Kona Dream Builds: Zach's Do Everything Unit
Some bikes are built for a purpose. Some bikes are built to win arguments. Zach from Cycling Elements Unit X was built to do everything. The foundation is a Kona Unit X frameset in XL. The kind of ...
Kona Dream Builds: Andreas Konstantinidis’ Hei Hei CR Looks Fast Standing Still
From fast race laps to long days chasing elevation, Andreas Konstantinidis’ Hei Hei CR is built with one goal in mind. Pure cross-country speed without giving up confidence when the trail points do...
Kona Dream Builds: David's Single Speed Honzo ESD
Owned by David Prothero, a rafting guide based in Comox, BC, this build was organized through Comox Bike Co as a replacement for a well-loved Humu Humu. It's a long-term riding companion that David...
Kona Dream Builds: Cycle Path Medicine Build One Epic Ouroboros CR DL
Some bikes come together with spreadsheets, timelines, and strict plans. Others happen the way the best rides do, organically. This Ouroboros CR DL falls squarely into the second category. Built by...
Kona Unpacked: Justyna's Hei Hei CR is Ready to Roll
Justyna Jarczok does not build bikes for short rides. As an ultra-distance cyclist based in Poland and a Kona test team rider, her equipment choices are shaped by days in the saddle, minimal sleep,...
Kona Dream Builds: Rob's Dr Dew Scratches That Itch
This Dr Dew belongs to Rob Garrison of Garrison’s Cyclery, and it exists because of an itch that needed scratching. His first hybrid build, assembled with the quiet realization that middle age brin...
Kona Dream Builds: Maro Bikes Build the Cutest Cargo Bike
A classic Kona Cinder Cone given a second life as a proper cargo bike, built by the crew at Maro Bikes in Japan. Designed to carry real loads and get ridden every day, this retro frame is paired w...
Kona Dream Builds: Derek Hines Pool Shark Shonky
We’re not sure about you, but we can’t get enough of these bone-white Shonky Dream Builds — and yes, there are more lined up. The latest to land in the Kona Dream Builds inbox is this super-clea...
Kona Dream Builds X Unpacked: Adam's Ti Rove is Ready for Anything
In Poland, Adam Wilkoszarski rides this Rove Ti as his daily gravel bike, commuting, training and disappearing onto local gravel whenever he can. This isn’t a show bike. It’s a working build, titan...
Kona Dream Builds: Steph's Squamish Ready Hei Hei CR
Steph Wood’s 2025 Kona Hei Hei CR is built for long days, wet winters, and the kind of riding where plans change but the bike just keeps going. This Hei Hei is less about chasing grams and more abo...
Kona Dream Builds: George Kouzis Race Ready Hei Hei CR
Built for a full season of XC shredding, George Kouzis’ Hei Hei CR is a pure race weapon. Hailing from Cyprus and fresh off his appearance in our Hei Hei release video, George’s setup is light, fas...
Kona Dream Builds: Richards 2019 Wozo
Richard Hammond’s 2019 Kona Wozo is a fatbike built for adventure. Every detail on this bike is dialed for long rides, gnarly trails, and those moments when you just can’t stop pedaling. From climb...
Kona and Tennessee Valley Bikes Partner Up for the 16th Annual AMBC Fall Fest
Words Joe Hamiton Photos Jessica Tezak Each year, over the first weekend of November, the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) hosts their annual fundraiser in Knoxville, TN. This year, Kona par...
Kona Unpacked: Alexey’s Libre CR
"This amazing Libre CR takes me out of my routine, whether it’s for short one-day escapes or multi-day bikepacking adventures." Alexey Piskunov I’ve slightly tweaked it to suit my needs, and it ru...
Kona Dream Builds: Henri's Parts Bin Coco build
Every project has its start in a weird place. For this one, it was an old, beautiful bell, a completely worn-out silver Sugino XD2 crankset and an old Pelago rear rack, which was replaced few year...
Kona Dream Builds: Pierre-Luc's Head Turning Libre CR
From Full Cycle Black Today’s build is a prime example of a trend we’ve seen growing over the years: having one bike to rule them all. For many, the appeal of a high-performance bike that lacks a ...
Kona Unpacked: Iiro's 2021 Sutra Ltd is Fully Loaded
This is my Kona 2021(?) ULTD which I’ve build up to serve as my touring and year-round commuter bicycle. I'm 173 cm tall and with 650b wheels the 54 cm size frame fits perfectly, I love how stable ...
Kona Dream Builds: Sykkelbutikken Build One Classy Unit X
Bendik and the crew at Norwegian bike shop Sykkelbutikken are no strangers to building beautiful and dreamy bikes. Recently, they shared this sexy yet functional Unit X with us, and from the first...
Kona Dream Builds: Gee Milner builds An Epic Hei Hei CR
Gee Milner has just finished an incredible Dream Build on a Kona Hei Hei, and it is well worth checking out. This latest version of the Hei Hei features a full carbon frame with 120mm of travel a...
Kona Dream Builds: Gilliam's Fat Cat Cycling Club Rove LTD
Dutch DJ and Fat Cat Cycling Club member Gilliam Aerts is the proud owner of this custom-painted limited edition Rove Ld. The bike is one of four bikes that were painted in collaboration with the F...
Kona Dream Builds: Dusko’s Glow-in-the-Dark 2000 Kona Caldera
Some Dream Builds start with a brand-new frame. Others begin with something a little rarer and a lot more personal. For Dusko Simic, a 44-year-old Kona fan from Zagreb, Croatia, the project was al...
Kona Dream Builds: Speed Fiend, Luca's Libre CR
When Luca Seck joined the Kona crew earlier this year, he wasted no time diving into a project he had been dreaming about long before his first day: building his first Kona drop-bar bike. If there...
Kona Dream Builds: Kevin's Unit is Built for Go Rather Than Show
It’s been a while since I built my last Unit, but once I got on this one, it felt immediately at home. In my opinion, the Unit is the perfect all-around bike, capable of tackling IMBA epic trails ...
Kona Dream Builds: Caleb Holonko's Bone White Shonky
Kona Factory rider Caleb Holonko just built up a fresh bone white Shonky, and it’s looking so good, that cherry-red RockShox Pike DJ up front is pure candy. Caleb’s running the short frame with th...
Kona Dream Builds: Mountain Dew - Stephane’s 1992 Fire Mountain
When Stephane found his 1992 Fire Mountain, he wanted to bring this splatter-painted classic into the modern era. By modern, we are talking 27.5 wheels, plus tires and disk brakes. No easy feat ri...
Kona Dream Builds: Sending It Safely with Nick's Libre CR
Nick, aka Sendit Safely, from Two Wheel Drive Bikes is no stranger to building beautiful bikes. When we spied his new Libre CR build on Instagram, we just knew it would warrant a deeper dive. Like...
'The Lunch Project' Restoring a 1999 Kona Hahanna
Kona super fan Viet Tieu, star of our Kona Unit launch video, has been busy at The Bike House bringing a 1999 Kona Hahanna back to life. Dubbed The Lunch Project, this crusty steel Kona classic was...
Kona Dream Builds: Ryosuke Iwash's classic Rove LTD
Cult Japanese bike shop Circles are no strangers to upgrading bikes and producing epic dream builds in the process. This Rove LTD they recently put together for a customer Ryosuke Iwash, is proof o...
Kona Unpacked: Justas RImsa's Sutra Ltd
Justas Rimsa’s 2023 Sutra LTD is more than just a bike. It’s a vehicle for slowing down, going long, and getting deep into the quiet places most people never reach.From a childhood spent in nature...
Kona UnPacked: Olle Mølgaard Bang's 2022 Kona Rove DL
For Olle Mølgaard Bang, his Kona Rove is more than just a bike. It’s how he carves out time for adventure between work, family, and the rhythm of everyday life. From Denmark to Sweden, solo mission...
Kona Dream Builds: Mark Wells’ Libre Dream Build Takes Custom to a Whole New Level
Mark Wells’ Kona Libre Dream Build is a great example of how a few thoughtful tweaks can turn a solid bike into something truly personal. Starting with a 2019 Libre frame, Mark made the move to a f...
Kona Dream Builds: Eddies XTR equipped Process 153 CR DL
Kona Factory Rider Eddie Reynolds just took his Process 153 CR DL to the next level with a dream-worthy upgrade. Outfitted with Shimano’s all-new wireless Di2 XTR drivetrain, Eddie’s rig now runs ...
Kona Dream Builds: The Beauty Is in the Details of Godwin's Process 134 CR DL
We've only seen a handful of Process 134 CR DL Dream Builds hit the Cog, but the attention to detail on Godwin's rig elevates this bike to the top of the Dream Build Fantasy League. Godwin is a bi...
Kona Dream Builds: Jakub's Enduro Crushing Process 153 CR
Legendary Czech Enduro Racer and long-time Kona rider Jaukb RIha has just built up this stunning Process 153 CR race rig for his 2025 season... There is no doubt about it, this thing looks fast ju...
Fresh Looks for 2025: New Colors for Kona's Alloy Lineup
On Friday, we introduced you to our 2025 steel offerings, well today we'd like to introduce our 2025 alloy bikes.Just like the Steel bikes, we are bringing a fresh palette of colors to our most bel...
Fresh Looks for 2025: New Colors for Kona's Steel Lineup
Our 2025 steel lineup has arrived, bringing a fresh palette of colors to our most beloved models. From trail-ready hardtails to adventure tourers and gravel grinders, each bike sports a new hue tha...