Kona

Kona's been making bikes for quite a while, and they have the enviable position of being a fairly big company, but being seen as a small company. I think. They're also the company most likely to be mistaken for a Canadian company. Because they're headquarters is in Washington, and I think one of the founders was Canadian. [edit] after all these years, in my posts, kona will be under-represented. why? because they've made 8 million different bikes over the years. and since i quit doing this so long ago, i don't anything on the newer ones. so the kona posts are definitely a look into the past...

Roast - The Roast is Kona's 2000 model 'Shore' bike. A beastly heavy, and strong, hardtail for extreme ridin'. Because we all want to be just like Shaun, right? Anyway, note the beefy frame tubes, Marzocchi Z.1, and flat, BMX pedals, all sure signs of a Shore wannabe.

Lava Dome - I can't tell you how excited I am about this pic. A 1990 or so Kona Lava Dome. Right before they went to a graphics style that really hasn't changed - just evolved since 1991. This one has a full SunTour group - that's right, SunTour. Go to a bike shop and find somebody that looks old and ask them about SunTour - you'll be amazed.


Kula - Kona Kula hardtail. An excellent raceable bike from 1994 or so. Updated with some V-brakes and a Manitou SX-R. It looks funny though, maybe it's just big...


Hot - This is a pretty sexy, custom painted Hot I must admit. Time to get a new fork though. I know you probably really like your old Mach 5, and it is - was - a good fork, but trust me, the new SX-R's are in a completely different league.


Hei Hei - Can you say money? Titanium frame, Mavic CrossMax UST wheels, RaceFace Next cranks... I guess the rider had nothing left for the brakes though...