Kona Cinder Cone

I have had a Kona for about 3 months now after geting back into mountain biking and my Diamondback falling apart after about 20 miles. I have done about 250 miles on the Kona now and its still works perfectly. This bike is very well made and flies both up and down hills. I would recommend any Kona bike but the cinder cone is a excellent bike for the money. I have tackle a few technical descents on the bike and Kona have the geometry spot on. The Hydraulic brakes do what they should and the derailers also do a good job with nice shifts. The shifts are not smooth but I dont like smooth shirts they clunk in so you know you are in a diffrent gear it does this ...  Read the complete review

I've had a Kona Cinder Cone for about 8 years now, and though it has evolved a bit since 1992, the process has been a gradual one, and today's Kona's share the ride and handling characteristics of my bike. Konas have a very distinctive look, with a long sloping top tube which gives plenty of stand over height, essential for not injuring yourself, and it also makes the frame stiffer and lighter. Kona handling is legendary, very responsive, but forgiving. I have got rigid Project 2 forks fitted, which give positive steering, and they have a bit of flex as well. Me and my bike have been throught a lot toegther, but it is dependable and ...  Read the complete review