Over and Out: Cory Wallace on His Time with Kona
There are some riders whose careers can be measured in wins. Others in years. Cory Wallace’s time at Kona is measured in continents crossed, start lines toed, friendships forged, and stories that ...
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...
While the Sun's Still Here II - Farewell Caleb Holonko
One last Caleb Holonko edit – black and white, classic BC rain, slow pace, loud feelings. The kind of riding that feels like a memory while you’re still watching it happen. This one’s a little se...
From Gravel to Enduro: Riding Nepal’s Himalayas with Cory Wallace
Gravel bikepacking across the Himalayas to the Enduro Ratnange race in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal was one of the better rides to a race I’ve ever done. The three-day, 280 km ride from Kathmand...
Cycling BC x Kona Bike Raffle: Winners Announced
It was officially new bike day on December 20 for the two winners of the Cycling BC x Kona Bike Raffle, and we couldn’t be more stoked to see these bikes roll out into the world. Congratulations ...
Kona Test Team RIder William Symonds Builds his New Shonky
Squamish-based Kona Test Team Rider William Symonds builds his new Bone White Kona Shonky.
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 Libre CR Earns Editor’s Choice from Zach Overholt
The Libre CR has been awarded Editor’s Choice by Zach Overholt, and the reasoning is refreshingly straightforward: it’s a gravel bike that gets the balance right. Rather than chasing ever-wider tir...
Kona Dream Builds: George Kouzis Race Ready Hei Hei CR
Built for a full season of XC shredding, George Kouzis’ Hei Hei CR is a pure race weapon. Hailing from Cyprus and fresh off his appearance in our Hei Hei release video, George’s setup is light, fas...
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...
Happy Holidays from the Kona Crew
We hope your holidays are filled with good rides, good company, and that perfect “just one more lap” feeling. Thanks for being part of the Kona family. Here’s to more dirt, more stoke, and another ...
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...
Ride, Relax, Connect On A Kona with Wilderness Voyageurs Bike Tours
Bike Tour Manager and Guide Heidi on the Colorado Sand Dunes & Trinidad Gravel Tour. One thing we can all agree on is that the best way to experience someplace new, and to experience it fully...
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 ...
Kona Unpacked: Iiro's 2021 Sutra Ltd is Fully Loaded
This is my Kona 2021(?) ULTD which I’ve build up to serve as my touring and year-round commuter bicycle. I'm 173 cm tall and with 650b wheels the 54 cm size frame fits perfectly, I love how stable ...
Kona Dream Builds: Sykkelbutikken Build One Classy Unit X
Bendik and the crew at Norwegian bike shop Sykkelbutikken are no strangers to building beautiful and dreamy bikes. Recently, they shared this sexy yet functional Unit X with us, and from the first...
Kona Dream Builds: Gee Milner builds An Epic Hei Hei CR
Gee Milner has just finished an incredible Dream Build on a Kona Hei Hei, and it is well worth checking out. This latest version of the Hei Hei features a full carbon frame with 120mm of travel a...
Kona Dream Builds: Gilliam's Fat Cat Cycling Club Rove LTD
Dutch DJ and Fat Cat Cycling Club member Gilliam Aerts is the proud owner of this custom-painted limited edition Rove Ld. The bike is one of four bikes that were painted in collaboration with the F...
Must Watch: Scratching the Surface II Starring Caleb Holonko
Caleb Holonko returns for Scratching the Surface round two. What began as a trip to Prince George quickly turned into an unexpected stay in Williams Lake, and soon the shovels and bikes were broug...
Kona Dream Builds: Dusko’s Glow-in-the-Dark 2000 Kona Caldera
Some Dream Builds start with a brand-new frame. Others begin with something a little rarer and a lot more personal. For Dusko Simic, a 44-year-old Kona fan from Zagreb, Croatia, the project was al...
The Kahurangi 600 Bike Packing Route | Four Mates, Four Days, 600k's
The Kahurangi 500 is one of those routes that sits in the back of every New Zealand bikepacker’s mind. It loops around the northwestern side of the South Island, weaving through the Kahurangi Nati...
Kona Dream Builds: Speed Fiend, Luca's Libre CR
When Luca Seck joined the Kona crew earlier this year, he wasted no time diving into a project he had been dreaming about long before his first day: building his first Kona drop-bar bike. If there...
Escape Collective Reviews the Hei Hei CR "Simple, capable, and confident"
Josh Weinberg at Escape Collective just dropped his review of the all-new Hei Hei CR, calling it “a do-it-all platform” that blends XC efficiency with trail-ready confidence. He says the latest ...
Finding Myself Between Tokyo and Fukuoka
There’s something about hitting the road solo that rewires your brain. You start out chasing miles and end up finding parts of yourself you didn’t know were missing. For Kona rider Noa Taylor, tha...
Fresh new Kona Threads Available Now
It’s been a minute since our last t-shirt drop, but we’ve got a fresh batch straight out of the screen printer’s oven. Our designer baked up these new graphics to serve everyone, from the devoted b...
Cycling BC and Kona Team Up for Bike Raffle Fundraiser
We’re teaming up with Cycling BC to help keep the good times rolling! The 2025 Bike Raffle Fundraiser is live, giving riders the chance to win one of two Kona bikes, the adventure-ready Libre CR or...
Kona and PMBIA Team Up to Offer Members Exclusive Pro Deal
PMBIA members, this one’s for you! We’re stoked to offer exclusive pro-deal pricing with Kona Bikes: 30% off accessories and 20% off complete bikes and frames. Head to konaworld.com to explore the ...
Kona Dream Builds: Kevin's Unit is Built for Go Rather Than Show
It’s been a while since I built my last Unit, but once I got on this one, it felt immediately at home. In my opinion, the Unit is the perfect all-around bike, capable of tackling IMBA epic trails ...
Cosmic Dancer Staring Joonas Vinnari
Meet Joonas Vinnari, Kona’s in-house cinematographer and the man behind the lens for more than 20 years of Kona storytelling. From World Champs wins to DIY dolly rigs made from sewer pipes, Joonas...
CASCADIA – In the Shadow of Giants
‘Cascadia – In the Shadow of Giants’, the latest film from Montanus, is a bikepacking journey through Oregon’s vast wilderness. It’s a reminder of how small we are beneath towering peaks and e...