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What kind of bike is Kona Cinder Cone?
Much like its larger-wheeled sibling, the Mahuna, the Cinder Cone is the perfect all-rounder for the person looking to ride off-road or cruise around the backwoods bike paths….SPECIFICATIONS.
| Frame Material | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted |
|---|---|
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | Kona QR |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip Slip on |
| Saddle | Kona XC |
Is Kona a good bike brand?
Kona isn’t a huge entity compared to some other global bike brands, but it enjoys iconic status. They’re best known as a “freeride” bike company, but have made road and ‘cross bikes since the beginning. And their city bikes are some of the coolest, most practical options around.
Are Kona bikes made in Hawaii?
If you thought “Kona” – as in the Kona bicycle company – you’d be forgiven for assuming it was Hawaii-based. Turns out, Kona bikes emerge from the ruggedly beautiful Cascade range outside of Ferndale, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia.
When did the last cinder cone volcano erupt?
1666
Cinder Cone and the Fantastic Lava Beds
| Cinder Cone | |
|---|---|
| Mountain type | Extinct Cinder cone |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | 1666 |
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Who builds Kona?
Kona is 50% US and 50% Canadian owned. It is an independent company; no one owns us and we don’t own anything else. We design all of our bikes from the ground up and visit the factories that make our frames and components and assemble our bikes in Taiwan every month while they are being produced.
How much is a Kona bike?
Kona
| Kona Cinder Cone 27.5 Mountain Bike 2022 Your Price $1,199.00 | Kona Dew Plus Commuter Bike 2022 (Dragonfly Green) Your Price $949.00 |
|---|---|
| Kona Process 134 27.5 Mountain Bike 2022 Your Price $2,599.00 | Kona Process 134 29 Mountain Bike 2022 Your Price $2,599.00 |
| Kona Sutra Touring Road Bike 2022 Your Price $2,099.00 |
Why is Kona called Kona?
The Kona Bicycle Company was named after the major island of Kailua-Kona in Hawaii, which held a special place in the hearts of the owners. Once established they began producing a range of elite MTBs, touring and racing bicycles … with fantastic and creative names.
What comes out of a cinder cone volcano?
The steepest cones form around cinder cone volcanos. Cinder cones form from ash and magma cinders–partly-burned, solid pieces of magma, that fall to the ground following a volcanic eruption. This type of eruption contains little lava, as the magma hardens and breaks into pieces during the explosion.
What does a cinder volcano look like?
As the name “cinder cone” suggests, they are cone-shaped hills made up of ejected igneous rocks known as “cinders”. These small volcanoes usually have a circular footprint, and their flanks usually slope at an angle of about 30 to 40 degrees. Most cinder cones have a bowl-shaped crater at the top.
Where is Kona bike company located?
The company was founded in 1988 by Dan Gerhard and Jacob Heilbron in Vancouver, BC. Still owned by Gerhard and Heilbron, their world headquarters are located in Ferndale, Washington, with Canadian distribution offices in Vancouver, and European distribution offices in Geneva, Switzerland.
Where are Kona bike made?
Taiwan
Kona is 50% US and 50% Canadian owned. It is an independent company; no one owns us and we don’t own anything else. We design all of our bikes from the ground up and visit the factories that make our frames and components and assemble our bikes in Taiwan every month while they are being produced.
What does the cinder cone mountain bike do?
The Cinder Cone opens the door to dirt. A from-the-ground-up re-think of our hardtail mountain bikes. First, we’re introducing size increments that ensure we hit every type of rider. Now you can get closer to having a custom fit between a size structure (S, M, L, XL) that’s consistent across our entire range of mountain bikes.
Which is the best material for Kona Bikes?
A new material for Kona, featured throughout some of our road and mountain bike platforms, Kona SuperLight 7046 has more Titanium in its composition, giving it 25 percent improved hardness and tensile strength, as well as greater fatigue resistance.
Is there a lifetime warranty on Kona Bikes?
Note: this Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe. The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels, but are more maneuverable and nimble than 29-inch ones.