Evolution of Kona Bikes Part 2

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

Комментарии • 108

  • @aaronbunker7076
    @aaronbunker7076 6 лет назад +72

    "step in for Pat, he's got some work to finish" 1 minute in he's literally skateboarding around playing with a dog hahaha

  • @mikedicke5505
    @mikedicke5505 6 лет назад +36

    Love my Kona Line up
    1. 2016 Explosif - tastefully uprgraded.
    2. 2016 Process 134 DL 👌
    3. 2017 Honzo Al DL
    Needless to say I’m a huge Kona Fan, I have loved these bikes since 2002! Got my first shred and the rest is history! Keep it up Kona!

  • @bryantrudy568
    @bryantrudy568 6 лет назад +23

    Id like to see some history on the Stinky, which is probably the most well known freeride bike out there from back in the day. Everyone and their brother was riding one. Shit, Ive still got one as a backup rig.

  • @richarde1355
    @richarde1355 5 лет назад +2

    I just picked up a 2010 Kona Kula Supreme (scandium frame) bike, and it's an amazing bike. Love the creativeness of these folks!

  • @mheberling5939
    @mheberling5939 4 года назад +2

    Just bought my Kona Steel Honzo and digging it. Can't wait for the weather to clear up and hit some trails with friends.

    • @Mimi-cq4bg
      @Mimi-cq4bg 4 года назад

      Lol why wait? I have been riding my bosses 2019 hei hei for a month now and we're in Canada... it snowed this week

    • @mheberling5939
      @mheberling5939 4 года назад

      ASMR touch I’m riding streets but no trails. They are closed because of all the rain.

  • @stephenharrington667
    @stephenharrington667 4 года назад +2

    Still riding my 03 Caldera. Love Kona.

  • @mikeshaw714
    @mikeshaw714 5 лет назад +1

    Bought the Kona Kilauea back in 1995/6, Curve Components for the brakes, chainrings, etc. Took some hammer that bike and NEVER let me down. It went to Bike Heaven about 2 years ago - 20 years after I bought it.

  • @angellnathan
    @angellnathan 6 лет назад +2

    My first bike, that wasn't a hand me down, was a Kona Kilauea, must have been about 1994-1995 ish. Since then I've had a Five-O deluxe and a Stinky Deluxe. Love Kona. Cheers for the insight to history.

  • @michaelchristopher2939
    @michaelchristopher2939 5 лет назад +4

    I love my 05 kona stinky!! Thank you KONA for making kick ass bikes.

  • @BlunderCig
    @BlunderCig 6 лет назад +42

    You guys skipped all the good ones between 2003-2007 :(

    • @marvinbliesath642
      @marvinbliesath642 6 лет назад +3

      BlunderCig I know that’s right like my 2006 coil air with Marzocchi bomber all mountain 1

    • @Metal-Possum
      @Metal-Possum 4 года назад +2

      YUCK! Circa 2005 was when Konas were the most popular brand in my city, and also the easiest bikes to hate. Cheap and ugly frames with awful geometry, plenty of failures, and component choices that were big on suspension and small on less obvious things that could be expensive to replace.

    • @augustopudimtwo4872
      @augustopudimtwo4872 4 года назад +5

      I have the 2007 Kona Stinky Deluxe

    • @BlunderCig
      @BlunderCig 3 года назад +1

      Surprised nobody has mentioned the Dawg either, love my 05' Dawg Dee-Lux :D

    • @BlunderCig
      @BlunderCig 3 года назад +2

      @@Metal-Possum I'm actually quite surprised to hear that, they've always been very reputable over here in the SW UK especially the old Stinkys were incredibly reliable cheap DH bikes, they'd get thrashed and sold over and over again but they'd never break 😅

  • @shangqichan1496
    @shangqichan1496 6 лет назад +1

    Still riding my 2015 Kona Precept Dl.It was my first full suspension trail bike ever! And it still rock! Sometimes I ride it casual and sometime hardcore.It is a playful and FUN bike! Thank you Kona! >:D

  • @slickgm6
    @slickgm6 6 лет назад +1

    I gave my buddy my very first Kona, a gold, 2006, Caldera. I loved that bike, but now I have a 2016 Honzo AL that is even sweeter. Only thing I might get instead of another Kona would be a Chromag...but time will tell. Thanks Kona!

  • @onsight2822
    @onsight2822 6 лет назад +8

    I'd love to see Connor ride the 1999 stab and his latest operator back to back 👍
    kona Rock 🤘

  • @ronwhite8503
    @ronwhite8503 6 лет назад +8

    Being an old git I came here for the steel Cinder/Explosif etc and none to be seen....shame. I still ride my steel Cinder and Lava and love 'em.

    • @Jolinator
      @Jolinator 6 лет назад +3

      Awesome bikes.

    • @bobpotts73
      @bobpotts73 4 года назад +1

      I'm with you on that one, I bought a Lava Dome in '96. Project 2 forks were brilliant and the Curve brakes were different, excellent cro-mo frame

    • @mattiisosalo918
      @mattiisosalo918 4 года назад +1

      My first Kona was 1994 Cinder Cone, I loved that bike. After that I got 1998 Lava Dome (I grew) and then there was a long pause without any cycling. Now the only bike I have is 2011 Dew Deluxe and I’m thinking of buying a MTB again. Every bike I’ve had since 1994 has been a Kona. They seem to fit very well under my ass.

  • @TheFjmtb
    @TheFjmtb 6 лет назад +16

    I loved my original 98 stab, also love my 15 process. People hate on Kona but they rule

    • @verogroenewoud9681
      @verogroenewoud9681 5 лет назад +1

      Eddy ride a bicycle wich process i have the 111 with a 150 mil fork man it slays

    • @Darkridgefilms
      @Darkridgefilms 2 года назад

      Kona is my jam!

  • @jubalvw
    @jubalvw 6 лет назад +5

    In the town I grew up in Kona owned the dirtjump scene!

  • @unconventional_health
    @unconventional_health 6 лет назад

    I'm so stoked to demo your new process 153 al dl!!!! Going to do a review on it...

  • @comeridewithmeAE
    @comeridewithmeAE 6 лет назад +1

    Been waiting for this video. Finally! Only 3 weeks late!

  • @jonjames4522
    @jonjames4522 6 лет назад +20

    I dont miss having the pads fall out of my olde Hayes Brakes.

    • @nickb3720
      @nickb3720 6 лет назад +2

      They were so shit!! brake fluid everywhere as well

    • @veterinarius7646
      @veterinarius7646 6 лет назад +1

      Oh I remember those

  • @mattleonard5268
    @mattleonard5268 4 года назад

    I just got an 04-ish stinky frame and I’m stoked about making it into a sick bike

  • @chriswest579
    @chriswest579 6 лет назад +2

    Would like to see Kona go threaded Bottom Bracket.
    I do like the Wah Wah 2 pedals. Light and lock in well

  • @stephencrowfoot244
    @stephencrowfoot244 4 года назад

    Any comment on an ancient Kona Ninja frameset, has Joe Murray decal, this frame is now set up as an urban warrior! Thanks for any help in identifying. Was bought in Sydney (Aust.,) from a Canadian tourist many years ago. :)

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday 5 месяцев назад

    Loved my konas back in early 2000s had both them stinky Five and super deelux, also had the Giant ATX one had my accident on that what stopped me riding for a few year's someone planted a tree in front of me 😂 smashed everything ohh the pain! I just started riding again and wanted something similar I picked up the cube stereo action team 2024 emtb feels amazing some similarities to the old girl!

  • @jwicklund4861
    @jwicklund4861 6 лет назад +2

    Min 3:19. Were not trying to sell anything?

  • @chilisos93
    @chilisos93 6 лет назад +5

    I still ride my 2007 Coiler...

  • @williamskign103
    @williamskign103 Год назад +1

    Todo los modelos de kona en doble suspención perrisimo lastimar no tengo cash 😥😥😵saludos desde las faldas mont Tlaloc chicoloapan México raza fletera!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🚵🚵🤗🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

  • @fabianthomas7655
    @fabianthomas7655 6 месяцев назад

    Hi i have a 05 kona stinky ive have in my posession silly thing i cant seem to remove the front wheel can u tell me how to please thanks

  • @agi2ande
    @agi2ande 6 лет назад +1

    Got a damn near all original 00 stab primo. Still rips

  • @carlbrowitt704
    @carlbrowitt704 5 лет назад

    Got a kona process 153 Al for 1999pounds,,, stoked...

  • @JC-km5xw
    @JC-km5xw 6 лет назад +1

    I had the stinky 5 ❤ It got stolen and I still miss it now 😂

  • @mullholand
    @mullholand 4 года назад

    Well done! Takes a lot of time to create a video like this - but for us fans - we dig. 134 CR/DL here.

  • @kennettynarckey2902
    @kennettynarckey2902 6 лет назад +6

    Aw! Ever since i like kona bikes. But unfortunately i can't afford to buy even just the frame. So instead i bought a fake kona frame here in the philippines. So everytime i see a legit kona bikes i can't help myself to drool and imagine if i can only afford one. 😢😢😢😢😢

  • @Steverex527
    @Steverex527 Год назад

    I thought pat had stuff to do ?? we can see him playing with the dog in the background 😂

  • @Herbybandit
    @Herbybandit 4 года назад

    Do you have a kennel out the back too?

  • @endurotruckererniedesjardins
    @endurotruckererniedesjardins 6 лет назад

    I was at the airport strip in toronto when the kona symbol went from kona with a bowl of fruit to the shape around kona now lol.... i also saw the inspiration ha ha.....

  • @mikerotchburns1622
    @mikerotchburns1622 6 лет назад

    i loved my 2001 stinky dee-lux other then the top shock bolt kept breaking

  • @joen3992
    @joen3992 6 лет назад

    Proud owner of a 2005 Kona Blast. Upgraded to Shimano Alivio M4000, 2002 Air Bombers....ya baby love the ride of that bad puppy! Get looks for that white and ride frame. Old school fun.

  • @mitskoala0380
    @mitskoala0380 6 лет назад

    The Process DL 2014 looks sick, and very long reach

  • @JackBauerDev
    @JackBauerDev 6 лет назад

    I need a seat stay for my 2005 stinky primo, Kona is charging 240 usd, that's really sad.

  • @elduquesantiago8431
    @elduquesantiago8431 2 года назад

    I have the stinky 2009 green, very cool bike, i bought it on 2010 and now in 2022 still rolling on the bikepark.
    I was waiting to destroy it and buy me a DH bike but damn, it´s like indestructible.

  • @germi1
    @germi1 6 лет назад

    The Kona Humuhumu at the end is my opinion the coolest pub bike you could ever own. I can’t understand why they discontinue it and even worst why it has a Buffalo on the frame instead of a.. say a Hawaiian fish?!

  • @FernandORas1
    @FernandORas1 3 года назад

    Where's a Kona Srap?

  • @Primoz.r
    @Primoz.r 6 лет назад

    Where are the Cadabras and CoilAirs?

  • @ThaGoofyRider
    @ThaGoofyRider 6 лет назад

    Still love all the kona's I have! Still ride my 2000 stab dee-lux with 2017 parts, still rides like a beast! But the kona i loved the most and will always love is my dear and beloved Kona Cowan DS, f*ck i love that bike!

  • @jtphotography0
    @jtphotography0 5 лет назад +1

    meanwhile sitting here with a kona kikapu deluxe

  • @keenankovacs
    @keenankovacs 5 лет назад +2

    Kona used to be the shit for their Stinkys, stabs, the bass, the enterauge, but it’s like they ignored all that just to talk about trail bikes and race bikes in these videos. That’s kinda why I stopped liking kona, they really decided not to care about the freeride/freestyle aspect of riding anymore and just make trail and race bikes.

    • @gkiss2030
      @gkiss2030 3 года назад +1

      Yes, it's disappointing from them.
      Also, the old frame paints ruled.
      I have a Stab Deluxe '09 and a Stinky '08.
      Both are head turners, stand out of today's crowd like no other...and always get compliments and questions from strangers.

  • @4thEyeVision
    @4thEyeVision 6 лет назад

    I love Kona bikes. I'm on my 3rd now i had a Nunu a Roast a just got a Big Kahuna 29er and i love it... Kona best bikes ever

  • @puppycasey8883
    @puppycasey8883 6 лет назад +12

    "We're not trying to sell anything here"
    Lol what?

  • @theREAL9er
    @theREAL9er 6 лет назад

    more!

  • @ioannisnikoloudis7459
    @ioannisnikoloudis7459 3 года назад

    where is my beloved howler guys?

  • @chango999999999
    @chango999999999 6 лет назад +1

    Entourage? Anyone?

  • @cadumgarcia
    @cadumgarcia 6 лет назад +3

    Step in for Pat was a let down

  • @sha317
    @sha317 6 лет назад +1

    nice vid . but no love for Honzos

    • @thebikehippie6562
      @thebikehippie6562 5 лет назад

      I know right.. How can there be a Evolution of Kona bikes without mentioning the Honzo?

  • @daleheffernan
    @daleheffernan 6 лет назад

    All about that super deep seatpost insertion.... if you know what I mean

  • @Sefveron
    @Sefveron 6 лет назад

    I own a Kona process 153cr G2, Its a fucking awesome bike, i love the design, i love how it tracks the ground, i love how well it climbs, i love how big burly and overbuilt it is, it is fucking awesome! , I will say this though, the supplier in Australia are a pack of wallies... none of them ride bikes and are just a bunch of pencil pushers... this is reflected in the fact they didn't get enough bikes into australia to meet demand! i was lucky to get the model i got but i really pushed hard to try get the top spec blue model, and my local bike shop could have easily sold a dozen more! please if you are listening Kona, Australia is not happy with the Kona supplier!

    • @dextertheragdollcat213
      @dextertheragdollcat213 6 лет назад

      Hell yes. The whole way Kona is sold and marketed in Australia is pathetic. No bike shops in Brisbane (capital city) where you can even inspect or purchase. Learn from the Trek website on how to make it easier for potential buyers. Just trying to get local info on Kona bikes here in Oz is difficult. And why this: Limited Lifetime Warranty (on frames) applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe. Why is the rest of the world not treated the same????!

    • @David-np4vo
      @David-np4vo 6 лет назад

      @@dextertheragdollcat213 because we hav sick rides else where...

    • @selwynperry7459
      @selwynperry7459 Год назад

      Also so expensive compared to NZ prices ..getting ripped ..Evo cycles in NZ do a good job with the brand

  • @tobiasl-d7331
    @tobiasl-d7331 6 лет назад

    That Stinky5 made me gag

  • @chaputatu-65
    @chaputatu-65 5 лет назад

    中3男子です。これとおんなじやつ中古で譲ってもらいました!やったー!

  • @MS-ug3gm
    @MS-ug3gm Год назад

    Only Kona

  • @richandiben
    @richandiben 6 лет назад

    Those boxes don't look safe stacked 4 high

  • @mishimoto13
    @mishimoto13 3 года назад

    I stil prefer the likes of the stinky 5 paint and decals. I have a 2000 manomano still with 2000 jr t forks and woukd never sell it. Ive never seen any vids or posts of any other manomano s.maybe they all mostly broke 🤔🤔

  • @mtbvalencia8277
    @mtbvalencia8277 6 лет назад +9

    Evolution of Kona: Snap, snap, snap, snap, snap snap a bit later, snap, snap when they fixed the snapping, snapping some more.

    • @anomien6346
      @anomien6346 6 лет назад +3

      I snapped a trek and a cannondale but my kona is still running after 7 years of owning it

  • @urgentpointer5855
    @urgentpointer5855 4 года назад

    Nothing about XC.. =( i think Kona HEI-HEI was f-d by s-works epic, unno horn, etc...

  • @buildatrap
    @buildatrap 6 лет назад

    Interesting vid, could lose the annoying music in the bg though

  • @giancarlomartini2133
    @giancarlomartini2133 6 лет назад

    Kona Rosco

  • @thebikehippie6562
    @thebikehippie6562 5 лет назад

    Evolution of Kona bikes without a Honzo?? WTF

  • @chrisandsamlivingthedream
    @chrisandsamlivingthedream 6 лет назад +1

    You missed all the 2000 bikes ... not impressed ... please do another vid .. mine I've had since new 2002 fire mountain...

  • @Sergio_Loureiro
    @Sergio_Loureiro 6 лет назад

    Ahah, in Portuguese Kona means cunt!

    • @truantray
      @truantray 6 лет назад

      In English, Sergio Loureiro means cunt.

  • @themostwantedeh7493
    @themostwantedeh7493 6 лет назад

    Expensive

  • @HelloHill-ge8mt
    @HelloHill-ge8mt 6 лет назад +2

    first but nice vid

  • @Hawlkeye-e9p
    @Hawlkeye-e9p 6 лет назад +2

    Donald trump

    • @th_js
      @th_js 6 лет назад

      Agree

  • @Montblanc1986
    @Montblanc1986 6 лет назад

    Does anyone ride these bikes

    • @Enskakuski
      @Enskakuski 6 лет назад

      Yeah! The Process 153 is fantastic! I bet the cf version is even better.

    • @th_js
      @th_js 6 лет назад

      No

    • @th_js
      @th_js 6 лет назад

      Kato suomalaisia täälläkin

    • @onsight2822
      @onsight2822 6 лет назад +1

      Dam right - my mate has a stinky that's been battered for the last 15 years and still more solid than most new "enduro bikes ! don't get me wrong , it's not a light frame but defo bombproof and shreds 🤘

    • @David-np4vo
      @David-np4vo 6 лет назад

      Meeeeeeeee 531 DL small

  • @Grassngas
    @Grassngas 6 лет назад +3

    Kona sucks, always have, always will

    • @anomien6346
      @anomien6346 6 лет назад +2

      What’s bad about it have got my kona for almost 7 years now only had a fork service

    • @truantray
      @truantray 6 лет назад

      They make frames...literally one part of a bike.