Category Archives: Enduro

Sea otter Classic

Posted on 04/22/2013 by wicks

Sea Otter is a classic event with lots of bikes and hot racing on tap. The Kona Team made the journey down this year, with Barry, Kris, Spencer and Cory racing the XC events, and Connor Fearon showing off his new Process bike in the DH and Dual Slalom.

The weekend Kicked of with the STXC, on a new, spectator friendly course. The XC boys rode hard, and looked good in their shiny new kit, rolling through for top 20 finishes all around.

Saturday brought on the XC, with the most stacked field in recenmt memory, including many former World Champs, the current Olympic champ, and many nations worth of National Champions. Barry Wicks had a killer ride, making the elite front group on his 21lb Hei Hei 29 supreme, and holding off a massive chase in a solo effort to finish 8th. Spencer had a heart breaking ride, sitting in the top 12 with 20 minutes left, a nail took him and his rear tire out of contention. Read More→

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The Blast Epic Enduro Weekend 1#

Posted on 04/10/2013 by joonas


The first ‘The Blast Epic Enduro Weekend’ of 2013 was held on the 28th – 31st of March, and it was a great success. Even though the temperatures were a bit chilly and we even had some fresh snow on the Friday, the riders were motivated and trails were shred.

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Matt Slaven and his Super Helmet

Posted on 04/09/2013 by eddy

When Matt Slaven is not ripping Enduros, he can sometimes be found helping helmet makers make better helmets, like the new Bell Super. Find out all about it on PinkBike.

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Irish Spring Ride

Posted on 04/09/2013 by joonas

Photo. Garry Davoren www.mbikeworks.com

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Kona Abra Cadabra – To the Mountains

Posted on 04/07/2013 by eddy

The new G3 Magic Link Abra Cadabra, with air auxiliary shock, more agressive geometry and improved rear triangle, takes Kona Team rider Spencer Paxson to singletrack shredsville.

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Matt Slaven’s Vote For Sandy Ridge Video

Posted on 04/03/2013 by eddy

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Global Bike interview Karim Amour

Posted on 04/03/2013 by joonas


As the Kona team takes on the 2013 season, we got in touch with each of the riders to find out what they love about their Kona bikes, what they love about riding and what they are looking forward to this year. We start of with this interview with current Enduro European Champion Karim Amour… Click image for more

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Best for adrenaline junkies: Tanuki DL by Kona

Posted on 04/02/2013 by joonas


One of Kona’s most popular bikes with female cyclists, the Tanuki DL is a guaranteed energy-pumping ride built with 26-inch mountain wheels, perfect for adrenaline junkies looking to leave a trail in the dirt. Click image for more

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Pinkbike Tests the Process DL: “a bike truly worthy of the all-mountain designation”

Posted on 04/01/2013 by eddy

Since 1988, Kona has been building bikes capable of handling the terrain in their backyard, terrain that includes long climbs up logging roads followed by steep descents down rock and root strewn singletrack, often punctuated with jumps and drops. Kona’s new Process series was designed with this style of riding in mind – it’s an all-mountain bike built with an eye towards durability and strength. With relaxed geometry, 150mm of travel in the rear, and a 160mm RockShox Lyrik DH in the front, the Process is ready to get rowdy. Read more

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The Kona Process DL – To the Wilderness

Posted on 04/01/2013 by eddy

It’s time to check out the Process DL and take it to the wilderness.

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Kona 2013 Press Camp – Photo memories

Posted on 03/28/2013 by joonas


German Mountain Bike Magazine tester Thomas Schmitt prepares to launch himself down a vertical rock face aboard his Process. Read More→

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Matt Slaven Syncline Video

Posted on 03/26/2013 by eddy

The Pacific Northwest is a wet, dark and mossy place to train in the Winter. Kona Factory enduro racer, Matthew Slaven, leaves the mud and Sasquatch behind to shred some flowy, rocky, cliff-side trails in the sun. Spring is here and it’s time to ride! Video: Miles Sullivan and Cory Tepper.

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