Nik "Darwin" Rakestraw and Chris Carter Set Out Across Kyrgyzstan on a pair of Unit X's
Chris Carter of Switchback Travel and filmmaker Nik “Darwin” Rakestraw have set off on an 850-mile bikepacking journey across Kyrgyzstan and into Tajikistan aboard a pair of Kona Unit Xs. Their rou...
MTB Party Reviews the Woo "It Is Awesome"
Steve Hendricks from MTBparty has been on the hunt for a fat bike with truly great geometry. His latest deep dive takes him to our very own Kona Woo, a fat bike inspired by the Honzo that brings a ...
Eddie Reynolds Rides to Bronze and Silver at Crankworx Whistler
Crankworx Whistler 2025 saw Kona Factory Rider Eddie Reynolds back in action on some of the biggest stages of the week. Eddie started strong in the Official Whip-Off World Championships, where ...
'The Lunch Project' Restoring a 1999 Kona Hahanna
Kona super fan Viet Tieu, star of our Kona Unit launch video, has been busy at The Bike House bringing a 1999 Kona Hahanna back to life. Dubbed The Lunch Project, this crusty steel Kona classic was...
German YouTube channel World of MTB has just published a gravel bike shootout featuring the Libre CR. They loved the bike's comfortable seating position and its balanced handling, as well as its u...
Velo Reviews the Libre CR "It’s a happy all-rounder: cohesive, well-considered"
“The Libre CR underpromised and overdelivered.” That’s how Velo’s Alvin Holbrook summed up his time aboard the new Kona Libre CR. He praised its confident handling, sporty yet stable ride feel, and...
From Gravel to Singletrack: Cory Wallace Completes his Oregon Gravel and BCBR Doubleheader
The BC Bike Race has always been one of the highlights of the year. It has been a staple on the Canadian Calendar for 19 years, showcasing some of the best trail riding our country has to offer. T...
Laurence and Huw from Alpine Odyssey Make it to Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington
Almost six weeks into their ambitious Alpine Odyssey trip, Laurence Mote and Huw Kingston have just rolled into Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington after an incredible ride from Cape Reinga. Along the ...
Blister Reviews the Hei Hei CR "the Hei Hei brings a wide skillset to the table"
"The latest Kona Hei Hei strikes a balance between XC climbing efficiency and trail‑ready descending capability." Dylan Wood at Blister.com spent three months putting the 2025 Kona Hei Hei through...
The Radavist Reviews the all-new Hei Hei CR "It pedals effortlessly"
"These traits place the Hei Hei at the top of my list of favorite carbon bikes I’ve ridden to date. The modified single-pivot suspension feels familiar, offering velcro traction on the ups and the ...
FAFO Series: Episode 4 - The Kona Crew Roadtrips Aotearoa New Zealand
The Kona Crew is back—ditching winter to cross the globe and ride some of the best dirt on earth. In Episode 4 of the FAFO Series, Eddie Reynolds, Caleb Holonko, and the crew touch down in Aotearo...
Kona Dream Builds: Ryosuke Iwash's classic Rove LTD
Cult Japanese bike shop Circles are no strangers to upgrading bikes and producing epic dream builds in the process. This Rove LTD they recently put together for a customer Ryosuke Iwash, is proof o...
Cory Wallace reports on the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder is always a highlight of any race season. 5 days of proper gravel racing and camping across the Cascades. Being part of the Gravel Earth Series brought in a solid fi...
Kona Hearts The Northwest Tune-Up
Northwest Tune-Up isn’t your average bike festival. It’s a mix of bikes, music, beer, and art that only Bellingham could pull off, and this past weekend, it delivered. We showed up with a solid...
Laurence Mote’s Alpine Odyssey Kicks Off in Style, with a Velodrome Lap and a Family Visit
Check out the story on One News HERE Kiwi Kona rider Laurence Mote and Australian adventurer Huw Kingston have officially kicked off their massive human-powered winter mission: a 4,000+ km journey...
The Kona Pro Development Program Wants You
The Kona Pro Development Program is our talent incubator. It’s a launchpad for the next generation of standout riders across gravity, enduro, XC, adventure/endurance, gravel, and freeride. This i...
Pinkbike's Dario DiGiulio Bought a 1999 Kona Stab Dee-Lux
Pinkbike tech editor Dario DiGiulio recently gave in to a particularly retro case of “intrusive thoughts” and bought himself a 1999 Kona Stab Dee-Lux. What started as a nostalgic eBay scroll turne...
10 Minutes Per Hour With Peter Wojnar
With one lens, one battery, and about one day's travel to meet some friends camped deep in South Chilcotin Provincial Park, I set out to capture some of the feeling of going for my kind of XC ride...
Kona Unpacked: Justas RImsa's Sutra Ltd
Justas Rimsa’s 2023 Sutra LTD is more than just a bike. It’s a vehicle for slowing down, going long, and getting deep into the quiet places most people never reach.From a childhood spent in nature...
Kona UnPacked: Olle Mølgaard Bang's 2022 Kona Rove DL
For Olle Mølgaard Bang, his Kona Rove is more than just a bike. It’s how he carves out time for adventure between work, family, and the rhythm of everyday life. From Denmark to Sweden, solo mission...
Riding the Long White Cloud: Laurence Mote’s New Zealand Alpine Odyssey
This winter, on the other side of the world, you might spot a couple of hardy figures pedaling their way between New Zealand ski fields. One of them is Laurence Mote, riding a Kona Unit X and towi...
Kona x Northwest Tune-Up: Back for More Bikes, Beers & Beats in Bellingham
We’re rolling deep into our own backyard this July for one of the best weekends of the year, the Northwest Tune-Up festival. It’s our fourth time showing up, but we’re not coasting, we’re bringing...
Kona Dream Builds: Mark Wells’ Libre Dream Build Takes Custom to a Whole New Level
Mark Wells’ Kona Libre Dream Build is a great example of how a few thoughtful tweaks can turn a solid bike into something truly personal. Starting with a 2019 Libre frame, Mark made the move to a f...
Kona Dream Builds: Eddies XTR equipped Process 153 CR DL
Kona Factory Rider Eddie Reynolds just took his Process 153 CR DL to the next level with a dream-worthy upgrade. Outfitted with Shimano’s all-new wireless Di2 XTR drivetrain, Eddie’s rig now runs ...
Simeon King Sets Off Across Canada on His Kona Sutra
Kona is cheering on Canadian rider Simeon King, who set off on an epic 7,500 km cycling journey from Vancouver to St. John’s this June. Over roughly 81 days in the saddle, Simeon is riding coast t...
The Spirit of Aloha: Rebuilding Community with West Maui's Bike Park
Care in a community runs deep. Often, we see just the tip of the iceberg — a fundraiser, a volunteer day, or a PSA shared on social media. But true community care shows up in the most private, he...
Tayte Proulx-Royds Keeps the Momentum Rolling at Leogang
World Cup number two is in the books for Kona Factory Rider Tayte Proulx-Royds, who made her return to the circuit for round three of the UCI DH World Cup in Leogang. After missing round two, Tayt...
Kona Dream Builds: The Beauty Is in the Details of Godwin's Process 134 CR DL
We've only seen a handful of Process 134 CR DL Dream Builds hit the Cog, but the attention to detail on Godwin's rig elevates this bike to the top of the Dream Build Fantasy League. Godwin is a bi...
Bikepacking.com Reviews the 2025 Hei Hei "It simply goes!"
"Over the last few months, I reached for the Hei Hei instead of a hardtail mountain bike, which would normally be my go-to choice for rides on varied terrain." Bikepacking.com spent three months p...
Radsport News Reviews the Libre CR
The German cycling outlet Radsport News just took the Libre CR for a spin, calling it a “fun, versatile gravel bike at a great price.” as well as bestowing it with a "Best of 2025" award. They prai...
The Stinky Dual-Uxe Brings the Heat to Whatcom World Cup Round 4
Over 140 racers. Hand-smashed burgers. Cold brews. A live DJ. And some of the best dual slalom racing Galbraith’s seen in years. Round four of the Whatcom World Cup lit up the hill with the Kona S...
Seventh Time’s a Charm for Cory Wallace At Unbound XL
Kona Factory Rider Cory Wallace has been chasing the perfect Unbound for seven long years! Through mechanicals, illness, and the kind of bad luck that would break most riders. But this year? Diffe...
Hannah Simms Finishes Third at Paris to Ancaster, Qualifying for the Gravel World Champs!
On April 27th, I raced from Paris to Ancaster, one of Ontario’s most iconic races. This spring classic-style event serves up a bit of everything: gravel roads, pavement, punchy climbs, technical fa...
Jo & Co Hosts Another Successful Skills Clinic Coast Gravity Park!
Another epic weekend is in the books with Kona Ambassador @jo_peters and the Jo&Co crew at Coast Gravity Park! Big thanks to everyone who brought the good vibes this weekend and supported each...
Kona Unpacked: Dennis' Rove LTD
Meet Denis—a bike mechanic based in Namur, Belgium, and proud owner of a Kona Rove LTD. For the past three years, his Rove has been more than just a bike; it’s been a loyal travel companion across ...
Kona Dream Builds: Jakub's Enduro Crushing Process 153 CR
Legendary Czech Enduro Racer and long-time Kona rider Jaukb RIha has just built up this stunning Process 153 CR race rig for his 2025 season... There is no doubt about it, this thing looks fast ju...