Daily Archives: 05/09/2012

2013 Sneak Peek – The Rove, Kona’s New Drop Bar All-Terrain Time Machine

Posted on 05/09/2012 by mitchell


The 2013 Rove Prototype build, Kona’s new drop bar Cromoly all-terrain do-it-aller.

The Bike:
When it comes to “Monster Cross” or “Gravel Grinder” bikes, we wanted to design a ride that would excel on as many rough surfaces as we could throw at it. Everything from bumpy backroads to dusty highways, with all forms of irregularity in between. A bike that could go on a month long tour one day, ride to school the next, then race cross on the weekend. The Rove is all about filling that slot…or slots we should say. Featuring large tire clearance, eyelets for racks and fenders, and mechanical disc brakes, the Rove’s Kona Cromoly frameset is all about doing a lot with a little, and having boatloads of everywhere fun along the way. Read More→

Posted in Asphalt, cyclocross, Sneak Peeks | 35 Comments

Team Update – Kona’s Front Line Warriors Continue to Kick Ass

Posted on 05/09/2012 by mitchell

The Kona Team’s star-studded cadre of international pro cyclists continues to turn heads with solid results, incredible exposure and good time antics. Here’s an up to date look at their recent successes.

Downhill: Australian youngsters Mitch Delfs and Connor Fearon started the season of with World Cup #1 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Both qualified well on their new 2012 Team issue Operator Supremes on the pedal heavy track. In the finals, Connor had a fast run going, but an untimely crash cost him some places. Mitch raced well on a course not suiting his strengths and finished 45th. Mitch then ventured to Canada to train, finishing off the trip with the Sea Otter Classic and a 12th place finish in the Pro GRT in Washington. Up next for the DH team is World Cup #2 in Val di Sol, Italy.


Connor Fearon at World Cup #1. Photo: Ale DiLullo
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Posted in DirtJump, Downhill, Enduro, Freeride, Racing, The Team | 1 Comment

Team Kona Ready to Race in Mongolia

Posted on 05/09/2012 by eddy

Barry Wicks and Kris Sneddon of the Kona Factory Team will be joining teammate Cory Wallace at the 2012 Mongolia Bike Challenge presented by Orbea. The Mongolia Bike Challenge is an epic, 10-stage XC mountain bike race in the Land of Genghis Khan. Wallace competed in the 2011 edition, finishing second in a hard-fought physical and mental battle. Read More

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Mountain Bike Action (Italy): “The Operator Open Up new Horizons!”

Posted on 05/09/2012 by joonas

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Posted in Downhill, Italy, Kona Europe, Review | Leave a comment