheelset
FRonT BRAKE RoToR REAR BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
TRP Spyre mechanical disc brakes with 160/140mm rotors
Kona Race Light carbon 49, 53, 56, 59, 61, 63cm Kona Full carbon cX Race disc FSA Energy cross 36/46t FSA Press Fit BB30 n/a Shimano ultegra Shimano ultegra 12-28t 10 spd Shimano 105 Shimano ultegra Shimano ultegra TRP Spyre Mechanical disc TRP Spyre 160mm TRP Spyre 140mm Shimano ultegra FSA no.57 FSA gossamer compact FSA gossamer FSA gossamer Kona clamp Kona cork Tape wTB volt Team Stan's Iron cross Tubeless wheelset Stan's Iron cross Tubeless wheelset Stan's Iron cross Tubeless wheelset Stan's Iron cross Tubeless wheelset clement MXP 700x33c Folding clement MXP 700x33c Folding Matt ud carbon w/Lime & white
Shimano Ultegra Drivetrain
Clement MXP 700x33c folding tires
cyclocross
cyclocross
MAJOR JAKE
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / PLATFORM / PLATFORM Sometimes you want to get lost out there. You don’t care how long it takes you or where you end up. Welcome to our Freerange platform of Road bikes. Fill up the bottles and flask, stick a few grilled cheese sandwiches in your pocket, and hit the road.
Joe Schwartz and Spencer Paxson/Shelter Bay British Columbia. Photo: John Gibson
and, by and large, sensibly equipped; I preferred it to the Raleigh Sojourn.
”
–cycle Magazine, Uk
SUTRA Our classic touring bike receives a facelift for 2014. We’ve taken our massively successful Rove frame and blended it with the styling and class of our Sutra from years past. The bike features solid front and rear Blackburn racks, as well as bar end shifters for simplicity. The oversized 44mm headtube gives a more precise ride while the steel tubing keeps things plush and smooth. Our new drop bar, the Wet Bar, features flared drops and a short reach to keep things comfortable during long descents.
GEOMETRY Size
47cm
49cm
53cm
56cm
59cm
61cm
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
385 527 70 100 74.5 470 408 65 1018 592 403 43 520 520
378 548 70.5 120 74 490 408 65 1025 598 403 43 535 535
380 574 71 145 73.5 530 408 65 1031 604 403 43 550 550
383 594 71.5 165 73 560 410 65 1036 609 403 43 565 565
397 615 72 185 73 590 410 65 1051 624 403 43 585 585
407 627 72.5 195 72.5 610 413 65 1060 633 403 43 605 605
FEATURES
Incredibly durable Kona Cromoly Butted frame and Project Two Touring disc fork
Hayes CX Expert mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors
SPECIFICATIONS FRAME MATERIAL SIZES FoRK cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS B/B PEdALS chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR FRonT BRAKE RoToR BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR EXTRAS
Shimano SLX/Deore wide-range 3x9 drivetrain with Shimano bar-con shifters
Kona cromoly 47, 49, 53, 56, 59, 61cm Kona Project Two Touring Shimano deore 26/36/48t Shimano BB51 n/a KMc hg53 Shimano deore 11-32t 9 spd Shimano deore Shimano SLX Shimano Barcon hayes cX Expert hayes L Series 160mm hayes L Series 160mm Tektro RL340 Th 848 Kona deluxe Road Bar Kona Xc/Road Kona double clamp w/offset Kona clamp Kona cork Tape wTB Rocket v comp Shimano deore Shimano deore Sandvik Stainless 14g Freedom Ryder 21 continental contact 700x32c continental contact 700x32c Matt Raw Steel w/Sand Tint Fenders with mudflaps, Blackburn Pannier Racks
Fenders with mud flaps
Blackburn pannier racks
road / freerange
freerange
SUTRA
Kona Sutra is a rock-steady “The touring bike that’s comfortable
commuter
UTE
SPECIFICATIONS UTE FRAME MATERIAL People have moved apartments crosstown, hauled kegs to a bush party, and transported kids to school on the Kona Ute. It’s developed a SIZES FoRK cult following over the last couple of years, and we regularly get photos cRAnKARMS of Utes loaded with everything, including the kitchen sink. Thanks to a chAInRIngS super-sturdy, long wheelbase frame designed specifically for carrying B/B PEdALS life’s heavier loads, the Ute comes with efficient gearing, fenders, chAIn FREEwhEEL smartly designed waterproof panniers and powerful disc brakes. It’s F/d the SUV of the bike world.
GEOMETRY Size
18"
20"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
421 581 71 135 74 457 625 50 1273 652 440 44 587 730
442 592 71 150 74 508 625 50 1299 677 440 44 613 737
FEATURES
Longtail/Stable Kona Cargo Hauler 7005 Aluminum frame
commuter
Wood deck, color-matched fenders, kickstand, two Kona Big Ute Bags, steering stabilizer
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted 18", 20" Kona Project Two Aluminum FSA Alpha drive 26/36/guard FSA Powerdrive wellgo Platform KMc hg53 Shimano hg20 11-32t 9 spd Shimano Acera Shimano SLX Shadow R/d Shimano Acera ShIFTERS Tektro novela BRAKE cALIPERS FRonT BRAKE RoToR Tektro novela 160mm REAR BRAKE RoToR Tektro novela 160mm Tektro 4 Finger w/Bell BRAKE LEvERS Th ZST no.10 hEAdSET Kona handplant hAndLEBAR Kona commuter STEM Kona Thumb SEATPoST Kona clamp SEAT cLAMP velo Ergo gRIPS velo Plush SAddLE Formula FRonT huB Shimano M475L REAR huB Stainless 14g SPoKES Freedom cruz disc RIMS Freedom Trekking 700x40c FRonT TIRE Freedom Trekking 700x40c REAR TIRE Matt olive w/Silver, white & Black PAInT coLoR wood deck, Fenders, Kickstand, 2 Kona Big ute Bags, Front Stabilizer Spring EXTRAS
Tektro Novela mechanical disc brakes/brake levers with integrated bell
Freedom Trekking 700x40c tires and Cruz Disc rims by WTB
Yepp childseat compatible with purchase of aftermarket deck
2014 KONA TECHBOOK / KIDS
From our XC racers to our downhill rippers, even our asphalt and city bikes, you could say all of our bikes are kids bikes. Why? Well, for us, the Kona Ride is all about two key life elements: fun and freedom. That’s the mindset that drives the development of this most crucial category. Because if every kid isn’t fun and free on Kona Kids’ bikes, well, we don't have a pedal to stand on.
Noah Hoffman/Leogang Austria. Photo: Ale Di Lullo
SPECIFICATIONS HULA FRAME MATERIAL The Hula is the go-everywhere Kids’ cross-country mountain bike, SIZES perfect for ages 8 through 12. It has triple chainrings, low standover FoRK clearance so it’s easy to get on and off, and kid-sized components that cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS work, along with soft front suspension, a comfortable seat, snappy brakes and reliable shifters. And, of course, Kona Kids style means fun B/B PEdALS and freedom come in two different colors. chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
GEOMETRY Size
12"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
330 495 70 100 71 305 420 20 966 547 411 41 500 599
FEATURES
Lightweight Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 12" frame with 24" wheels
Spinner Grind 1 65mm travel suspension fork
Capable 21-speed Shimano drivetrain
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 12" Spinner grind 1 65mm Suntour 152mm 24/34/42/guard ch vP Platform KMc Z51 Shimano Tourney 14-28t 7 spd Shimano Tourney Shimano Tourney Shimano Revo Tektro J310 Tektro Junior ch Kona Riser Kona control Kona Thumb Kona QR velo Junior velo Junior Formula Formula Stainless 14g Shining A6n Schwalbe BlackJack 24x1.9" Schwalbe BlackJack 24x1.9" Robin's Egg Blue or orange w/Black & white
Schwalbe BlackJack 24x1.9" tires
Available in Robin’s Egg Blue or Orange paint color options
kids
kids
HULA
kids
MAKENA
SPECIFICATIONS MAKENA FRAME MATERIAL It’s the ultimate starter bike for cycling families. The Makena is SIZES designed to be easy to ride, with sweet front-suspension forks, grip FoRK shifters for small hands and reliable components durable enough for cRAnKARMS chAInRIngS frequent off-road use. New for 2014, the Makena sees an upgrade to an extra-short cage derailleur that won’t catch on roots or rocks, cooler B/B PEdALS grips, and a cushier seat. chAIn FREEwhEEL F/d R/d ShIFTERS BRAKE cALIPERS BRAKE LEvERS hEAdSET hAndLEBAR STEM SEATPoST SEAT cLAMP gRIPS SAddLE FRonT huB REAR huB SPoKES RIMS FRonT TIRE REAR TIRE PAInT coLoR
GEOMETRY Size
11"
Reach Stack ht angle ht length St angle St length cS length BB DRop WheelBaSe FRont centeR FoRk length FoRk oFFSet tt length StanDoveR
323 414 70 95 73 280 375 -5 897 522 355 43 450 541
FEATURES
Lightweight Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 11" frame with 20" wheels
kids
CH 510 30mm travel suspension fork
7-speed drivetrain
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 11" ch 510 30mm Prowheel 140mm 36t ch vP Platform KMc Z50 Shimano 14-28t 7 spd n/a Shimano Tourney SS Shimano 7spd Revo (rh only) Shimano v-Brake Tektro Junior ch Kona Riser Kona control Kona Thumb Kona QR velo Junior velo Junior Formula Formula Stainless 14g Shining A6n Kenda Kwik 20x2.0 Kenda Kwik 20x2.0 Lime or Lavender w/Black & white
Tektro Junior brake levers with Shimano V-brakes
Available in Lime or Purple paint color options
KONA USA
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THE BICYCLE GROUP
381 Railway Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1A4 tel: 888-KONA-CAN fax: 800-392-7523
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