Nearly 18 months after founder Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron returned to the helm at Kona, the brand is launching more new bikes, with the arrival of a tenth-generation Hei Hei and second generation of the Libre – both now available in aluminium. The aluminium variants arrive some six months …
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Kona Bicycles has announced that Charles Russell will be joining the senior management team, effective May 5th, 2025. Since retaking control of Kona Bicycles in May 2024, Kona have reported that Dan and Jake have been bringing back some of the experienced and respected Kona staff from Kona 1.0, including …
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Fresh from reacquisition by its founders, Kona is introducing two new bikes with the launch of the Remote X and 160 DL. As the brand points out, the Remote 160 DL is best thought of this as an amplified version of the new Process 153, featuring much the same handling …
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The future of Kona Bicycles appears to have been secured after it was confirmed that the original owners had bought it back from Kent Outdoors. In a letter published on Monday, May 20, Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron announced the acquisition after “a bumpy couple years” for the brand, returning …
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BikeBiz takes a look at the latest hybrids, folders, and commuter clothing from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Claud Butler, Frog Bikes, Ghost, Kona, Cannondale, Mycle, Eovolt, Vello, Tubolito, Funkier, ETC, TSG, Proviz, Chapeau!, Sportful, Castelli, Sealskinz and Oxford This guide first appeared in the February …
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BikeBiz takes a look at the latest e-bikes, e-scooters and accessories from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Dawes, Wisper, Ridgeback, Batribike, Forme, Kona, Eovolt, Superior Rock Machine, KinesisUK, Specialized, Cube, Vello, Brompton, Volt Bikes, Raleigh, Advanced, Gocycle, Benno Fully Loaded, Tern, Thok, BMC, Stromer, Forestal, Pivot …
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BikeBiz takes a look at the latest gifts for cyclists from leading brands including Weldtite, Mint, Silca, Wolf Tooth, Kona, Fox, Cinelli, DexShell, Primal Europe, Hiplok and VeloPac This guide first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Bike Care Kit Brand: Weldtite Distributor: …
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BikeBiz takes a look at the latest in gravel and adventure from some of the leading brands in the sector, including KinesisUK, Cannondale, Salsa, Kona, Cube, Surly Bikes, Chris King, Vision, Panaracer, Hutchinson, Schwalbe Tyres, CushCore, ControlTech, Ultimate, Acros, Lake, Sea to Summit, Zefal, Pro and Ortlieb This guide first …
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Kona Bicycles has today announced that it is joining Kent Outdoors, formerly Kent Watersports. “Our goal has always been to make great bikes that we love to ride,” said a statement. “With the influx of resources from Kent, we’re now able to dive deeper into our passion projects and build …
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This month, we take a look at the latest kids’ bikes and accessories from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Little Rider Co, Crème, DexShell, Squish, SDG, Ride Concepts, Hornit, Kiddimoto, ETC, Cuda Bikes, Sweet Protection, Fidlock, TSG, Troy Lee Designs, Oxford, Burley, XLC, Frog Bikes, Saracen, …
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