Hardtail

A classic Kona hardtail in a 29-inch version, the Mahuna is ready to explore your favorite trails. Big wheels help you keep your momentum over challenging obstacles, while extra grippy WTB tires and 100mm of RockShox front suspension inspire confidence when things get tricky. When you’re ready to point it downhill, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes provide powerful stopping power. When you’re ready to wander off the beaten path, the Mahuna is your go-to bike!

You might think of Kona's Lava Dome as your SUV of the bicycle world. It's loaded with everything you need for trail or rough city streets. You get a light aluminum frame with a 100mm-travel, bump-erasing suspension fork up front. The legendary Kona ride —playful, confident, and predictable — is yours with the added bonus of 29-inch wheels and versatile tires. Twenty-four speeds give you the range to find your groove, all powered by Shimano for smooth, intuitive shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes keep your speed in check the second you need it, so go ahead, push that envelope. Lava Dome is ready for it.

Point the Cinder Cone towards singletrack and get ready for a fun ride! With a SRAM NX 11 speed drivetrain, tubeless ready rims, a Rockshox air sprung fork, SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, and 27.5-inch wheels, the Cinder Cone is ready to roll over obstacles with ease.

This Kona classic brings some of the finer things to light. Feel true stopping power with hydraulic disc brakes, adjustable 100mm of Suntour suspension, a 9 speed Shimano drivetrain, and sturdy WTB tires, the Fire Mountain helps build confidence off-road. Available for smaller riders in a 26-inch XS version and a 27.5-inch wheel for sizes S-XL.

The Lana’i could be considered the gateway mountain bike. Offered in size XS with 26” wheels or S-XL with 27.5” wheels, there’s a perfect size for everyone. With a Shimano drivetrain, Tektro disc brakes, and a 100mm travel fork the Lana’i is the perfect way to dip your toes in the dirt.

Tika is built with careful attention to detail, resulting in a comfortable and nimble ride. From its 27.5-inch wheels to the various touch points, Kona developed the Tika to ensure anyone’s first trail experience is the beginning of a lifetime passion. With a 27-speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes you'll have no trouble getting up and down steep trails, and WTB Trail Boss tires provide plenty of traction, putting confidence in every pedal stroke.

Do you like to get rowdy, but still want the speed and rollover of a 29er hardtail? You need Honzo. Kona’s Honzo AL/DR takes the cross-country efficiency and obstacle-clearing prowess of a 29er hardtail and cranks the fun to 11. This trail-shredding hardtail uses progressive geometry with short chainstays, long reach, and a slack head tube angle to give you a fast-climbing machine that scorches earth on the way down. RockShox provides a 120mm-travel Recon fork to keep your wide 2.3-inch Maxxis Minion tires in control so you can get rad. SRAM’s NX 1 x 11-speed drivetrain delivers the range you need to get to the top, while a pair of Shimano hydraulic brakes let you bring the speed down in a hurry. And, you know Kona wants you grinning the whole time you’re riding their rigs, so they threw in an internally routed Trans-X dropper post to make sure you're locked in for more fun than ever!

The most fun bike is always the one you happen to be riding. Kona's Mahuna wants to be ridden every day. Built on a lightweight, nimble-handling aluminum frame with a 100mm-travel Suntour fork, the Mahuna's got the guts for the trail and the comfort for the paved paths and roadways. Your confidence soars over hills thanks to an easy-pedaling 27-speed Shimano drivetrain, and disc brakes provide quick stopping power, so you feel in control no matter what the trail throws at you. Stout, 29-inch wheels wrapped in WTB Trail Boss knobbies roll over obstacles with ease while providing stellar grip on loose and muddy surfaces.

Full squish bikes may get all the attention these days, but nothing compares to riding a hardtail on the trail, and the Honzo CR Trail DL is perhaps the one bike that can steal the limelight. Its aggressive stance, nimble-handling carbon frame and mischievous attitude are characteristics that were born on Pacific Northwest trails, from the days when the ride was all about playing and having fun, even when things turned burly. A RockShox Pike RC Solo Air fork eats up 120mm of chunk and chatter while you nail your line. WTB's wide, Asym i29 29-inch rims and aggressive Maxxis Minion/Ardent tires roll with speed and hook up in loose, rocky conditions. The Shimano XT 11-speed drivetrain effortlessly gets you to the top, while the Shimano SLX hydraulic brakes offer smooth, easy modulation. Kona added a KS dropper post to expand the bike’s capabilities even further, while maintaining its clean lines. Ride for fun, ride for glory, ride Honzo.

Take your skills to the next level on Kona’s Kahuna. Its lightweight, butted aluminum frame has the stiffness you need to get your power to the rear wheel and carve up the trails while you’re at it. RockShox takes care of the suspension detail with a 100mm of travel up front, keeping you and the bike tracking true. Trusted contact with the trail is key for mountain bike fun, and WTB wheels with Schwalbe tires are as reputable a pair as you’ll find, holding up to abuse and digging in when it counts. If you’ve been thinking about going to a single ring setup, look no further, as Kahuna features SRAM’s NX 1x11-speed drivetrain for an ideal range with simple, exact operation. A pair of tenacious Shimano hydraulic brakes makes short work of speed control, and lets you precisely slow your roll for maximum control on fast, fun trails. After all, fun is what Kona is all about.

The Big Honzo ST is the result of all of our favorite options coming together in a single bike. It’s steel, so it feels amazing. It has adjustable dropouts, so you can run a front derailleur or even as a single speed. It comes set up as 27.5+ but can run a 29” wheel. It’s got boost spacing for extra stiffness and control. It’s the hardtail that gives you all of the options ensuring it’s the perfect bike for any situation and any terrain.

Kona’s Big Honzo DL takes the playful, slack geometry Honzo uses to light up singletrack, and ups the ante with bigger rubber and bigger fun. With 27.5 x 2.8 Maxxis Rekon tires wrapped around WTB’s Scraper rims, your footprint opens up like a sled-dog’s paw, aggressively clawing earth and floating over terrain with ease. Kona really wants you to use ALL that extra traction, so they hook you up with a stiff, nimble aluminum frame that squeezes speed out of descents and begs to be swooped through corners. A RockShox Revelation fork makes short work of technical sections and plows through chunky trails with 120mm of go-fast travel, so you can rip through the gears of your 11-speed SRAM NX/GX drivetrain. And, while we know you love to go fast, everyone eventually has to scrub some speed to nail a line. Take heart, Shimano’s got your back with a pair of burly hydraulic disc brakes that’ll slow you down in a hurry, especially with all that grip. Add the solid control offered by Kona’s durable cockpit parts with a work-and-play dropper post, and you’ve got a rig that’ll keep you grinning for hours on end.

The heart of a mountain biker and the versatility to do it all are at the core of the Lana’i. Built with a philosophy of making the right bike for the right user, the Lana’i sizing includes a 26-inch wheel size for smaller riders, while the rest of the line hits the trail with 27.5-inch wheels. The lightweight aluminum frame makes riding fun, and the 24-speed drivetrain paired to disc brakes ensures control and confidence for tackling whatever lies ahead. Whether it be gravel paths, light singletrack, or just getting around town, the Lana’i is your entry to adventure.

With a durable Kona 6061 aluminum frame, size-specific wheels, 120mm of front suspension, and a solid component spec, the Shred is more than ready to get a little bit rowdy with you. An 18-speed Shimano drivetrain keeps you pushing up the steepest trails, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes offer loads of stopping power on the way back down. For those eager to get out on the trail and play in the dirt, the Kona Shred delivers.

The Honzo is the bike that redefined Kona’s goal to push the limits and do something radically different. From biking to work to getting creative in the bike park, the Honzo inspires serious fun. A 120mm RockShox Recon fork, SRAM NX 11 speed drivetrain, and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes equal the perfect blend of fun and fast.

For the rider looking for a playful and grin-inducing wild ride aboard a seriously gorgeous hardtail, we bring you the Big Honzo CR. The Big Honzo CR was designed around a 27.5+ wheel but is able to seamlessly run a 29” wheel, allowing you to set up the bike to your liking. With a strong and stiff carbon frame, super low standover height, the ability to hold two water bottles, the option to run brakes in either configuration and a super nice spec, the Big Honzo CR is ready to play on any terrain!

Kona's Blast is perfectly named, since it's designed specifically for all-day fun. The moment you stomp on the pedals, the snappy, yet tough Race Light Aluminum frame leaps forward, looking for the next rough section of trail for the RockShox fork to tame. The fast-rolling and frisky 27.5-inch Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires love carving up singletrack, and you give them the go-ahead with a 27-speed Shimano drivetrain that can handle anything. Always one step ahead, Kona added internal dropper post routing for all-mountain versatility and clean lines. A pair of no-nonsense hydraulic disc brakes keep you and the Blast this side of oblivion while you pilot with a grin from a race-ready, Kona-outfitted cockpit.

Happy Birthday to us. We’re celebrating by releasing a limited number of one of our favorite bikes, the Honzo ST. Why do we love it so much? Simply put, it just absolutely shreds. We’ve made our birthday bike special by adding a super unique mirror-finish paint job, special limited edition numbered decals (only 201 are being made!), a custom 30th birthday saddle, and a custom 30th birthday head tube badge. We’re not afraid to admit it: this bike is gorgeous. We’ve also built the bike with modular dropouts, so you can go full custom with it, or run it as we spec it, with a 120mm RockShox Revelation RC fork, SRAM NX 1x11 speed drivetrain, and SRAM Level T brakes.

The Shield is more than just a patrol bike. It’s a partner in the field, on the streets, and in situations where you need reliable transportation. Use it as a shield, use it as a ladder, use it as a utility tool for whatever the situation merits. The integrated rack is rated to carry up to 200lbs so you can haul gear, VIPs, or whatever cargo is needed. We’ve designed the frame geometry for a comfortable ride, while also making it simple to dismount the bike quickly when necessary. The component spec is a modern and reliable selection that provides easy shifting, strong stopping power, and longevity of parts, ensuring minimal maintenance so you can keep rolling. We’ve updated the graphics to reflect requests from law enforcement and built a sturdy, stealthy bike that is up for any urban challenge.

The Blast dabbles deeper into mountain biking’s trends. With a Shimano 1x drivetrain, tubeless ready rims, a Rockshox air sprung fork, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 27.5-inch wheels, the Blast steps it up, ensuring you have the confidence needed to tackle tougher trails.

Kona’s Big Honzo takes the playful, slack geometry Honzo uses to light up singletrack, and ups the ante with bigger rubber and bigger fun. With 27.5 x 2.8 Maxxis Rekon tires wrapped around WTB’s Scraper rims, your footprint opens up like a sled-dog’s paw, aggressively clawing earth and floating over terrain with ease. Kona really wants you to use ALL that extra traction, so they hook you up with a stiff, nimble aluminum frame that squeezes speed out of descents and begs to be swooped through corners. A RockShox Recon Silver fork plows through chunky trails with 120mm of go-fast travel, so you can rip through the gears of your 11-speed SRAM NX drivetrain. And, while we know you love to go fast, everyone eventually has to scrub some speed to nail a line. Take heart, Shimano’s got your back with a pair of burly hydraulic disc brakes that’ll slow you down in a hurry, especially with all that grip. Add the solid control offered by Kona’s durable cockpit parts with a work-and-play dropper post, and you’ve got a rig that’ll keep you grinning for hours on end.

When all you want is dirt, rocks, and a trustworthy rig that likes to get into trouble, Explosif frame fits the bill. The Reynolds Cromoly frame features sliding thru-axle dropouts and a tapered headtube, so you get the ride quality and longevity steel is known for with the modern designs that let you do more. The result is a trail-blasting stick of dynamite and you’re the match. The Explosif rides like only a Kona can, and they’re sure you’ll appreciate it for years to come.

The Lava Dome is kind of like your best friend, but in bike form. It’s awesome in the dirt. It’s awesome to rally around town. It’s awesome poking around neighborhood singletrack, and it does it all in a dependable way. 29-inch wheels and a frame that’s been steadfast longer than most of your friends, the Lava Dome is the bike buddy you’ve always wanted.

Like to get rowdy but still want the speed and rollover of a 29er hardtail? You need Honzo. Kona’s Honzo AL takes the cross-country efficiency and obstacle-clearing prowess of a 29er hardtail and cranks the fun to 11. This trail-shredding hardtail uses progressive geometry with short chainstays, long reach, and a slack head tube angle to give you a fast-climbing machine that scorches earth on the way down. RockShox provides a 120mm Recon fork to keep your wide 2.4-inch Maxxis front tire in control so you can get rad. Shimano's Deore 1 x 10-speed drivetrain delivers the range you need to get to the top, while a pair of Shimano hydraulic brakes let you bring the speed down in a hurry. And, you know Kona wants you grinning the whole time you’re riding their rigs, so they equipped the Honzo with rock-solid thru-axles front and rear just to make sure you're locked in for more fun than ever!

You’re an informed buyer. You know exactly what you want in a bike, but you don’t want to break the bank. The Kahuna is your jam. Featuring a 1x SRAM NX drivetrain, RockShox suspension, powerful Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and fast-rolling, tubeless-ready WTB 29-inch rims, this bike is the complete package.

The Wozo takes fat bike stereotypes and tosses them out the window. Sure, it’s great to ride in typical fat bike conditions, but it also rips on singletrack, and with those big old Maxxis tires, traction is paramount and bumps dissolve with ease. We’ve moved the Wozo to 27.5-inch wheels and beefed up the travel from 100mm to 120mm with a Manitou Mastodon Comp fork. This gives you an even plusher feel when things start to get hectic, whether on trail or off.

Kona's Honza CR Race is what a cross-country hardtail should be: light, fast, and aggressive. The full carbon frame has short chain stays that deliver more power and a stiff front end for precise steering. A RockShox RS-1 fork up front eats up 120mm of chunk and chatter while you nail your line and float to victory. WTB's 29-inch KOM rims and fast Maxxis Ikon EXO tires will have you passing competitors on the both the ups and the downs. A SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed drivetrain will help you crank out a lead, while the Level TLM brakes offer dialed control. With the Honzo CR Race, going quick and getting rad is always a guarantee.

Explore the trail with the legendary Fire Mountain. With singletrack-worthy components and a size-specific wheel selection, the Fire Mountain is ready to start anyone down the mountain bike life. A lightweight aluminum frame and 100mm of front suspension make riding fun and rewarding, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes help you maintain control on steep descents and in wet weather. From cruising greenbelt paths to testing your skills over roots and rocks on forest trails, the Fire Mountain encourages you to get out and ride.

The Mohala is designed around progressive geometry that is stable and confidence-inspiring for those looking to push their riding skill further. Based around a 27.5-inch wheel known for its quick handling traits, the Mohala retains a good footprint that makes solid contact with the trail. Spec’d with a RockShox fork, Shimano Deore hydraulic brakes, and a SRAM 11-speed drivetrain, the Mohala is built like a Kona and is ready take leaps and bounds on the trail with you.

No compromises. That’s the premise behind the Big Honzo CR DL. A stiff carbon frame keeps the ride lively and quick. With a 130mm Rockshox Pike, rallying descents is ridiculously fun. A SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain flattens out climbs, making the Big Honzo CR DL a good time, all the time.