Kona Dream Builds: Ville's Sutra LTD
Words by Ville Hartikainen: "I've been a fan of 90's MTBs and thought that you can build a modern version by using Sutra LTD frame. Got rid of those 29's and replaced them with neat 650b and some ...
Introducing the Kona Remote 160 & Remote X
GIVE THEM A MOUNTAIN, AND THEY’LL CLIMB IT. Give them a chairlift, and they’ll stand in line for it. Give them a powerful e-bike, and you’ll never see them again. The new Remotes were built for ri...
Introducing The All-New El Kahuna
IT'S AN E-TREKKING BIKE, DONE THE KONA WAY. POWERFUL. PRACTICAL. READY FOR WHATEVER'S DOWN THAT ROAD. THE EL KAHUNA is your go-anywhere, do-everything, multi-purpose hardtail—with a quiet boost. W...
Kona Dream Builds: John's 2017 Private Jake
In case you were wondering, pink is IN! I mean just look at this bike. A 2017 Private Jake built for both style, and comfort. Kona enjoyer John Langrish built this bike up and had some words to say...
Kona Bikes Dream Builds: Eddie Reynolds MX Whistler Ready Hei Hei AL
Kona Team Rider Eddie Reynolds is no stranger to building bikes that stop people in their tracks. Over the years we've seen him lace up 27.5" wheels in bikes designed for 29ers, dream up some wil...
Kona Dream Builds: Anthony's Pink Process X
Ah yes, the beloved Process X. This frame color is one of our favorites, as it always turns heads when seen out in the wild. This Process X Is even harder to ignore with the dream of a build that A...
Kona Dream Builds: Emilio's 2015 Honky Tonk
The Honky Tonk is a classic. It gets you wherever you need to be and is an absolute riot on the way. Emilio Ruiz sent us these photos of his beautiful blue Honky Tonk and had a few things to say a...
Kona Dream Builds: Sam's Grave Digger Inspired Process 153
Words: Sam Armitage Photos: Ben Gerrish I loved watching monster trucks on TV as a kid. Growing up in rural Suffolk in the south of England, seeing giant stadiums full of roaring engines, fire...
Kona Dream Builds: Andrew's Remote 160 CR
Andrew Lefeuvre recently built up this BALLER Remote 160 CR with premium bits from Fox and Raceface. Andrew said he was looking to prioritize durablility, rider comfort, and control. Andrew says:...
Kona Dream Builds: Matt Harris' Humu Revival
What started as a wishful dream for Matt Harris of finding a large Humu frame with sliding dropouts that could run 29” wheels turned into a few years of quietly keeping an eye out. Eventually, I f...
Kona Dream Builds: Matthew Fairbrother's Remote 160 CR
If you are familiar with who Matthew Fairbrother is, you've seen his (literal) cross-country bike trips. A lad with legs of steel who recently tackled the Vancouver Triple Crown ride FIVE TIMES IN ...
Kona Unpacked: Marian's Honzo DL
When Marian isnt playing drums for @hazehc, you can find him escaping for a couple days in nature on his Honzo DL. He also uses this bike as his daily commuter, which really speaks to the versatili...
Adventure Starts Here: The Kona Ouroboros CR DL Returns
The Kona Ouroboros CR DL returns for 2026 with the same wildly capable gravel platform, now paired with an updated build kit designed for riders who prefer rough roads, chunky terrain, and the odd ...
Kona Dream Builds: Lucas' Epic Process X CR Build
Meet Lucas, a 34-year-old rider from the Vercors mountains near Villard-de-Lans, France. Formerly racing enduro and riding everything from XCO to gravity trails, he built this Kona Process X CR/DL ...
Kona Dream Builds: Meet Luca's stealthy Ouroboros Alloy
This build came together with one goal in mind: create something stealthy and purpose-built. Brought to life by the crew at 2-Cycle Bikeshop in Freiburg, the setup and assembly reflect a level of ...
Kona Dream Builds: Eddie Reynolds Remote 160 CR
The all-new Remote 160 CR has officially been out in the world for a week now, and hopefully you’ve had a chance to watch the release video. If not, don’t worry, we’ve got it for you below. You al...
Kona Dream Builds: Antoine Bussier’s Unit X. C’est magnifique
Built around a 2026 Unit X frame, Antoine Bussier’s custom Foutons Le Camp bike leans all the way into a seriously Bougie build. It's a dreamy and very considered setup for long days out. A full...
Kona Dream Builds: Adam's Hand-me-down Unit X
Meet Adam Wilkoszarski’s Unit X. Originally built and ridden hard by Adam’s brother on a trip across Southeast Asia, this Unit X came back with stories… and a fair bit of wear. After sitting untou...
Kona Dream Builds: The Green Machine AKA The Mike Wazowski Project
Built from a 2023 Honzo that caught Mike Guerrero’s attention the second it dropped, this Dream Build leans all the way into one thing: green. Loud and unapologetic, just like its namesake. What s...
Kona Dream Builds: Elliots Race Ready Process 153 CR DL
It’s been a few years since Elliot Smith last had a Kona Process 153 CR DL in the garage, so this one had to be done right. Built to handle enduro race days, full throttle laps in the Queenstown B...
Kona Dream Builds: Jo Peter's Hei Hei CR
When Jo Peters builds a Kona Hei Hei, it’s not about playing it safe. It’s about turning an XC rocket into something that still channels a little enduro chaos. As Jo puts it, she’s “still channelin...
Kona Dream Builds: Zach's Do Everything Unit
Some bikes are built for a purpose. Some bikes are built to win arguments. Zach from Cycling Elements Unit X was built to do everything. The foundation is a Kona Unit X frameset in XL. The kind of ...
Kona Dream Builds: Andreas Konstantinidis’ Hei Hei CR Looks Fast Standing Still
From fast race laps to long days chasing elevation, Andreas Konstantinidis’ Hei Hei CR is built with one goal in mind. Pure cross-country speed without giving up confidence when the trail points do...
Kona Dream Builds: David's Single Speed Honzo ESD
Owned by David Prothero, a rafting guide based in Comox, BC, this build was organized through Comox Bike Co as a replacement for a well-loved Humu Humu. It's a long-term riding companion that David...
Kona Dream Builds: Cycle Path Medicine Build One Epic Ouroboros CR DL
Some bikes come together with spreadsheets, timelines, and strict plans. Others happen the way the best rides do, organically. This Ouroboros CR DL falls squarely into the second category. Built by...
Kona Unpacked: Justyna's Hei Hei CR is Ready to Roll
Justyna Jarczok does not build bikes for short rides. As an ultra-distance cyclist based in Poland and a Kona test team rider, her equipment choices are shaped by days in the saddle, minimal sleep,...
Kona Dream Builds: Rob's Dr Dew Scratches That Itch
This Dr Dew belongs to Rob Garrison of Garrison’s Cyclery, and it exists because of an itch that needed scratching. His first hybrid build, assembled with the quiet realization that middle age brin...
Kona Dream Builds: Maro Bikes Build the Cutest Cargo Bike
A classic Kona Cinder Cone given a second life as a proper cargo bike, built by the crew at Maro Bikes in Japan. Designed to carry real loads and get ridden every day, this retro frame is paired w...
Kona Dream Builds: Derek Hines Pool Shark Shonky
We’re not sure about you, but we can’t get enough of these bone-white Shonky Dream Builds — and yes, there are more lined up. The latest to land in the Kona Dream Builds inbox is this super-clea...
Kona Dream Builds X Unpacked: Adam's Ti Rove is Ready for Anything
In Poland, Adam Wilkoszarski rides this Rove Ti as his daily gravel bike, commuting, training and disappearing onto local gravel whenever he can. This isn’t a show bike. It’s a working build, titan...
Kona Dream Builds: Steph's Squamish Ready Hei Hei CR
Steph Wood’s 2025 Kona Hei Hei CR is built for long days, wet winters, and the kind of riding where plans change but the bike just keeps going. This Hei Hei is less about chasing grams and more abo...
Kona Dream Builds: Richards 2019 Wozo
Richard Hammond’s 2019 Kona Wozo is a fatbike built for adventure. Every detail on this bike is dialed for long rides, gnarly trails, and those moments when you just can’t stop pedaling. From climb...
Kona and Tennessee Valley Bikes Partner Up for the 16th Annual AMBC Fall Fest
Words Joe Hamiton Photos Jessica Tezak Each year, over the first weekend of November, the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) hosts their annual fundraiser in Knoxville, TN. This year, Kona par...
Kona Unpacked: Alexey’s Libre CR
"This amazing Libre CR takes me out of my routine, whether it’s for short one-day escapes or multi-day bikepacking adventures." Alexey Piskunov I’ve slightly tweaked it to suit my needs, and it ru...
Kona Dream Builds: Henri's Parts Bin Coco build
Every project has its start in a weird place. For this one, it was an old, beautiful bell, a completely worn-out silver Sugino XD2 crankset and an old Pelago rear rack, which was replaced few year...
Kona Dream Builds: Pierre-Luc's Head Turning Libre CR
From Full Cycle Black Today’s build is a prime example of a trend we’ve seen growing over the years: having one bike to rule them all. For many, the appeal of a high-performance bike that lacks a ...