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Fat tyres, super aero bikes and deep section alloy rims: the best gravel tech of Gralloch 2026

Our Mick headed up to Gatehouse of Fleet to check out what new kit has popped up during one of the UK's most exciting gravel races

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:18

Injuries to e-bike riders in New York are on the rise – what’s to blame? Plus record London e-bike rides thanks to latest tube strikes, Kona’s new e-MTB + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 16:18

Kona’s tenth-gen Hei Hei features a frame and suspension redesign

One of Kona’s most recognisable and enduring models has entered its tenth-generation with reshaped carbon tube sections and enhanced geometry.

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 07:01

Kona’s updated Libre gravel frame gains UDH and a smaller seat tube

Kona has redesigned its Libre gravel bike with significant changes to frame geometry.

Thu, Apr 03, 2025 08:01

Kona adds the Remote X and 160 DL to its e-mountain bike roster

All the details of the pedal-assisted trail bikes from Kona.

Tue, Aug 20, 2024 08:52

Kona is back with new Process 153 and Process 134 mountain bikes

Kona unveils its first mountain bikes since being reclaimed by its original owners.

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 07:16

Back from beyond the Cindercone, Kona re-purchased by original founders

With the great news that Kona Bicycles is now back in the creative hands of its founders, we take a look into the back story of this iconic and slightly whacky bike brand.

Wed, May 29, 2024 09:00

Kona Bicycles bought back by founders, month after mass job cuts as former parent company abandoned struggling bike industry

Dan Gerhard and Jake Heilbron, who founded the off-road brand in 1988, say “renewing relationships” with American and European retailers and dealers “is our highest priority”, while pausing Kona’s direct-to-consumer service

Mon, May 20, 2024 12:11

Kona Bicycles winding down and up for sale as parent company abandons struggling bike market

Days after staff were spotted taking the brand’s stall down at the Sea Otter Classic, extensive job cuts have been reported – though one UK distributor says they will continue to import Kona stock

Sun, Apr 21, 2024 12:48

Kona Bicycle’s parent company appoints new CFO amidst fears of “cost-cutting measures” after brand pulled out of major cycle show at last minute

The move comes as the company is said to “pursue new opportunities”, after removing its stall from the Sea Otter Classic show in California one day before the event

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 15:07