Kona Cinder Cone 2022 Review (from a mechanics view)
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
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I bought one of these for £699 in November 2022
At that price l would give it 10/10
However there are a couple of things worth mentioning.
The bars are fairly flat, l threw on a set of Race Face risers l had in the garage and it's much better.
The front chainring is a 28 which is very low. ln bottom gear you spin out at under 3mph
For most people the bottom two gears are useless. The top gear is too low for road riding or descent, max speed is around 16mph unless you pedal like crazy.
The SAMOX branded chainset is impossible to get parts for, the chainring is bolted on but is very small and nobody does a replacement. l emailed SAMOX from their website "help" but received no response.
l replaced the chainset with a Shimano CUES (32t ring) which transformed the bike for road and trail use.
The bottom two gears are now useable and the bike can be ridden on the road at up to 20mph.
You'll need to replace the chain, two extra links needed.
Thanks mate, just seen this on sale for £699 and as a roadie I don’t know too much about MTBs, this was just the type of review I needed to make an informed decision. Going to make the purchase 👍
I love my 2017 cindercone, I put a fox 32 on it and a pnw dropper post with some new tires, grips and carbon handlebars and that thing rips
Absolutely amazing videos as always, short and to the point with helpful tips. Can you please do a video on the 2022 kona honzo when you get your hands on one.....looking into one but no videos on it elsewhere.
Hej, really good videos and info 👍👍
Can you do a video for Kona Kahuna 2021/2022?
Would love to review the kahuna but we don’t have stock yet sorry
What I noticed is they have a lifetime frame warranty which is excellent
There’s no such thing as Kona any more they rebranded 😅
Hi, Most components seems Deore, is the rear hub deore too or is it Tourney ?
I'm after a new kona, I take it you can fit a double chain set? That's what the second cable hole is for on the down tube, for the front gear cable? I would never want a oneby because what's the top speed on it? Not everywhere is up hill and unlike other people I don't drive so I have to ride to the hills and I want a bike that will move so I would fit a double chain set to it. Great video by the way.
Certainly front double chainset can be fitted, it would require new cranks and a few other parts. Give us a call at the shop we can help you with specific details
there are two holes for cables, one for a dropper and one for front derailleur, you will be good to go. You will only need new crankset and shifter/front D. Maybe fiddle with a chain a little, depends on the gears you want.
The color is beautiful
Litterly just bought this bike on clearance rack waiting on shipping to my home was after more gearing from my marin wildcat 4 9 speed not sure kona fork will beat suntour 120 one question is there a crank or bottom bracket upgrade suggestion for a daily rider ? i'm a heavy rider i snagged this bike for $686 out the door not crazy about the color but my brother finds these crazy deal since he is pilot board between flights
Great review, much appreciated!
very helpful :) thanks
Is the frame basically the same as a Mahuna? If so, will it accommodate 29" wheels? Thanks!
You say you like the square taper bottom bracket, but there are videos of other people (mostly "pro" riders) who hate them and always suggest replacing them with something else.
Why is there hate for it, if you as a mechanic say they are "bomb proof?"
Hello! What size of the frame on this video? Thanks :)
Hello. I have that same bike, but I want to change the chainring from 28t to 32t. What is the BCD measurement of the cinder cone 2022? do you recommend any brand of chainring?
The new Shimano CUES 32t chainset is cheap and fits perfectly, you'll need a new chain.
Add two links to the chain length if fitting the 32t
The bike is transformed with the 32t. Can now do 20mph without spinning out and the bottom two gears are actually useable.
Even with the 32t find myself in third gear on all but the steepest climbs, so don't worry about the low gears no longer being low enough! The standard crank arm length is 175mm
The Shimano crank comes in 170 and 175, 30t and 32t
l don't think the 30t would be enough of a difference.
@@oldcargeezer When buying cranks I need to know the Q factor of this bicycle, mine is size S, what Q factor does it have?
The measurement is 16cm
can I fit a 30 or 32t front sprocket?
I see the 28 is wide tooth is that required? What is the spec on the screw spacing? Gearing is too low for flat Florida...
You can't get a replacement ring for the chainset, you'll need to replace the whole thing. The Shimano CUES is only £45 (30t or 32t) Fit the 32t, it transforms the bike
@@oldcargeezerI actually spoke to Kona only to discover that this, and so many other aspects of this bike made it hard to adapt. I bought a bike with a 3-ring front and all is good now. The new one is a little heavy but built like a tank!
@@malabarspyder Glad you got sorted with a bike. l've gone from an Ebike to
this, and am loving the challenge of riding the hills around here under my own power with no motor to push me along!
Hello, can you fit car type valves in the rims of the cinder cone only I see that ones got presta?
unfortunately not, as the hole is to small in the rim. You can buy a small adaptor for the presta valves usually brass that will convert from presta to schrader valve
question please help: so i just bought this bike maybe put like 50-100km on it but i find my gear 1-4 could be 5 or 6 tbh but anyways i find it doesnt feel like its shiftinf then all of a suddent it shift and im in the higher gear but idk if its actually just skipping/not shift till then or is the gear ratios have a big step somewhere in the middle. ps im not clicking there them i shift pedal 4 or 5 times then shift again. just want to know if anyone else who has this bike experienced this.
how heavy is this bike's frame?
thanks! :)
About 11kg
How much
@@thefrothybikeco okay sir, thank you
@@neilmoises6221 just released my website is incorrect the Rrp is £1099 apologies i need to sort out the website asap
they all have the same frame from kona lanai to honzo
i believe the honzo is different in geometry and fittings but most of the other bikes are very similar in style
@@thefrothybikeco they haven’t changed so much from the 2013 kitsune lol
Shrek