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an area that is ideal for developing and testing durable testing durable and for developing ideal that is area an 1 We believe in constantly improving and refining our refining and improving in constantly believe We comments your welcome and components and service to our good giving that believe We and complaints. making and as designing important just as customers is your to help make is our mission It bicycles. good mission that of part and and enjoyable experiences safe as as frequently do that to you for it possible is to make the satisfied with not are you reason for any possible. If to given the service or your of part of any quality dealers, please let us know. our of one or Kona by you These studies conclude that many serious and minor ac minor serious and that many conclude studies These should It helmets. of the use by prevented be could cidents PREVENTED BE ALSO CAN ACCIDENTS that also be noted MAINTE AND USE BICYCLE OF INSTRUCTION PROPER BY instruc basic with you provide will dealer Kona NANCE. Your we strongly addition, In started. safely you tions to get PAYING MANUAL ENTIRE THIS READ that YOU recommend CAUTIONS. AND WARNINGS TO ATTENTION PARTICULAR legalese. the through wade you So hang in there while unreasonable against ourselves protect to are trying we Yes That is safety. your concerned about are we but lawsuits, Kona-specific and general a great deal of we add why instead of cycling enjoyable and safe information about manual. generic owner’s reproducing a blandly dedicated cyclists of a group 1988 by in started was Kona our long- based on bikes custom producing high-quality to Kona’s cycling. the sport and business of time experience in of the forest rain in the temperate are located headquarters and Canada States United the region of Northwest Pacific — components and testing new frames for basis day-to-day our bicycles. into being incorporated of are worthy that bicycles that provide superior performance. The Kona provide that bicycles is responsible on a within our company, Group Design - - - In addition to safety, many bicycle manufacturers and dis and manufacturers bicycle many to safety, In addition product of number tributors are concerned with the alarming Because years. 5 last the over brought forwards cases liability mount these are entitled to attorneys and Canadian American manufacturers larger basis, many a contingency on cases targets for deep pocket as marked been have and distributors been the responsibility to have cases, turn out many what in costly cases are frivolous most the Even rider. of the bicycle result additionally which the manufacturer and distributor, to higher bicycle eventually, and premiums, in higher insurance Commission has Consumer Product and Safety The prices. for the most that, find studies that of variety a undertaken safe vehicles. and are well-made part, bicycles righted by Kona Bicycle Company and the other companies the and Company Bicycle Kona righted by reproduced without not be text, and may the same using Company. Bicycle Kona consent of written the This owner’s manual was prepared prepared manual was owner’s This ABOUT THIS MANUAL: deal great A first consideration. as our safety with your bicycle US-based of a group by prepared was of the text sections are copy distributors. Those and manufacturers ment from your purchase. This manual contains important This manual contains purchase. your ment from information. and maintenance performance safety, intended as a comprehensive NOTE: This manual is not or service manual. Please see your use, service repair dealer repairs or maintenance. Your dealer for all service, clinics or books to classes, also be able to refer you may use, service or maintenance. on bicycle IMPORTANT: Read this manual before taking your first before taking Read this manual IMPORTANT: handy and keep this manual new bicycle, ride on your reference. for future for buying a Kona. A bicycle is a wonderful wonderful is a A bicycle Kona. a for buying YOU THANK you that hope We and recreation. for transportation tool of use and enjoy a great deal often and have will ride it 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 1 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 2 2 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL the word • Thecombinationofthesafety alertsymboland injury ordeath. situation which,ifnotavoided, couldresultinserious the word • Thecombinationofthesafety alertsymboland cycling practices. or inspectyour bicycle andoffailuretofollowsafe concerning theconsequencesoffailuretomaintain This Manualcontainsmany “Warnings” and“Cautions” maintenance ofyour bicycle reducesriskofinjury. and ofproperusemaintenance.Proper and topractice —therulesofsafeandresponsibleriding the responsibility forthatrisk,soyou needtoknow— damage. Bychoosingtorideabicycle, you assume Like any sport,bicycling involves riskofinjuryand GENERAL WARNING: which arethe soleresponsibility oftherider. any bicycle which cannotbepredicted oravoided, and all conditions. Therearerisksassociated withtheuseof no representationaboutthe safeuseofthebicycle under condition whichcanoccur whileriding,thisManualmakes Because itisimpossibleto anticipateevery situationor warning ofpossibleinjuryordeath. injury oreven death, wedonotalways repeatthe control andfall”. Becauseany fallcanresultinserious Many oftheWarnings andCautions say “you may lose your warranty. result inseriousdamagetothebicycle orthevoiding of symbol indicatesasituationwhich,ifnotavoided, could • Theword moderate injury, orisanalertagainstunsafepractices. situation which,ifnotavoided, may resultinminoror CAUTION WARNING indicatesapotentiallyhazardous CAUTION indicatesapotentiallyhazardous usedwithoutthesafety alert

2 A SpecialNoteforParents: warning could resultinserious injuryor death. any timewhilenot ridingabicycle.Failureto follow this on playgroundequipment, whileclimbingtrees, or at A helmetmustnot beworn whileplaying,inplayareas, for bicyclingonly, andmust beremovedwhennot riding. sure that yourchildunderstandsthat abicycle helmetis an approvedbicyclehelmetwhenriding;butalso make ride thebicycle. ating procedureswithyourchild,beforeletting child review itswarningsandthebicycle’sfunctions oper As aparent,youshouldreadthismanual,aswell common senserulesofsafeandresponsiblebicycling. local motorvehicle,bicycleandtrafficlaws,butalsothe learned, understandandobeynotonlytheapplicable operation ofthebicycle;andthatyouyourchildhave you andyourchildhavelearnedunderstandthesafe that itisingoodrepairandsafeoperatingcondition; making surethatthebicycleisproperlyfittedtochild; tivities andsafetyofyourminorchild,thatincludes As aparentorguardian,youareresponsiblefortheac or BMXbicycles. WARNING: Makesurethatyour childalwayswears WARNING: ThismanualdoesnotcoverJuvenile 25.1.2017 17.43 -

- KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 3 25.1.2017 17.43 3 B) SAFETY FIRST! B) SAFETY your when riding helmet an approved wear 1. Always instructions manufacturer’s and follow the helmet bike, your helmet. and care of for fit, use and recommended all the other required have 2. Do you responsibility your 2. It’s See Section equipment? safety where of the areas laws with the yourself to familiarize all applicable laws. to comply with ride, and you front and secure your know how to correctly 3. Do you sure. Riding Section 4.A.1 to make rear wheels? Check adjusted wheel quick release can with an improperly wobble or disengage from the bicycle, cause the wheel to injury or death. and cause serious or clipless “step-in” has toeclips and straps bike 4. If your work [see Section know how they you sure pedals, make require special techniques and skills. 4.E]. These pedals use, instructions for the pedal manufacturer’s Follow adjustment and care. check Section suspension? If so, have bike 5. Does your performs. a bicycle can change the way Suspension 4.F. instructions for use, the suspension manufacturer’s Follow adjustment and care. bicycles On smaller framed “toe overlap”? have 6. Do you the front be able to contact toe or toeclip may your wheel and the forward wheel when a pedal is all the way have Section 4.E. to check whether you is turned. Read toeclip overlap.

A) BIKE FIT check, see Section 3.A. To the right size? bike 1. Is your may you is too large or too small for you, bicycle If your is not the right size, bike new If your lose control and fall. ride it. it before you dealer to exchange ask your check, see Section right height? To 2. Is the saddle at the you sure that height, make saddle your adjust If you 3.B. 3.B. Insertion instructions in Section follow the Minimum securely clamped? A correctly 3. Are saddle and in any movement tightened saddle will allow no saddle direction [see Section 3.B for details]. right height for 4. Are the and handlebars at the do about it. can If not, see Section 3.C on what you you? If not, you the brakes? comfortably operate 5. Can you Section be able to adjust their angle and reach [see may 3.D and 3.E for details]. new your understand how to operate fully 6. Do you your first ride, have If not, before your bicycle? dealer explain any functions or features which you you functions or features which dealer explain any do not understand. 1. FIRST — BEFORE YOU RIDE YOU — BEFORE 1. FIRST Manual in its you to read this strongly urge NOTE: We very least, ride; but at the before your first entirety each point you understand make sure that read and in this section, and refer to the cited sections on to the cited sections and refer in this section, any issue which you don’t completely understand. completely understand. which you don’t any issue of the features have all that not all bicycles Please note to point out Ask your dealer in this Manual. described bicycle. the features of your 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 3 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 4 4 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL can causeyou tolosecontrolandfall. tightening forcecanresult incomponentfailure,which threads, stretch,deform orbreak.Eitherway,incorrect securely. Toomuchforce, andthefastenercanstrip Too littleforce,andthefastener maynothold — nuts,bolts,screwson yourbicycleisimportant. Nuts, bolts, screws&other fasteners: every ride. Routinely checktheconditionofyourbicyclebefore C) MECHANICALSAFETYCHECK by a qualified bicycle mechanic. yourself. All other adjustments and repairs should be done 4 we discuss theitems which you may beable to adjust require specialtoolsand knowledge.InSections 3 and as possible. Note that there are some componentswhich fasteners you worked on checked by your dealer as soon the field, we urge you toexercise care, andtohave the dealer. If you needto make an adjustment at home or in from thebicycle or componentmanufacturer or from your you must get correct tighteningtorque specifications on you bicycle. If you chooseto work onyour own bicycle mechanic with a torque wrench should torquethefasteners a torquewrenchmustbeused.A professional bicycle fastener on your bicycle. To correctly torque a fastener, torque, but not the specifictorque required for each on your bicycle. We can tell you the importance of correct specify correct torque (tighteningforce)for the fasteners model and component, itisnot possible for this Manual to shapes made in a variety of materials, oftendifferingby manufacturers use awide variety of fastener sizes and WARNING: Correcttightening forceonfasteners Because 4 as therim’s braking surfacewears.A visiblerimwear rims havea rim wearindicatorwhich becomesvisible Ask yourdealer aboutwheelrimwear. Somewheel tools neededtodothejobcorrectly. wheel unlessyouhavetheknowledge,experience and special toolsandexperience.Donotattempttotrue a work effectively.Wheeltruingisaskillwhichrequires visible atany pointonthewheel rim. make surethatany rimwearindicatormarkingis not have rimbrakes, alongthe braking surface.Checkto are cleanandundamaged atthetirebeadand,ifyou Wheel rimscleanandundamaged?Make suretherims bike toaqualifiedbike shoptohave thewheeltrued. slightly, orrubsagainsthitsthebrake pads,take the side-to-side wobble.Ifawheelwobblessideto even true? Spineachwheelandcheckforbrake clearance and Replace damagedtiresbeforeridingthebike. Wheels wheel slowlyandlookforcutsinthetreadsidewall. and adjustifnecessary. Tiresingoodshape?Spin each it lookswhenyou knowthetiresarecorrectlyinflated; looking attiredeflection.Comparewhat you seewithhow stem, thenbouncingyour weightonthebike while saddle, oneontheintersectionofhandlebarsand [see Section4.H.1].Checkby puttingonehandonthe Tires &Wheels: someone withexperiencetocheck. or accessories?Ifso, securethem.Ifyou’re notsure,ask and tactileinspectionofthewholebike. Any looseparts ground. Anything sound,feelorlookloose?Doavisual ground by twoorthreeinches,thenletitbounceonthe Make surenothingisloose.Liftthefrontwheel offthe WARNING: Bicyclewheel rimsaresubjecttowear.

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, practice , practice See paragraph B.4 above clipless pedals of the bike braking action of the bike [see Section 4.D]. Remember Remember 4.D]. Section [see on Page 38. on Page toeclips or shifting the gears WARNING: Loose or damaged handlebar grips or grips handlebar damaged or Loose WARNING: extensions can cause you to lose control and fall. Un and lose control you to cause can extensions plugged handlebars or extensions can cut your body, can cut handlebars or extensions plugged minor in an otherwise cause serious injury and can accident. also read NOTE: Please SAFETY VERY IMPORTANT important with the thoroughly familiar and become and its of your bicycle on the lifespan information B in Appendix components , familiarize yourself with how with yourself familiarize , suspension has bike your If rider and application to brake suspension responds the 4.F]. Section and 1.B.5 [see Section shifts weight Practice backward, the while pedaling move to never D) FIRST RIDE first helmet and go for your buckle on your When you be sure to pick new bicycle, on your familiarization ride cars, other cyclists, from away a controlled environment, with hazards. Ride to become familiar obstacles or other new bike. and performance of your the controls, features with the yourself Familiarize at slow speed, put brakes the Test [see Section 4.C]. ting your weight toward the rear and gently applying the the rear and gently applying weight toward ting your application Sudden or excessive first. rear brake brakes, the handlebars. over could pitch you of the front brake could too hard can lock up a wheel, which Applying brakes to lose control and fall. Skidding is an example cause you locks up. of what can happen when a wheel has bicycle If your getting in and out of the pedals. and Section 4.E.4.

Make sure the Make

Make sure the handlebar grips are sure the handlebar Make Check the brakes for proper operation (see operation proper for brakes the Check Brakes: indicator on the side of the wheel rim is an indication is an indication rim of the wheel the side on indicator usable its maximum reached rim has the wheel that usable life is at the end of its a wheel that life. Riding you to lose which can cause in wheel failure, can result fall. control and rear wheels are correctly secured. See Section 4.A rear wheels are correctly cam action has an over-center seat post your Seat post: If is properlyit height adjustment, check that easy fastener for Section 4.B. See position. locked adjusted and in the Handlebar and Saddle Alignment: the bike’s to saddle and handlebar stem are parallel can’t so that you center line and clamped tight enough 3.B and 3.C]. twist them out of alignment [see Sections If not, align and tighten them. Handlebar Ends: no cuts, tears, or worn secure and in good condition, with them. Make dealer replace your out areas. If not, have are plugged. If sure the handlebar ends and extensions ride. If the dealer plug them before you your not, have sure they are make bar end extensions, handlebars have can’tclamped tight enough so you twist them. Make sure the front and system: Make Wheel retention Sections 4.C). Squeeze the brake levers. Are the brake brake the Are levers. brake the Squeeze 4.C). Sections and cables seated control All closed? quick-releases brake do the brakes, rim have you engaged? If securely contact full make and wheel rim squarely contact the pads an inch within to engage begin brakes the with the rim? Do force braking full apply Can you movement? lever of brake touch the handlebar? them having without levers at the ride the not Do need adjustment. brakes your not, If by a adjusted brakes are properly bike until the bicycle mechanic. professional 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 5 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 6 6 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL your responsibility to know andobey the laws. laws, childcarrier specialbicycletraffic laws. It’s sidewalks, lawsregulating bikepath andtrail use, helmet about bicyclelighting,licensingof bicycles, ridingon helmet. have been avoided if therider had worn an appropriate serious bicycle injuries involve headinjuries which might instructions for fit,use and care of your helmet.Most riding you do. Always follow thehelmetmanufacturer’s certification standardsand isappropriate forthe type of 1. Always weara cycling helmet which meets the latest A) THEBASICS 2. SAFETY back toyourdealerbeforeyourideagain. about thebikeisnotasitshouldbe,take If youhaveanyquestions,oriffeelanything check thecomfort. Check outthehandlingandresponseofbike; and the bicycle. This couldjamthechainandcauseseriousdamageto nor pedalbackwards afterhaving moved theshifter. laws andregulations. Observeregulations as the law requires.Observealllocal bicycle properly equippingyourselfandyour bike to comply with allapplicable laws,including with the laws of the areawhereyou rideand your responsibility to familiarize yourself may requirespecific safetydevices.Itis WARNING: The areainwhichyouride

7 race withyour bike, readandunderstandSection2.F. themselves. Beforeyou attempttojump, dostunt ridingor their bikes riskseriousdamage,totheirbicycles aswell as to bicycle anditscomponents. Riderswhoinsistonjumping be fun;butitcanputhuge and unpredictablestressonthe Jumping abike, particularlyaBMXormountain bike, can jumpwithyour bike.(See AppendixA,IntendedUse)don’t may resultinseriousinjuryordeath. speed means higherrisk. 7. Rideataspeed appropriateforconditions. Higher 6. •  •  •  5. Always wear: your bicycle. turning pedalsandcranks; andthespinningwheelsof from thesharpteethofchainrings;moving chain;the 4. Becarefultokeep bodypartsandotherobjectsaway shifting brakes [seeSection4.C]; 3. Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsofyour bicycle: get onabike [seeSection1.C]. 2. Always dothe it’s not. dust and bugs — tintedwhen the sunis bright, clearwhen Protective eyewear, to protect against airborne dirt, of theroadortrail. tangled inthebicycle orsnaggedby objectsattheside Bright, visibleclothingthatisnotsolooseitcan be sandals. moving parts,andnever ridebarefootorwhilewearing pedals. Make surethatshoelacescannot getinto Shoes thatwillstay onyour feetandwillgripthe Unless your bicycle was specificallydesignedfor jumping WARNING: Failuretowearahelmetwhenriding [see Section4.D]. Mechanical SafetyCheck pedals [seeSection4.E]; before you 25.1.2017 17.43

KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 7 25.1.2017 17.43 Downhill, . Think carefully about now. Think carefully about , 8 C) OFF ROAD SAFETY that children not ride on rough terrain recommend We an adult. unless they are accompanied by riding conditions and hazards of off-road 1. The variable on what’s going on around you, and their wires can tangle incan their wires and you, around on going what’s on control. to lose you causing bicycle, of the parts moving the a child and, before installing a passenger; carry 9. Never dealer or the bicycle with your check trailer, carrier or it. is designed for sure the bicycle to make manufacturer make or trailer, for a child carrier is suitable If the bicycle mounted and is correctly the carrier or trailer sure that helmet. an approved is secured and wearing the child or vision your which obstructs carry anything 10. Never or which could complete control of the bicycle, your parts of the bicycle. in the moving become entangled vehicle. holding on to another by hitch a ride 11. Never 12. Don’t to intend wheelies or jumps. If you do stunts, bike with your jumps or go racing do stunts, wheelies, read Section 2.F, not to, despite our advice Stunt or Competition Biking Stunt or Competition the large risks that go skills before deciding to take your with this kind of riding. that moves any or make 13. Don’t through traffic weave are sharing the road. you surprise people with whom may and yield the right of way. 14. Observe while under the influence of bicycle ride your 15. Never alcohol or drugs. when in bad weather, riding 16. If possible, avoid at dusk or in the dark, or when is obscured, visibility increases the extremely tired. Each of these conditions risk of accident.

Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths bike on designated lanes, bike designated in Ride Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your entering the road or your slowing or turning, Vehicles behind you. or coming up lane ahead of you, expansion tracks, railroad holes, sewer grating, Pot and other construction, debris joints, road or sidewalk into traffic, to swerve could cause you obstructions that control to lose cause you wheel or otherwise catch your an accident. and have which can distractions other hazards and The many ride. occur on a bicycle so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way. have if you so be prepared to yield even for turning and stopping. 7. Use approved 8. sounds and traffic mask They ride with headphones. Never from concentrating you sirens, distract emergency vehicle Stop at stop signs and traffic lights; slow down and 6. Stop at stop signs and traffic that a street intersections. Remember at look both ways in a collision with a motor vehicle, loses always bicycle their rights. not that others do assume Always 3. Ride defensively. see you. be ready to avoid: 4. Look ahead, and •  opening. car doors • Parked stepping out. • Pedestrians near the road. playing • Children or pets •  •  5. B) RIDING SAFETY B) RIDING laws. traffic all local and Road of the all Rules 1. Obey — path with others the road or the are sharing 2. You Respect other cyclists. pedestrians and motorists, or as close to the edge of the road as possible, in the the road as of the edge close to or as governing local by as directed or flow traffic direction of laws. 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 7 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 8 8 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL streams. Itis your responsibility tominimize your impact cutting your own trail orshortcutthrough vegetation or disturbthe ecosystemby unnecessary sliding.Don’t contributetoerosionbytrail. ridinginmudorwith Don’t cyclists. Respect theirrights.Stay onthedesignated sharing thetrail withothers—hikers, equestrians,other ride off-road, andrespectprivate property. You may be Obey thelocallaws regulatingwhereandhowyou can Off RoadRespect with your bike, readandunderstand Section2.F. 7. Beforeyou attempttojump, dostuntriding orrace riding off-road, helpmay notbeclose. 6. Beprepared.Ifsomethinggoeswrongwhileyou’re endanger you. them enoughroomsothattheirunexpectedmoves don’t a way thatdoesnotfrightenorendangerthem,andgive 5. Yieldrightofway topedestrians andanimals.Ridein phone call. along somecashforfood,acooldrinkoranemergency people knowwhoyou areincaseofan accident;andtake 4. Always take alongsomekindofidentification,sothat going andwhenyou expecttobeback. with others,make surethatsomeoneknowswhereyou’re ridealoneinremoteareas.Even whenriding 3. Don’t plan todo. 2. Wear safety gear appropriatetothekindofridingyou increased speedormoredifficultterrain. know howtohandleyour bike safelybeforetrying increases your riskoflosingcontroland falling.Getto suspension, theincreasedspeedyou may develop also easier terrain andbuildupyour skills.Ifyour bike has require closeattentionandspecificskills.Startslowlyon 9 safety equipment. reduce thatrisk.Consultyour dealeraboutnightriding riding andchoosingspecialized equipmentwhichhelps at dawn, atduskornightneedtotake extra care both who chosetoacceptthegreatlyincreasedriskofriding should never rideatdawn, atduskornight. Adults motorists andpedestrianstosee.Therefore,children riding duringtheday. Abicyclist isvery difficultfor dangerous and mayresultinserious injuryordeath. bicycle lightingsystemand withoutreflectorsis at othertimesofpoorvisibility withoutanadequate required lights.Ridingat dawn,atdusk,nightor dramatically increasedinwetconditions. vehicles sharingtheroad.Theriskofanaccidentis and visibility,bothforthebicyclistother Riding abicycle atnightis E) NIGHTRIDING under normal,dryconditions[seealsoSection4.C]. your brakes earlierandmoregradually thanyou would stop safelyinwetconditions,ridemoreslowlyand apply to losecontrol.To make surethatyou canslowdownand as well.Thismakes ithardertocontrolspeedandeasier is dramatically gripnearly reducedandyour tiresdon’t (as wellasthebrakes ofothervehicles sharingthe road) Under wetconditions,thestoppingpowerofyour brakes D) WETWEATHERRIDING and always take outeverything you broughtin. on theenvironment. Leave thingsasyou foundthem; WARNING: Reflectorsare notasubstitutefor WARNING: Wetweatherimpairstraction,braking much moredangerousthan 25.1.2017 17.43

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f you plan to ride in traffic often, ask your dealer often, ask plan to ride in traffic f you classes or a good book on about traffic safety. traffic such as a reflective vest, reflective arm and leg bands, leg bands, arm and reflective vest, as a reflective such lights flashing helmet, your on stripes reflective any ... bicycle body and/or your to your attached you will help moves light source that device or reflective pedestrians motorists, of approaching get the attention traffic. and other be may you anything clothing or your sure Make a reflector or does not obstruct on the bicycle carrying light. equipped with correctly is bicycle sure that your Make mounted reflectors. positioned and securely and can see you so that drivers Be predictable. Ride movements. predict your 10 F) EXTREME, STUNT OR COMPETITION RIDING F) EXTREME, STUNT OR COMPETITION Hucking, Freeride, North Shore, call it Aggro, Whether you else: something Racing or Stunt Riding, Jumping, Downhill, you riding extreme, aggressive sort of engage in this you if increased risk assume an voluntarily will get hurt, and you of injury or death. riding, of these types for are designed Not all bicycles of types all for suitable be not and those that are may •  •  or at night: at dusk While riding at dawn, • Ride slowly. traffic. fast-moving or heavy of areas and •areas dark Avoid road hazards. • Avoid on familiar routes. • If possible, ride If riding in traffic: •  unexpected. and expect the • Be alert. Ride defensively • I - WARNING: Do not remove the front or rear WARNING: Do not CAUTION: Check reflectors and their mounting and their mounting Check reflectors CAUTION: Purchase and install battery or generator powered head Purchase and install battery or generator requirements and tail lights which meet all regulatory adequate visibility. and provide clothing and accessories, light colored, reflective Wear If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, If you about comply with all local laws check and be sure you strongly recommend the following night riding, and take ed additional precautions: •  •  The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are of The mounting brackets catches cable safety straddle brake often designed as on the tire cable from catching the straddle which prevent or breaks. jumps out of its yoke tread if the cable Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect and reflect pick up to are designed reflectors Bicycle to help you may that way in a car lights lights and street bicyclist. as a moving recognized be seen and reflectors or reflector brackets from your bicycle. reflectors or reflector part of the bicycle’s safety They are an integral the reflectors reduces your visibility system. Removing roadway. Being struck by other to others using the in serious injury or death. The vehicles may result may protect you from a brake reflector brackets in the event of straddle cable catching on the tire cable catches brake cable failure. If a brake straddle to stop suddenly, on the tire, it can cause the wheel causing you to lose control and fall. brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean, sure that they regularly to make brackets Have your mounted. unbroken and securely straight, or reflectors and straighten damaged dealer replace are bent or loose. tighten any that 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 9 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 10 10 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL dramatically reducethe length oftheirsafeuse. this typeofridingcanexceed thoselimitationsor limitations withregardto strengthandintegrity, riding downhillatspeedorincompetition. seriously injuredorkilledwhenjumping,stuntriding, state-of-the-art protectivesafetygear,youcould be helmet andotherappropriatesafetygear.Evenwith experience. Knowyourlimitsandalwaysweara by professionalswithmanyyearsoftrainingand Remember thattheactiondepictedisbeingperformed or death,andincreasestheseverityofanyinjury. extremely dangerous,increasesyourriskofinjury riders engagedinextremeriding,thisactivityis advertisements andarticlesaboutbicyclingdepict • Take lessons fromacompetentinstructor first. increased risks;butif you choose to take the risk, at least: We recommend against thistype of riding becauseof the familiar with course conditions. it is your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be face helmet,full finger gloves, and bodyarmor. Ultimately, Wear appropriate safety gear, including an approved full and equipmentadvisableatthesitewhereyou plantoride. Consult withexpertridersand race officials on conditions qualified mechanic and be sure itisin perfect condition. Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a motorcycles, and thereforeface similar hazards and risks. When ridingfastdownhill,you can reach speeds seenon engaging in extreme riding. manufacturer about the suitability of your bicycle before aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the bicycle’s CAUTION: Bicyclesandbicycle partshave WARNING: Althoughmanycatalogs, for your bicycle. instructions thataccompany theproductsyou purchase your dealer. Besureto read, understandandfollowthe that itiscompatiblewithyour bicycle by checkingwith including butnotlimitedto adifferentsize tire,make sure bicycle. Before installingany componentoraccessory, accessory forcompatibility, reliability orsafety onyour manufacturer may nothave testedthatcomponentor accessories, you dosoatyour ownrisk.Thebicycle’s your bicycle. However, ifyou changecomponentsoradd to enhancethecomfort,performanceandappearance of There aremany componentsand accessoriesavailable ADDING ACCESSORIES G) CHANGINGCOMPONENTSOR Ultimately, avoiding injuryisyour responsibility. competition, knowthelimitsofyour skill andexperience. If you ridedownhillatspeed,dostuntridingorin •  •  •  •  •  damaged. Do not ride your bicyclebends. whenany part is or Take your bicycle toyour dealerifanything breaks parts ofthebicycle andvoid thewarranty. your bike by thiskindofactivity may breakordamage Understand andrecognize thatthestressesimposedon safety gear. Wear afullface helmet,safety padsandother fast downhillriding Use onlydesignatedareasforstunts,jumping,racing or riding your skillsbeforetryingmoredifficultordangerous Start witheasylearningexercises andslowlydevelop See alsoAppendixA,p.33 andB,p.38.

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B) SADDLE POSITION factor in Correct saddle adjustment is an important comfort from your getting the most performance and for you, If the saddle position is not comfortable bicycle. it. who has the tools and skill to change dealer, see your directions: The saddle can be adjusted in three be riding, and bounce bounce and be riding, heels. your on vigorously touches the crotch If your is too big the bike frame, Don’t ride the for you. even A around the block. bike on ride only which you bike never surfaces and paved should give off-road take a minimum standover you of height clearance two inches (5 cm). ride on that you’ll A bike should surfaces unpaved standover of cm) (7.5 inches three of minimum a you give use off road that you’ll And a bike height clearance. or more of clearance. four inches (10 cm) you should give frame bicycles 2. Step-through with step- bicycles to not apply does height Standover isdimension Instead, the limiting frames. through ablebe must You range. height saddle determined by as described in B position saddle adjust your to of the seattop the of height the set by the limits exceeding Extension”or “Maximum ”Minimum Insertion” the and tube seat post. the on mark WARNING: Failure to confirm compatibility, compatibility, confirm to Failure WARNING: WARNING: If your bicycle does not fit properly, WARNING: If your bicycle does not WARNING: Exposed springs on the saddle of any on the saddle Exposed springs WARNING: WARNING: Changing the components on your components on Changing the WARNING: 1. Diamond frame bicycles It is fit. height is the basic element of bike Standover top of the bicycle’s the distance from the ground to the straddling crotch is when point where your at that frame height, straddle check for correct standover To the bike. wearing the kind of shoes in which you’ll while the bike A) STANDOVER HEIGHT you may lose control and fall. If your new bike doesn’t you may lose control and fall. If it before you ride it. fit, ask your dealer to exchange NOTE: Correct fit is an essential element of bicycling is an essential element of bicycling NOTE: Correct fit and comfort. Making the safety, performance bicycle which result in correct adjustments to your and riding conditions requires fit for your body and special tools. Always have your experience, skill if you adjustments on your bicycle; or, dealer make the have your dealer have the experience, skill and tools, check your work before riding. 3. FIT bike with other than genuine replacement parts may genuine replacement parts may bike with other than safety of your bicycle and may void compromise the with your dealer before changing the warranty. Check on your bike. the components bicycle fitted with a child seat can cause serious injury seat can cause with a child bicycle fitted to the child. properly install, operate and maintain any component any component maintain and operate install, properly or death. serious injury can result in or accessory 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 11 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 12 12 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL Extension” mark [Fig. 4]. its “MinimumInsertion” or “Maximum does not projectfrom the frame beyond height, make sure that theseatpost Once thesaddleis at the correct -  and aft - make sure the saddle isstraight fore tube - raise or lower theseatpostin - loosen the seat post clamp If you choose tomake your own saddle height adjustment: position and toshowyou how to make this adjustment. Ask your dealer to set the saddle foryour optimal riding heel onthe pedal, the saddle is toolow. saddle is too high. If your leg is bentat the knee with your If your hips must rock for the heeltoreach the pedal, the center of the pedal,your saddle heightneeds to beadjusted. straight and just touching the If your leg is not completely • •  • sitonthesaddle; height [Fig.3]: To checkforcorrectsaddle 1. Upanddownadjustment.

facturer's instructions). recommended torque (seethemanu re-tighten the seat postclamp to the seat tube. seat tube. crank armisparallel tothe in thedownpositionand the pedal with your heel on itis rotate thecrank until the place oneheelonapedal; -

NOTE: causing youtolosecontrol andfall. Either mistakecanleadto asuddenfailureofthebolt, deform. Boltsthataretoo loosecanmoveandfatigue. correct torque.Boltsthat aretootightcanstretchand lose controlandfall.Always tightenfastenerstothe clamp canallowthesaddletomove,causingyou to of theclamparenotworn.Wornserrationson make surethattheserrationsonmatingsurfaces with asingleboltsaddleclamp,alwayscheckto post, the suspension mechanism may require periodic post, the suspension mechanism mayrequireperiodic (see themanufacturer’s instructions). you tighten theclamp bolt to therecommendedtorque angle, andthen that theserrations fully re-engage before mechanism to disengage beforechangingthe saddle’s the clamp boltsufficiently to allowany serrations on the saddle clampon your seatpost, it is criticalthat you loosen own saddle angle adjustment and you have a singlebolt or teachyou how to doit.If you choose tomake your or downjust a little. Your dealer canadjust saddle angle tal saddle;but some riderslike the saddlenoseangledup 3. Saddle angle adjustment. Mostpeopleprefera horizon (see themanufacturer’s instructions). using the recommended torque on the clamping fastener(s) not touching thecurved partof the rails, and that you are is clampingon the straight partofthesaddle rails andis back adjustment,make sure that theclamp mechanism adjustment. If you choose to make your own front and optimal ridingpositionand toshowyou how to make this on the bike. Ask your dealer to setthesaddlefor your forward orback to helpyou get theoptimalposition 2. Frontandbackadjustment. The saddlecan be adjusted WARNING: Whenmakingsaddleangleadjustments If your bicycle is equipped with a suspension seat Ifyour bicycleisequipped withasuspension seat

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15 which mayresultinseriousinjuryordeath. apply fullbrakingpowercanresultinlossofcontrol, brake levertravel.Braketravelinsufficientto that fullbrakingpowercanbeappliedwithinavailable more criticalitistohavecorrectlyadjustedbrakes,so talk to your dealer. understand something in this section oftheManual, If you have even theslightest doubt as to whether you have your dealer check your work before you ride the bike. this section before you attempt them yourself, and that you you to ask your dealer how to do thethingsdescribed in to understand howthingsworkonyour bicycle. We urge It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment 4. TECHNICALINFORMATION the reachorfitshorterbrake levers. squeeze thebrake levers, your dealercaneitheradjust for reach.Ifyou have smallhandsorfinditdifficultto Many bikes have brake levers whichcanbeadjusted E) BRAKEREACH torque to re-tightentheclampfastenersrecommended make your owncontrollever angleadjustment,besure dealer tomake theadjustmentsforyou. Ifyou chooseto mounting system. and roadbikes usewhatiscalled a“throughaxle”wheel “dropouts” intheforkand frame, butsomemountain cases, thewheelaxlesare insertedintoslots,called transportation andforrepairofatire puncture. Inmost Bicycle wheelsaredesignedtoberemovable foreasier A. Wheels WARNING: Theshorterthebrakeleverreach, (see themanufacturer’s instructions) SeealsoAppendixA,Band C. .

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16 which has an adjustable tension nut on one end and one end nut on tension adjustable has an which system, action (cam on the other cam an over-center b) fig.8 a & (“skewer”)axle with a shaft A hollow through for a hex end and a fitting a nut on one it which has on the other tightening device or other lock lever key, bolt, fig. 9) (through or are threaded on to bolts which or hex key Hex nuts wheel, fig. 10) (bolt-on into the hub axle •  •  - A hollow axle with a shaft (“skewer”)axle with a shaft A hollow through it running of three ways: secured in one Wheels are •  If you have a mountain or road bike equipped with equipped bike or road mountain have a If you sure that wheels, make axle front or rear through instruc the manufacturer’s has given you your dealer tions, and follow those when installing or removing a installing or follow those when tions, and a through don’t know what axle wheel. If you through your dealer. axle is, ask 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 15 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 16 16 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL to thefrontwheel huborfrontfork. a. Theclip-on type isapartwhichthemanufacturer adds Secondary retention devicesfallintotwo basiccategories: for correctlysecuringyour frontwheel. secured. Secondaryretention devicesarenotasubstitute disengaging fromthefork ifthewheelisincorrectly wheel retentiondeviceto reduce theriskofwheel Most bicycles have frontforkswhichutilize asecondary 1. FrontWheelSecondary Retention Devices emboss thesurfacesofdropouts. The clampingactionofacorrectlysecuredwheel must wheel issecurelyclamped. 3. Eachtime,beforeyouridethebike,checkthat the clamping yourwheelinplace. 2. Understandandapplythecorrecttechniquefor how toinstallandremoveyourwheelssafely. 1. Askyourdealertohelpyoumakesureknow Therefore, itisessentialthatyou: bicycle, whichcancauseseriousinjuryordeath. wheel canallowthetowobbleorfalloff give youanyavailablemanufacturer’sinstructions. correct wheelremovalandinstallation,askhimto secures thewheel.Askyourdealertoinstructyouin how toapplythecorrectclampingforcethatsafely how tosecurethewheelscorrectly,andthatyouknow wheel securingmethodonyourbicycle,thatyouknow It isveryimportantthatyouunderstandthetypeof your dealer. Discuss thewheelsecuringmethodforyour bicycle with method forthefrontwheelthanrearwheel. Your bicycle may beequippedwithadifferentsecuring WARNING: Ridingwithanimproperlysecured

or death. you tolosecontrolandfall,resultinginseriousinjury the wheeltowobbleordisengage,whichcouldcause wheel. Failuretoproperlysecurethewheelcancause devices arenotasubstituteforcorrectlysecuringyour may alsovoidthewarranty.Secondaryretention Removing ordisablingthesecondaryretentiondevice reduce theriskofwheeldisengagingfromfork. secured correctly,thesecondaryretentiondevicecan back-up foracriticaladjustment.Ifthewheelisnot retention device.Asitsnameimplies,itservesasa tion deviceonyour bike. Ask your dealer toexplaintheparticularsecondaryreten outer facesofthefrontforkdropouts. b. Theintegral type ismolded,castormachinedintothe it counterclockwise whilekeeping thecamlever from lever fromrotating increasesclampingforce; turning tension adjusting nutclockwisewhilekeeping thecam is controlledby the tensionadjustingnut.Turning the against theotherdropout. Theamountofclampingforce pulling thetensionadjusting nut,by way oftheskewer, over-center campushingagainstonedropout and The wheelhubisclamped inplaceby theforce ofthe Adjusting the traditional camaction mechanism(fig.8a) a. action system. wheel retentionsystemandatraditional rearwheelcam in place.Your bicycle may have acam-and-cup front an over-center camactiontoclampthebike’s wheel (fig. 8a)andthecam-and-cup system(fig.8b).Bothuse retention mechanisms:thetraditional over-center cam There arecurrentlytwotypes ofover-center camwheel 2. Wheelswithcamactionsystems WARNING: Donotremoveordisablethesecondary

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CAUTION: If your bike is equipped with a front disk CAUTION: If your bike is equipped 18 (1) If your bike has cam action front wheel retention, bike (1) If your from the away so that it curves the cam lever move has bike your position. If wheel (fig. 8b). This is the OPEN front wheel retention, go to the through bolt or bolt-on next step. quick-release mechanism to increase the clearance clearance the to increase mechanism quick-release 4.C (See Section pads the brake tire and the between fig. 11 through 15). fig. 11 through wheel retention, has cam action front bike (2) If your position or CLOSED locked from the lever the cam move has your bike 8a & b). If position (figs. to the OPEN loosen front wheel retention, bolt or bolt-on through using an counter-clockwise a few turns the fastener(s) lever. or the integral lock key appropriate wrench, secondary type front fork has a clip-on (3) If your your disengage it and go to step (4). If retention device, retention device, secondary integral front fork has an the action system (fig. 8a) loosen cam and a traditional wheel the nut enough to allow removing tension adjusting front wheel uses a cam-and- If your from the dropouts. cam lever the cup and 8b) squeeze cup system, (fig. of any the wheel. No rotation together while removing system. with the cam-and-cup part is necessary You may need to tap the top of the wheel with the palm of palm with the wheel the of top the tap to need may You front fork. hand to release the wheel from the your Front Wheel or rim brake Installing a disk brake b. brake, be careful not to damage the disk, caliper or brake, be careful not to damage disk into the caliper. brake pads when re-inserting the lever unless Never activate a disk brake’s control caliper. See also the disk is correctly inserted in the Section 4.C.

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brake’s disengage the has rim brakes, bike (1) If your a. Removing a disk brake or rim brake Front Wheel or rim brake a disk brake a. Removing Ask your dealer to check the adjustment every six months.every the adjustment check to dealer your Ask 3. Removing and Installing wheels and Installing 3. Removing Do not use a cam-and-cup front wheel on any bicycle front wheel on any bicycle Do not use a cam-and-cup it. for which your dealer adjusted other than the one b. Adjusting the cam-and-cup mechanism (fig. 8b) cam-and-cup Adjusting the b. will have wheel front your on system The cam-and-cup dealer. your by bicycle for your been correctly adjusted rotating reduces clamping force. Less than half a turn half Less than force. clamping reduces rotating the difference make nut can adjusting tension of the force. and unsafe clamping safe clamping force between care in touching the rotor or caliper. Disc rotors have care in touching the rotor or caliper. caliper can get very sharp edges, and both rotor and hot during use. brake such as a rear coaster brake, front or rear drum, brake such as a rear coaster brake, internal gear rear band or roller brake; or if it has an wheel. The removal hub, do not attempt to remove the and internal and re-installation of most hub brakes Incorrect re gear hubs requires special knowledge. moval or assembly can result in brake or gear failure, moval or assembly can result in brake and fall. which can cause you to lose control needed to clamp the wheel securely. Holding the nut securely. Holding clamp the wheel needed to a wing nut the lever like hand and turning with one tight as you everything is as other hand until with the safely a cam action wheel will not clamp can get it See also the first WARNING in this in the dropouts. Section, p. 16. 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 17 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 18 18 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL manufacturer’s instructions. the fasteners tothetorquespecifications inthehub (5) Withathrough-bolt orbolt-on system,tighten one-quarter turnandtry tighteningtheleveragain. Then turnthetensionadjusting nutcounterclockwise the forkblade,return levertotheOPENposition. cannot bepushedallthe waytoapositionparallel NOTE: If,onatraditional camactionsystem,thelever in thehubmanufacturer’s instructions. system, tightenthefastenerstotorquespecifications the palm of your hand.bolt-on or through-bolt a With (b) for leverage, and the lever shouldleave a clear imprint in you should have to wrap your fingers aroundthefork blade curved toward thewheel.To apply enough clamping force, The lever should nowbeparallel to the fork bladeand wards and swing it intotheCLOSED position(fig. 8a & b). (a) With a cam action system, move the cam lever up- wheel riminthefork: in theforkdropouts,andatsametimecentering the (4) Whilepushingthewheelfirmlytotopof slots the forkdropoutsandnoadjustmentshouldberequired. cup (fig.8b)willhave snappedintotherecessedareaof (fig. 8a).If you have acam-and-cup system: thenutand left handuntilitisfingertightagainsttheforkdropout right hand,tightenthetensionadjustingnutwithyour holding thecamlever intheADJUSTpositionwithyour (3) Ifyou have atraditional camactionmechanism: device, engageit. & b).Ifyour bike hasaclip-ontype secondaryretention one, shouldbeonrider’s leftsideofthebicycle (fig.8a the topofforkdropouts.Thecamlever, ifthereis between theforkbladessothataxleseatsfirmlyat (2) Withthesteeringforkfacingforward, insertthewheel

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the firstWARNINGinthisSection,p.16. nut clockwiseaquarterturn;thentryagain.Seealso insufficient. Openthelever;turntensionadjusting emboss thesurfacesofdropouts,tensionis hand, andtheserrationsonwheelfastenerdonot lever doesnotleaveaclearimprintinthepalmofyour your fingersaroundtheforkbladeforleverage, If youcanfullyclosethecamleverwithoutwrapping cam actionretentiondevicetakesconsiderableforce. back withyour righthand. (3) Onaderailleur gearsystem, pullthederailleur body figs. 11through15). tween thewheelrimand brake pads(seeSection4.C, quick-release mechanism toincreasetheclearance be (2) Ifyour bike hasrimbrakes, disengagethebrake’s to step(4)below. If you have a single-speed bike withrimordiskbrake, go to remove therearwheel. or thehubmanufacturer’s instructionsbeforeattempting If you have aninternalgearrearhub, consult your dealer est, outermostrearsprocket). system: shifttherearderailleur tohighgear(thesmall (1) Ifyou have amulti-speedbike withaderailleur gear c. Removing adiskbrake orrimbrake Rear Wheel (7) pad-to-rim clearance. in 3.a.(1)above, re-engageittorestorecorrectbrake (6) Ifyou disengagedthebrake quick-release mechanism lever and make sure that thebrakes areoperating correctly. frame and clears the brake pads; then squeeze the brake Spin the wheel to make surethat it is centered in the WARNING: Securelyclampingthewheelwitha

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WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel with a a wheel with clamping the WARNING: Securely 20 (8) If you disengaged the brake quick-release mechanism mechanism quick-release the brake disengaged (8) If you it to restore correct brake re-engage in 3. c. (2) above, pad-to-rim clearance. thecentered in it is sure that make Spin the wheel to (9) the brake squeeze pads; then the brake and clears frame correctly. are operating the brakes sure that and make lever (6) With a cam action system, move the cam lever lever the cam move system, action a cam (6) With a (fig. 8 position the CLOSED it into and swing upwards the lever system, action cam a traditional NOTE: If, on parallel to a position be pushed all the way to cannot the OPEN lever to the chain stay, return the seat stay or - counter nut adjusting tension turn the Then position. the lever tightening try one-quarter turn and clockwise again. & b). The lever should now be parallel to the seat stay or stay to the seat parallel should now be lever & b). The enough apply To the wheel. toward curved and chain stay fingers your to wrap should have force, you clamping should and the lever leverage, fork blade for around the hand. your in the palm of a clear imprint leave tighten the system, bolt-on a through-bolt or (7) With specifications in the hub manufac fasteners to the torque turer’s instructions. turer’s cam action retention device takes considerable force. force. considerable device takes retention cam action wrapping lever without cam the can fully close If you for stay or chain stay the seat around fingers your leave a clear imprint not leverage, the lever does the on hand, and the serrations your palm of in the the of surfaces the emboss not do wheel fastener the lever; Open is insufficient. tension the dropouts, a quarter nut clockwise adjusting turn the tension in WARNING first the again. See also try turn; then p. 16. this Section, - -

CAUTION: If your bike is equipped with a rear disk bike is equipped with a rear disk CAUTION: If your the chain from the front (3) On single-speed, remove of slack in the chain. plenty have so that you sprocket, Put the chain on the rear wheel sprocket. dropouts and frame (4) Then, insert the wheel into the in to the dropouts. pull it all the way replace gear hub, (5) On a single speed or an internal wheel back in the the chain on the chainring; pull the chain and the in the frame dropouts so that it is straight play. has about 1/4 inches of up-and-down wheel sprockets. - sure that the rear derail make bike, (2) On a position; then pull leur is still in its outermost, high gear, right hand. Put the with your body back the derailleur sprocket. chain on top of the smallest freewheel (1) With a cam action system, move the cam lever to the to the the cam lever system, move (1) With a cam action should be on fig. 8 a & b). The lever OPEN position (see and free opposite the derailleur the side of the wheel propriate wrench, lock lever or integral lever; then push then lever; or integral wrench, lock lever propriate the to remove enough to be able far forward the wheel the rear sprocket. chain from inches and the ground a few rear wheel off (5) Lift the dropouts. it from the rear remove Wheel Rear or rim brake brake d. Installing a disk (4) With a cam action mechanism, move the quick-release the quick-release move mechanism, action a cam (4) With bolt a through 8b). With (fig. position the OPEN to lever with an ap the fastener(s) mechanism, loosen or bolt on brake, be careful not to damage the disk, caliper or not to damage the disk, caliper brake, be careful re-inserting the disk into the caliper. brake pads when the disk brake’s control lever unless Never activate a inserted in the caliper. disk is correctly 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 19 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 20 20 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL how tocorrectlyclampyourseatpost. 1. Askyourdealertohelpyoumakesureknow cause youtolosecontrolandfall.Therefore: seat postcanallowthesaddletoturnormoveand difference betweensafeand unsafeclampingforce. than halfaturnofthetension adjustingnutcanmake the the camlever fromrotatingreducesclamping force.Less clamping force;turningitcounterclockwisewhilekeeping wise whilekeeping thecamlever fromrotating increases adjusting nut.Turning thetensionadjustingnutclock amount ofclampingforceiscontrolledby thetension the seatposttoholdsecurelyinplace. The The actionofthecamsqueezes theseatcollararound Adjusting theseatpostcamactionmechanism post issecurelyclamped. 3. Beforeyouridethebike,firstcheckthatseat clamping yourseatpost. 2. Understandandapplythecorrecttechniquefor (see fig.8a). an over-center camactiontofirmlyclamptheseatpost lever ononeendandanuttheother, thebinderuses While acamactionbinderlookslike alongboltwith the traditional wheelcamactionfastener(Section4.A.2) binder. Theseatpostcamactionbinderworksexactlylike Some bikes areequippedwithacamactionseatpost B. SeatPostCamActionClamp can getitwill notclamptheseatpost safely. with theother handuntileverything is astightyou nut withone handandturningthelever likeawingnut needed toclamptheseat postsecurely.Holdingthe WARNING: Ridingwithanimproperlytightened WARNING: Thefullforce ofthecamactionis

- nut clockwiseaquarterturn;thentryagain. insufficient. Openthelever;turntensionadjusting a clearimprintinthepalmofyourhand,tensionis a frametubeforleverage,andtheleverdoesnotleave without wrappingyourfingersaroundtheseatpostor equipped with abrakeforce 4. Somebicycle brakesare particular carewhenusing them. with thesebrakesandexercise extra careinbecomingfamiliar are extremelypowerful. Take linear-pull brakes(fig. 12), as discbrakes(fig.11) and 3. Somebicyclebrakes,such result inseriousinjuryordeath. may pitchtherideroverhandlebars,which fall. Suddenorexcessiveapplicationofthefront brake up awheel,whichcouldcauseyoutolosecontrol and 2. Applyingbrakestoohardorsuddenlycan lock is dangerousandcanresultinseriousinjuryordeath. pads, orwheelsonwhichtherimwearmarkisvisible 1. Ridingwithimproperlyadjustedbrakes,worn brake a Coaster Brake andis described in Appendix C. hub brake isoperated by pedaling backwards. Thisis called bar mounted lever. On some models of bicycle, the internal hub brakes. All three can beoperated by way of a handle- a hub-mounted disc between twobrake pads; and internal two brake pads;disc brakes, whichoperate by squeezing brakes, which operate by squeezing the wheel rim between There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim C) BRAKES WARNING: Ifyoucanfullyclosethecamlever WARNING: 25.1.2017 17.43 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 21 25.1.2017 17.43

22 bike. Traditionally, in the U.S. the U.S. in the Traditionally, bike. the rear controls lever brake right lever the left brake and brake but, the front brake; controls brakes bike’s how your to check one squeeze this way, are set up to see which and look lever brake engages. front or rear, brake, other same with the Now do the lever. brake hands can sure that your Make the brake reach and squeeze hands If your comfortably. levers consult comfortably, the levers are too small to operate reach may The lever dealer before riding the bike. your lever different brake need a may you be adjustable; or design. of quick-release some form have Most rim brakes tire when pads to clear the the brake mechanism to allow quick the brake or reinstalled. When a wheel is removed are inoperative. position, the brakes release is in the open understand the you sure that dealer to make Ask your (see figs. bike quick release works on your the brake way sure both to make 12, 13. 14 & 15) and check each time get on the bike. work correctly before you brakes 2. How brakes work is a function of the friction of a bicycle action The braking that you sure make surfaces. To between the braking wheel rims your keep maximum friction available, have pads or the disk rotor and caliper clean and and brake or polishes. free of dirt, lubricants, waxes just to stopspeed, not to control your are designed Brakes occurs atwheel each force for braking Maximum the bike. rotating)“locks up” (stops wheel the the point just before -

member which brake lever controls which brake on your on your controls which brake lever member which brake 1. Brake controls and features learn and re that you safety to your important very It’s modulator, a small, cylindrical small, cylindrical a modulator, the brake which through device runs and which control cable more to provide a is designed braking application of progressive the modulator makes force. A lever force more initial brake increasing gentle, progressively full force is achieved. force until with a If your bike is equipped take extra brake force modulator, familiar with care in becoming characteristics. its performance modulators are Some brake force don't like the adjustable. If you ask your dealer feel of your brakes, the brake force about adjusting modulation. get extremely 5. Disc brakes can use. Be careful hot with extended brake until it not to touch a disc time to cool. has had plenty of 6. See the brake manufacturer’s instructions for operation and care of your brakes, and for when brake pads must be replaced. If you do not have the manufacturer’s instructions, see your dealer or contact the brake manufacturer. 7. If you are replacing worn or damaged parts, use only manufacturer-approved genuine replacement parts. 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 21 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 22 22 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL tion 4.F).Practice braking andweighttransfer techniques braking, increasingtheweight transfer (seealsoSec a frontsuspension fork.Frontsuspension “dips”under weight transfer iseven morepronouncedifyour bike has are controllingwheellockup andweighttransfer. This Two keys toeffective speedcontrolandsafestopping descents shiftweightforward. force. Thisiseven moreimportantondescents, because both decreaserearbraking andincreasefrontbraking on totherearwheel;andatsametime,you needto body toward therearofbike, totransfer weightback your weight istransferred forward, you needto shiftyour up withlessbrake pressure.So, asyou applybrakes and pressure beforelockup;awheelwithlessweightwill lock A wheelwithmoreweightonitwillacceptgreaterbrake which couldsendyou flying over thehandlebars). wheel (or, underheavy braking, aroundthefront wheelhub, it was going.This causes atransfer ofweight to the front slow, butyour bodywants to continue atthespeedwhich When you apply one or bothbrakes, the bike begins to each brake lever, untilthewheel locks. your bike andapplying different amounts of pressure to To betterunderstandthis,experiment a little by each wheel at different speeds and on different surfaces. feel for the amountof brake lever pressurerequired for rotating justshortof lockup. It’s important to develop a to lock up, release pressure just a littleto keep the wheel increasing the braking force. If you feel thewheel begin appropriate braking force, squeeze thelever, progressively brake lever to the position where you thinkyou’ll generate progressive brake modulation. Insteadof jerkingthe without locking upa wheel. Thetechniqueiscalled You need to practice slowing and stopping smoothly most of your stoppingforceandall directional control. and starts to skid. Once thetire skids, you actually lose

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derailleur is theopposite of what’s happening at the rear gear. What’s confusing is that what’s happening at the front to pedal. Anupshift is a shiftto a “faster”, harder to pedal gear,A downshift is a shift toa “slower” onewhichiseasier The vocabulary of shifting can bepretty confusing. and toshowyou howtheywork. explain thetype ofshiftingcontrolsthatareonyour bike, brake controlsand push-buttons. Askyour dealerto controls: levers, twistgrips,triggers,combinationshift/ There areseveral differenttypes andstyles ofshifting A) ShiftingGears • adrive chain • one,twoorthreefrontsprockets calledchainrings • oneortwoshifters • usuallyafrontderailleur • arearderailleur • arearcassetteorfreewheelsprocket cluster changing mechanismwillhave: If your bicycle hasaderailleur drivetrain, thegear- 1. Howaderailleurdrivetrainworks a combinationof the two. an internalgear hub drivetrain or, insome special cases, Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain, D) SHIFTINGGEARS on looseorwetsurfacesistogomoreslowly. reduces theirability togrip. Theway tomaintaincontrol with lessbrake force.Moistureordirtonthebrake pads have lesscorneringandbraking traction andcanlockup or inwetweather. Tireadhesionisreduced,sothewheels wet weather. Itwilltake longertostoponloosesurfaces Everything changeswhenyou rideonloosesurfacesorin where thereisnotraffic orotherhazardsanddistractions.

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KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 23 25.1.2017 17.43 results in an upshift. In order for the derailleur to move to move derailleur the for order In an upshift. in results mustthe rider another, to one sprocket from the chain forward. be pedaling the Front Derailleur C) Shifting left the by which is controlled derailleur, The front and smaller between the larger shifts the chain shifter, chainring onto a smaller Shifting the chain chainrings. to a downshift). Shifting easier (a pedaling makes (an upshift). pedaling harder larger chainring makes I be in? D) Which gear should of largest rear and smallest front The combination for the steepest hills. The smallest gears [Fig. 16] is combination [Fig. 16] is for rear and largest front It is not the greatest speed. gears in necessary to shift find the sequence. Instead, “starting gear”for which is right — a gear of ability level your for quick which is hard enough but easy enough to acceleration start from a stop without let you wobbling — and experiment with upshifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different gear first, practice combinations. At shifting where there are no obstacles, hazards or other your built up you’ve until traffic, confidence. Learn not to use either the “smallest to smallest” or “largest to largest” gear unacceptable cause combinations because they may train. stress on the drive Whether upshifting or downshifting, the bicyclethe downshifting, or upshifting Whether

CAUTION: Never move the shifter while CAUTION: Never pedaling backward, nor pedal backwards after pedaling backward, shifter. This could jam the chain having moved the damage to the bicycle. and cause serious B) Shifting the Rear Derailleur B) Shifting the Rear right shifter. the is controlled by The rear derailleur the drive to move is derailleur rear the of The function The smaller to another. sprocket one gear chain from cluster produce higher gearthe gear on sprockets greatergears requires in the higher Pedaling ratios. distance greater a you but takes pedaling effort, largerThe cranks. the pedal of revolution with each them Using ratios. gear lower produce sprockets shortera you takes effort, but less pedaling requires theMoving revolution. crank pedal with each distance cluster togear the of smaller sprocket a chain from the Moving downshift. results in a sprocket larger a sprocket smaller to a sprocket larger a chain from derailleur (for details, read the instructions on Shiftingon instructions the read details, (for derailleur Derailleur Front the Shifting and Derailleur the Rear will which a gear select can you example, For below). indownshift) a a hill (make easier on pedaling make the gear “steps”chain down the shift ways: two one of “steps” gear the up or at the front, a smaller gear to gearthe rear at So, rear. the gear at a larger to upshift. an like downshift looks is called a what cluster, thatremember to is straight things keep to The way theof the centerline towards in shifting the chain a called and is climbing and accelerating is for bike thefrom away chain out or the Moving downshift. called an speed and is is for the bike centerline of upshift. derailleur system design requires that the drive chain drive design requires that the system derailleur least some tension.at and be under forward be moving forward. pedaling are you if shift only will derailleur A 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 23 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 24 24 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL the chaincouldjam,causingyou to lose control andfall. smoothly. The derailleur maybeout of adjustmentand or the smallest sprocket ifthe derailleur isnot shifting The numerically largestgearisforthe greatest speed. The numerically lowestgear(1)isforthe steepesthills. b. WhichgearshouldI be in? pedals for an instantto allow the hub tocompletetheshift. the gear position of your choice, ease thepressureon the desiredgear ratio. Afteryou have moved theshifter to matter of moving the shifter to the indicated position for Shifting with an internal gear hub drivetrain is simply a a. Shiftinginternalgearhubgears • adrive chain • onefrontsprocket calledachainring • oneortwocontrolcables • one,orsometimestwoshifters •  gear changingmechanismwillconsistof: If your bicycle hasaninternalgearhubdrivetrain, the 2. Howaninternalgearhubdrivetrainworks your dealer tohave itadjusted. the mechanismisoutofadjustment.Take thebike to result inasmoothshifttothenextgearchancesarethat If moving theshiftcontroloneclickrepeatedlyfailsto shiftgears? E) Whatifitwon’t adjustment. Seeyour dealerforhelp. difficulties withshifting,theproblemcouldbemechanical lower gearbeforethehillgetstoosteep. Ifyou have Learn toanticipatetheneedshift,andshifta internal gearhub a 3,5,7,8,12speedorpossiblyaninfinitely variable WARNING: Never shiftaderailleur onto the largest

25 and theoutside pedaldown when makingsharpturns. you have overlap or not, you mustkeeptheinsidepedal up and shoesyou willuseresults in pedaloverlap.Whether combination of framesize,crankarmlength,pedaldesign and fall.Askyour dealer to helpyou determineifthe crank armlengthaffectstoeoverlap. the groundinaturn.Note: Changingtiresize orpedal technique willalsoprevent theinside pedalfromstriking the outsidepedaldownwhenturning.Onany bicycle, this bicycles, andisavoided by keeping theinsidepedalupand the forwardmost position.Thisiscommononsmall-framed when you turnthehandlebarstosteerwhileapedal isin 1. Toe Overlap iswhenyour toecantouchthefrontwheel E) PEDALS dealer to have itadjusted. the mechanism is out of adjustment.Take the bike toyour result in a smooth shift to the next gear chances arethat If moving theshift control one click repeatedly fails to c. Whatifitwon’tshiftgears? could bemechanicaladjustment.Seeyour dealer forhelp. too steep. Ifyou have difficultieswithshifting,theproblem need toshift,andshiftalowergearbeforethehillgets you’ve builtupyour confidence.Learntoanticipatethe where therearenoobstacles,hazardsorothertraffic, until a feelforthedifferentgears.At first,practice shifting and experimentwithupshiftingdownshiftingtoget enough toletyou startfromastopwithoutwobbling— gear whichishardenoughforquickacceleration buteasy fortheconditions—a Instead, findthe“startinggear” a downshift.Itisnotnecessarytoshiftgearsinsequence. a harder, gear toaneasier, “faster” geariscalled “slower” gear(like 2or3)iscalledanupshift.Shiftingfrom “faster” Shifting fromaneasier, gear(like 1)toaharder, “slower” WARNING: Toe Overlap could cause you to lose control WARNING: Toe Overlap couldcauseyou to lose control 25.1.2017 17.43 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 25 25.1.2017 17.43

WARNING: Clipless pedals are intended for use WARNING: Clipless 26 where there are no obstacles, hazards or traffic; and or traffic; where there are no obstacles, hazards setup be sure to follow the pedal manufacturer’s the do not have and service instructions. If you dealer or contact see your instructions, manufacturer’s the manufacturer. F) BICYCLE SUSPENSION systems. with suspension are equipped bicycles Many position for maximum pedaling efficiency. They have a have They efficiency. pedaling for maximum position clicks which shoe, the of sole the on “cleat,” called a plate, pedal. They fixture on the spring-loaded into a mating motion specific with a very or disengage only engage instinctive. until it becomes be practiced which must are and cleats which require shoes Clipless pedals used. model pedal being and with the make compatible the rider designed to allow pedals are clipless Many of force needed to engage or to adjust the amount the pedal manufacturer’s Follow disengage the foot. make how to dealer to show you your instructions, or ask Use the easiest setting until engaging this adjustment. a reflex action, but always and disengaging becomes tension to prevent sure that there is sufficient make the pedal. foot from of your unintended release is required to learn to engage and disengage Practice Until engaging and disengaging the the foot safely. technique requires foot becomes a reflex action, the attention, the rider’s can distract which concentration fall. Practice causing the rider to lose control and pedals in a place engaging and disengaging clipless with shoes specifically made to fit them and are with shoes specifically keep the foot engaged with the designed to firmly shoes which do not engage the pedal. Do not use pedals correctly. Your dealer can show you a number of optionsof number a you dealer can show Your WARNING: Getting into and out of pedals with of and out into WARNING: Getting Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) 4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called securely in the correct feet are another means to keep and make suitable recommendations. make and feet correctly keep are a means to and straps 3. Toeclips with the pedals. The toeclip positioned and engaged the pedal spindle, which of the foot over positions the ball when toe strap, The maximum pedaling power. gives the rotation the foot engaged throughout tightened, keeps some give toeclips and straps While the pedal. of cycle effectively kind of shoe, they work most benefit with any with toeclips. Your shoes designed for use with cycling work. Shoes how toeclips and straps dealer can explain it soles or welts which might make with deep treaded your foot should you to insert or remove more difficult for not be used with toeclips and straps. Some bicycles come equipped with pedals that have have that pedals with come equipped 2. bicycles Some surfacesThese surfaces. dangerous and potentially sharp adhesion increasing by safety designed to add are bicycle your If pedal. the and shoe the rider’s between take must you pedal, high-performance of type has this pedals’ sharp injury from the serious to avoid care extra may you level, skill or style riding on your Based surfaces. with to ride chose design, or pedal aggressive prefer a less shin pads. toeclips and straps requires skill which can only be requires skill which can only and straps toeclips action, a reflex acquired with practice. Until it becomes which can distractthe technique requires concentration and control lose causing you to the rider’s attention, where there and straps toeclips fall. Practice the use of strapsthe traffic. Keep hazards or obstacles, are no and technique until your them tighten and don’t loose, the pedals warrantsof out in and in getting confidence tight. straps toe with your it. Never ride in traffic 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 25 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 26 26 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL suspension of any Kona bicycle, check with Kona to make suspension of anyKona bicycle, checkwith Kona to make some typesof suspensionsystems. Before retrofitting the CAUTION: Not allbicycles canbesafelyretrofitted with learned tohandlethefull capabilities ofyour bike. take timeandpractice. Proceedcarefully untilyou have your owncapabilitiesasarider. Increasingyour skillwill not confusetheenhanced capabilitiesofthebicycle with capability may allow you toridefaster;butyou must ing thewheelstobetterfollowterrain. Thisenhanced Suspension canincreasecontrolandcomfortby allow ment bytakingacarefultest rideinahazard-free area. characteristics of thebicycleafter asuspension adjust- always checkfor changesinthehandlingandbraking manufacturer’s instructions andrecommendations, and you arethoroughly familiarwith thesuspensionsystem bicycle. Neverchangesuspension adjustmentunless change thehandlingandbrakingcharacteristics of your WARNING: Changingsuspension adjustment can safely [see also Section 4.C]. with thissystem. Learn tohandleyour suspension system could lose control and fall if you do nothave experience when braking, thefront of a suspendedbike dips. You develop also increases your riskof injury. For example, If your bike has suspension, the increased speed you may instructions, see your dealer or contactthemanufacturer. service instructions. If you do not have themanufacturer’s read and follow the suspension manufacturer’s setupand bicycle has a suspension system of any kind, be sure to too many to dealwith individually inthisManual. If your There are many different types of suspensionsystems— malfunction, whichmaycauseyou to lose control andfall. adjust thesuspension systemmayresultinsuspension WARNING: Failureto maintain, checkandproperly - 27 control andfall. rim, causingyoutolose lar tirecancomeoffthe incorrectly installedtubu - tempt itonyourown.An tubulars beforeyouat- teach youhowtomount skills. Askyourdealerto cialized knowledgeand these tiresrequiresspe tires. Properlymounting made rims.Thesearecalled“sew-up”or“tubular” are fittedwithtireswhichgluedontospecially from general-purpose de- and specifications, ranging available in many designs 1. TIRES: Bicycle tires are H) TIRESANDTUBES •  •  G) SERVICENOTESFORKONADUALSUSPENSION Failing to do so canresult incatastrophic framefailure. bicycle’s design,andwhether thewarranty willbevoided. sure that what you wantto do iscompatible withthe cause frame damage. Regularly inspect the bearings and kits and replacement rear stays are available from Kona. bushings. Contaminatedbearingscanrust&seize, and These bearingsalsorequiremoreattentionthando Cartridge bearingsgive thesuspension asmootherride. design, bearingsandbushingswillwearout.Bushing rigid andrequirelessmaintenancethanasinglepivot While Kona suspensionsystemsarevery torsionally make surethattheyallowthelinkagetomove freely. WARNING: Somebicyclesintendedforcompetition - 25.1.2017 17.43

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CAUTION: Pencil type automotive tire gauges CAUTION: Pencil Some special high-performance tires have unidirectional unidirectional have tires high-performance special Some in is designed to work better pattern their tread treads: a of marking sidewall The in the other. than one direction the correct showing arrow an unidirectional tire will have tires, be unidirectional has bike your rotation direction. If direction. in the correct to rotate mounted are they sure that resistance; but also produces the harshest ride. ride. the harshest also produces but resistance; pavement. dry on smooth, work best pressures High of the recommended at the bottom low pressures, Very smooth, performance on the best give range, pressure loose deep, and on clay, as hard-packed such slick terrain dry sand. such as deep, surfaces and the weight for your that is too low Tire pressure tube by a puncture of the can cause riding conditions inner deform sufficiently to pinch the allowing the tire to rim and the riding surface. tube between the for tire pressure the best recommend dealer to your Ask the have and do, often most will riding you kind of the that pressure. Then, check tires to your dealer inflate know how you’ll so 1.C Section as described in inflation you when feel and look tires should correctly inflated to need tires may don’t a gauge. Some access to have is it so two, week or to pressure every up be brought ride. every before tire pressures your to check important can be inaccurate and should not be relied upon for and should not be relied upon can be inaccurate use a pressure readings. Instead, consistent, accurate gauge. high quality dial valves: The Schraeder Valve and the Presta and Valve The Schraeder tire valves: bicycle the fitting use must have pump you The bicycle Valve. bicycle. stems on your appropriate to the valve 2. TIRE VALVES: There are primarily two kinds of WARNING: There is a safety risk in using gas WARNING: There is a safety risk WARNING: Never inflate a tire beyond the WARNING: Never Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure Tire pressure is given How a tire performs under or as a pressure range. largely or weather conditions depends different terrain to near its maximum on tire pressure. Inflating the tire the lowest rolling recommended pressure gives The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the bicycle inflate a to way The best and safest built-in a which has pump bicycle a correct pressure is with pressure gauge. - spe very under best to perform designed tires to signs gainedyou’ve once If, conditions. or terrain weather cific tire different that a feel you bike, new your with experience can help dealer your riding needs, your suit might better design. appropriate most select the you some high-performanceon and pressure rating, The size, the on marked are use, recommended specific tires the this informationof part The 17]. tire [see Fig. the of sidewall But some is Tire Pressure. to you which is most important maximum tire also specify wheel rim manufacturers on the rim. pressure with a label station air hoses or other air compressors. They are station air hoses or other air compressors. made for bicycle not tires. They move a large volume of pressure in your tire air very rapidly, and will raise the tube to explode. very rapidly, which could cause the maximum pressure marked on the tire’s sidewall or marked on the tire’s sidewall maximum pressure the the maximum pressure rating for the wheel rim. If than the maximum pressure shown wheel rim is lower the use the lower rating. Exceeding on the tire, always tire pressure may blow the recommended maximum and could cause damage to the bike off the rim, which and bystanders. injury to the rider 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 27 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 28 28 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL to properlyrepair and/ormaintainyour bicycle. for thismanual toprovidealltheinformation required the paceofinnovationis increasing.Itisimpossible bicycles andbicyclecomponents morecomplex,and as soonpossible. you toloosecontrolandfall.Replaceapatchedtube resulting inpossibletubefailure,whichcouldcause correctly orapplyseveralpatches,thetubecanfail, is anemergencyrepair.Ifyoudonotapplythepatch the bikeisfittedwithtubelesstires.Patchinga tube a spareinnertubewhenyourideyourbike,unless 5. SERVICE up thevalve stemlocknutanddepressthevalve stem. valve afterinflation. To letairoutofaPresta valve, open adapter fitsintotheSchraeder pumpfitting.Closethe on tothevalve stemonceyou’ve freedupthevalve. The Presta adapter(available atyour bike shop)whichscrews Presta valve withaSchraeder pumpfitting, you’ll needa pump headontothevalve head,andinflate. To inflatea push downonthevalve stemtofreeitup. Thenpushthe (counterclockwise) thevalve stemlocknut;and bicycle pump, remove thevalve cap;unscrew inflate aPresta valve tubeusingaPrestaheaded diameter andisonlyfoundonbicycle tires.To The Prestavalve [Fig.18b]hasanarrower end of a key orotherappropriate object. depress the pin in the end of the valve stem with the of thevalve stem. To let air out of a Schraeder valve, valve cap and clamp thepumpfitting ontothe end car tire. To inflate a Schraeder valve tireremove the The Schraeder valve [Fig. 18a] is like the valve on a WARNING: Technological advanceshavemade WARNING: Wehighlyrecommendthatyoucarry

injury ordeath. cycle orinanaccidentwhichcancauseserious adjustment orservicemayresultindamagetothebi your dealerhowtoproperlycompletethem.Improper adjustments orserviceonyourbicyclelearnedfrom require specialknowledgeandtools.Donotbeginany determining your maintenancerequirements. geographic location. Consult yourdealerfor helpin be determinedbyeverythingfrom yourridingstyleto is that your individualmaintenance requirements will manual performed byyour dealer.Equallyimportant maintenance whichisnot specifically described inthis possible injury,it iscritical that you haveanyrepairor In orderto helpminimizethe chancesof anaccidentand replacement. learned how to replacesuchpartswhen theyrequire it wouldbeappropriatefor you tohave onceyou have what spareparts,suchas innertubes,lightbulbs,etc. recommend thatyou askyour dealerforguidance on there may beamodestchargeforthis service.We also correctly. Sincethatwillrequirethetimeofamechanic, vvride thebike, justtomake surethatyou dideverything the firsttime you work onsomethingandbefore you that you askyour dealertocheckthequality ofyour work Regardless ofwhichoptionyou select,werecommend courses inyour area. 3. Askyour dealerabouttheavailability ofbicycle repair 2. Ask your dealer to recommend a book on bicycle repair. your bike, orcontactthecomponentmanufacturer. installation and service instructions for the components on 1. Askyour dealerforcopiesofthemanufacturer’s on your bike, you have threeoptions: If you want tolearndomajorserviceandrepairwork WARNING: Manybicycleserviceandrepairtasks

25.1.2017 17.43 - KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 29 - 25.1.2017 17.43 . Check the frame, particularly in the area around all tube all around area in the particularly frame, Check the for any seatpost the and stem; the handlebars; joints; the signs are These discoloration. or cracks scratches, deep Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and back. and forward bike rock the and brake the front Squeeze oreach forward a clunk with feel you solid? If feel Everything a loose probably have you bike, the of movement backward check it. dealer your Have headset. side toswing it from and the ground off wheel front the Lift thein roughness binding or any feel you If smooth? Feel side. dealer your Have a tight head set. have may steering, you check it. not hit worn or to look pads. Starting look at the brake a Take Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the centerline the from away and toward it one pedal and rock Grab pedal. Anythingother the with do the same then of the bike; check it. dealer your have so, loose? If feel dealer adjust or the to have Time squarely? rim ting the wheel them. replace rust?cables and cable housings. Any check the control Carefully them dealer replace your have so, If Fraying? Kinks? Squeeze each adjoining pair of on either side of eacheither side on of spokes pair each adjoining Squeeze feel all they Do index finger. thumb and between your wheel thecheck dealer your have loose, feel any about the same? If and trueness. for tension wheel your Have bruises. cuts or wear, excess tires for Check the necessary. dealer replace them if anddings, dents wear, for excess wheel rims Check the damage. rim see any you if dealer your Consult scratches. all parts and accessories are still sure that make Check to not. are which any secure, and tighten 30 4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 10 to every ride or after or hard long every 4. After riding: of 20 hours •  • •  •  •  •  •  •  •  •  -

Mechanical Safety Check [Section 1.C] [Section Check every ride: Mechanical Safety Before has been if the bike 3. After every long or hard ride: 100 miles: or at least every or grit; exposed to water rollers with lubricate the chain’s and lightly Clean the bike lubricant. Wipe off excess chain bicycle a good quality a function of cloth. Lubrication is lubricant with a lint-free dealer about the best lubricants and to your climate. Talk area. for your the recommended lubrication frequency A) SERVICE INTERVALS A) SERVICE be per should can and and maintenance service Some formed by the owner, and require no special tools or no special tools and require owner, the formed by in this manual. what is presented beyond knowledge you of service of the type are examples The following service, maintenance All other yourself. should perform equipped in a properly should be performed and repair correct using the mechanic bicycle a qualified by facility by the manufacturer. specified tools and procedures work longer and will last bike Your 1. Break-in Period: cables Control riding it hard. before break it in if you better “seat”stretch or may a new bike when spokes and wheel dealer. your by require readjustment first used and may is youhelp 1.C] will Check [Section Safety Mechanical Your ifeven But readjustment. need things that some identify bike your take best to it’s you, to seems fine everything suggest typically Dealers a checkup. for back to the dealer Another way checkup. 30 day in for a bring the bike you is to bring the checkup the first time for it’s judge when to or use, off-road hard of hours five to after three in bike off-road casual more or on-road hours of 15 about 10 to is wrong with the bike, think something you But if use. riding it again. before dealer your it to take 2. 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 29 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 30 30 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL and itsComponents, startingonpage38. Please besureto readAppendixB,Lifespanof YourBike bicycle iscovered subject to theterms ofthewarranty. be broken or willlastforever. Itonly meansthatthe warranty isnot meantto suggestthatthebicycle cannot treatment to whichyou submitthebicycle. The bicycle’s is often relatedto thekindof riding you doandto the product willlast theterm of thewarranty.Product life time bythe manufacturer,thisisno guarantee that the may becoveredbyawarrantyfor aspecifiedperiod of workmanship of your bicycleor ofindividualcomponents and needsto bereplaced.Whilethe materialsand and indicatethat apartisattheendof itsusefullife and discoloration aresignsof stress-causedfatigue injury or deathto the rider.Scratches, cracks,fraying can suddenlyandcatastrophically fail,causingserious component’s lifecycleisexceeded,thecomponent at differentratesandhave lifecycles.Ifa materials andmechanismswearorfatiguefrom stress its components aresubjectto wearandstress.Different best you can.Seekmedicalhelp ifnecessary. First, checkyourself for injuries,andtake careofthem as B) IFYOURBICYCLE SUSTAINS ANIMPACT 6. gear, thederailleur isout ofadjustment.Seeyour dealer. shiftsmoothly andquietlyfromgearto If thechainwon’t dealer checkthebrakes. ridethebike.Safety Have Check[Section1.C],don’t your 5. Asrequired: riding: Take your bike to your dealer for a complete checkup. Appendix B [p.38]. end of itsuseful life and needs to be replaced. See also of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part isatthe Every 25(hardoff-road) to 50(on-road) hours of WARNING: Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and WARNING: Likeanymechanicaldevice,abicycleand Ifeitherbrake lever failstheMechanical 31 causing lossofcontrol,seriousinjuryordeath. stress fatiguecanfailsuddenlyandcatastrophically, to fatigueprematurely.Componentssufferingfrom ordinary stressonbicyclecomponents,causingthem to your dealer. Make surethatthe dealer understands If you have aproblemwith your bike or your riding, talk know your questions oryour needsunlessyou tell them. or accessorywillmeetyour specialneeds,buttheycan’t can explaintoyou howsomethingworks,orwhat part knowledge, experience,skill orcommonsense.They nor cantheyassumeresponsibility foryour lackof But your dealer’s make decisionsforyou; staffcan’t your budget. have thechoiceswhichbestmeetyour needsand products ofavariety ofmanufacturerssothatyou can advice andcompetentservice.Your dealercarriesthe knowledge, toolsandexperiencetogive you reliable enjoyment fromit.Your bike shop’s staffhasthe your equipment sothatyou cangetthemaximum riding thatyou intendtodo;andhelpyou maintain accessories whicharemostappropriateforthekind of Your dealerisheretohelpyou getthebike and 6. ABOUTYOURKONADEALER Bike anditsComponents[p.38] qualified mechanic. have beendisassembledandthoroughlyinspectedby a sustained animpactmustnotberiddenuntilthey handlebars, stems,cranksets, brakes, etc.whichhave Carbon compositecomponents,includingfames,wheels, take your bike toyour dealerforathoroughcheck. Next, checkyour bike fordamage.Afterany crash, WARNING: Acrashorotherimpactcanputextra­ See alsoAppendixB,LifespanofYour .

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[email protected] . . For General & Sales General . For [email protected] 32 and during of liquids before drink plenty important to It’s on a essential companion bottle is an A water exercise. longer ride comfort and performance other dealer has many Your enjoyment. cycling your that can increase accessories WEBSITE KONAWORLD contact us by questions, further Technical have If you e-mail at questions, contact: of special materials with properties that improve riding improve that properties with materials special of and performance. comfort at: web site is located The KonaWorld http://www.konaworld.com are both performance jerseys and cycling shorts Cycling cyclingkinds of two are There and comfort accessories. shorts and loose-fit skin-tight Lycra shorts: the traditional friction andare designed to reduce Both shorts. cycling both of the shorts crotch washable pad in the chafing. The withoutWear them cushions and protects against chafing. bunching up and the undergarment’s underwear to avoid to designed undergarments are available Also chafing. regular street clothes. The with worn when chafing reduce youso that the things in the back, pockets have jerseys made are don’tcarry Many ride. bang around when you If you’re planning to spend an hour or more at a time on youron at a time an hour or more to spend planning you’re If palms helppadded Their gloves. of cycling a pair get bike, the of vibration from the numb from getting hands your keep syndrome, carpal tunnel handlebars (the numbness, called of), care not taken if painful quite become can they’ll and fall. you if hands your protection for abrasion some provide

The comfort of a depends much more on howmore much saddle depends bicycle of a The comfort than on thebody rider’s the to shape relates the saddle manufacturersBicycle padding. the of thickness or material what’s their best guess of on based shape saddle select a particular that of buyers most for be comfortable to likely going to be the that doesn’t model. But bicycle it’s mean dealer your why That’s you. shape for most comfortable shapes, padding, of variety a offer stocks saddles which bikenew your on If the saddle and prices. materials covering suggest an alternative. to dealer ask your is uncomfortable, A) COMFORT & PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES & PERFORMANCE A) COMFORT stem and angle, position saddle size, fit (frame bike Once the becomes the single saddle the correct, is rise) length and accessory. comfort most important your problem or question, and make sure that you really really you sure that and make question, or problem your answers. the understand 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 31 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 32 32 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL owner mustdeliver the fullyassembledand complete Kona order toobtain service under this Limited Warranty, the original of theKona bicycle. This limitedwarranty is not transferable. In remain inforce onlyas long as the originalowner retains ownership Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer, and itshall This limited warranty is made onlyto the originalownerofthis GENERAL PROVISIONS . and shipping charges connectedwith the repair or replacement of the and subjecttothis limited warranty. Theoriginalownershallpay all labor sole option,the bicycle frame if Kona determinestheframe isdefective FRAMES. During this warranty period,Kona shall repair orreplace, at its THE ORIGINALOWNER,WITH THE EXCEPTION OFCARBONBIKES & of thebicycle, THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FORTHE LIFETIME OF registered withKona NOLESS THAN THREEMONTHS after the purchase for aTHREE YEAR period forthe ORIGINAL OWNER. If the warranty is ized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship owner thattheframe ofthisnewKona bicycle purchasedfroman author receive standard 3 year warranty.) Kona further warrants to theoriginal months ofpurchase. Un-registered purchases andALLCARBONFRAMES (*When warranty on non-carbon bikes & frames is registeredwithin three ONBICYCLELIFETIME LIMITEDWARRANTY FRAME* replacement of all parts. original ownershall pay all labor chargesconnected with therepairor found by Kona tobedefective and subjecttothislimitedwarranty. The riod, Kona shallrepair or replace, at its sole option, all parts thatare operated under normalconditionsand use.During this one-year pe from the date of originalpurchase inthe United States or Canada and free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year Kona warrants to the original owner that this new Kona bicycle shall be ONE YEARLIMITEDWARRANTYONCOMPLETEBICYCLE Kona Bicycle Company ( “Kona” )makes the following limitedWarranty: 7. LIMITEDWARRANTY - 33 - ONLY IFBICYCLE ISASSEMBLEDBYANAUTHORIZED KONADEALER FOR THE SPECIFICWARRANTYINYOURCOUNTRY. WARRANTYVALID WARRANTY ONLYAPPLIESINU.S.A. ANDCANADA. SEE YOURDEALER STATED IN THELIMITED WARRANTY. KONA DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ORMAKE ANY WARRANTY EXCEPT AS OR OTHERWISE MODIFIED BY ANY KONA DEALER, AGENT OREMPLOYEE, AND THE LIMITED WARRANTY SETFORTH HEREINMAY NOT BE EXTENDED, ENLARGED NOT APPLY TO YOU. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS SET FORTH IN THISLIMITED WARRANTY MAY EXCLUSION OFINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES; SO, THE ABOVE TO SOME PROVINCE. STATES OR DO PROVINCES NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS VARY WHICH FROM STATE TO STATE ORPROVINCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGALRIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO MENTS OF WARRANTY AREEXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OFALLOTHER REMEDIES. TIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES SUFFERED BY ANY PARTY. THEFOREGOING STATE KONA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUEN ITED IN SCOPEAND DURATION INWITH ACCORDANCE THISLIMITED WARRANTY. OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIM CABLE TO KONA BICYCLES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ISTHE ONLY EXPRESS OR LIMITED WARRANTY APPLI bicycle riding, commercial use or rental use) of the Kona bicycle. limitation bicycle racing, bicycle motocross, stunt bicycling, naked alteration, modification, accident,ormisuse (including without failures that result from theabuse,neglect, improper maintenance, not apply to normal wear and tear, nor to defects, malfunctions or the Kona bicyclebyframenumber.This Limited Warranty does of saleor other dated proof of purchasedocument identifying online registration athttp://www.konaworld.com andthe bill document identifyingtheKonawarrantycard,or proof of bicycle to anauthorized Kona dealer,together with the 25.1.2017 17.43 - . -

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For off-road, cyclocross, cyclocross, off-road, For

TOTAL lbs / kg 285 / 129 To be ridden on paved ridden on paved be To

lbs / kg 10 / 4.5 roads only. roads only. INTENDED NOT High-Performance Road High-Performance CONDITION 1 CONDITION paved for riding on a designed Bikes not lose the tires do surface where ground contact. INTENDED or touring with racks or panniers. or panniers. with racks or touring LUGGAGE* Material use is optimized to deliver both light to deliver Material use is optimized

RIDER lbs / kg 275 / 125 TRADE OFF MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT Only Bag /Handlebar *Seat Bag Zone LTD, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Paddy Wagon, Wheelhouse, LTD, Roadhouse, Zone 3, PhD Paddy Wagon weight and specific performance. You must understand You performance. weight and specific an to give are intended of bikes that (1) these types a performance cyclist or competitive racer aggressive short product life, (2) a less a relatively over advantage are life, (3) you longer frame rider will enjoy aggressive more frame life) over (shorter frame choosing light weight are choosing light life, (4) you frame weight and a longer that or rugged frames more dent resistant weight over light need frequent very that are weigh more. All frames to be damaged or are likely frames inspection. These abuse or designed to take They are not in a crash. broken B. be a rugged workhorse. See also Appendix

WARNING: Understand your bike and its intended bike and its Understand your WARNING: Industry usage conditions are generalized and evolving.Industry usage conditions bike. use your to intend you how about dealer your Consult On the following pages, we generally outline the intended On the following pages, we generally of bikes. types uses of various Within each of type of bicycle, one can optimize for one can optimize of bicycle, Within each of type shop and find bicycle certain purposes. Visit your that interests you. someone with expertise in the area own homework. Seemingly small changes Do your or diminish the such as the choice of tires can improve for a certain purpose. performance of a bicycle There are also bicycles that mix features. For example, example, that mix features. For There are also bicycles These bikes with triple cranks. bikes there are road/racing the quick handling of a touring bike, the low gearing have not well suited for carrying heavy but are bike, of a racing bike. a touring want that purpose you For loads on a tour. No one type of bicycle is suited for all purposes. Your Your for all purposes. is suited of bicycle No one type job” pick the “right tool for the retailer can help you limitations. There are many understand its and help you within each type. variations and many of bicycles types hybrid, racing, of mountain, road, types There are many and tandem bicycles. touring, cyclocross Appendix A Appendix bicycle of your use Intended use. Choosing the wrong bicycle for your purpose bicycle for your the wrong use. Choosing way is your bike the wrong Using can be hazardous. dangerous. 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 33 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 34 34 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL MAXIMUM WEIGHTLIMIT Splice, Splice-E,Dew-E Deluxe, DewPlus,Dew,City, Coco, Ute,SpliceDL, Rove NRB,Rove DL,Rove, DrDew,BigDew Sutra, SutraLTD,Rove LTD,RoveST,NRBDL, tires. want moretiredurability talktoyour dealerabout wider If you rideongravel ordirtpaths,carryheavier loadsor tires thatarebestsuitedtofasterridingonpavement. to gravel ordirtpaths.Somecomewithrelatively narrow Some comewithrelatively widetiresthatarewellsuited comfort, notoff-road capability. pension features,butthesefeaturesaredesignedtoadd for any kindofjumping.Somethesebikes have sus NOT INTENDED 300 /136 300 /136 lbs /kg RIDER for Touring orTrekking LUGGAGE bike paths. dirt roadsthatareingoodcondition,and INTENDED tires donotlosegroundcontact. trails withmoderate grades wherethe plus smoothgravel roadsandimproved Bikes designed forridingCondition1, CONDITION 2 General PurposeRiding For off-road ormountainbike use,or lbs /kg 55 /25 30 /14

For paved roads,gravel or 355 /161 285 /129 lbs /kg TOTAL - 35 Remote, Wo, Mohala, Tika,Hula,Makena Mahuna, LavaDome, Unit, UnitX,BigKahuna, Cone, Blast,Shred,FireMountain, Lana'i,Kahuna, Race Supreme,Hei Race DL,Explosif, Cinder Hei CR/DL,AL/DL, HeiAL, Trail AL/DL29,Hei Trail AL29,HeiSupreme, Hei TrailAL/DL27.5, HeiTrailAL27.5, Hei TrailCR/DL27.5, HeiTrailCR27.5, pedalling efficiency anduphillspeed Country and Marathon bikes trade off someruggednessfor uphill, andmorenimble than All-Mountain bikes. Cross- TRADE OFFCross-Countrybikes are lighter, faster toride and hammeringthroughobstacles. extreme riding.Nospendingtimeintheairlanding hard Downhill, DirtJumping,Slopestyle, orvery aggressive or NOT INTENDED is intendedtomove quicklyontheground. force. Suspensiontravel isrelatively shortsincethebike trains) arelight-weight, favoring nimble speedover brute and marathon equipment(tires,shocks,frames, drive surfaces andhardpackdepressions).Cross-country (e.g., hillywithsmallobstacleslike roots,rocks,loose ranges from mildtoaggressive over intermediateterrain INTENDED some lightweightrearsuspensionmodels. For cross-countryridingandracing which suspension areCondition3,andso jumping. Allmountainbikes withoutrear contact withthegroundmay occur. NOT areas wheremomentarylossoftire and smoothtechnicalareas,including and 2,plusroughtrails, smallobstacles, Bikes designed forridingConditions1 CONDITION 3 Cross-Country, Marathon,Hardtails For HardcoreFreeriding, Extreme 25.1.2017 17.43 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 35 25.1.2017 17.43

TOTAL lbs / kg

305 / 138 5 / 2.3 lbs / kg

Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill CONDITION 5 highhucking, designed for jumping, Bikes riding on rougheraggressive speeds, or surfaces.landing on flat surfaces, or is extremely riding of type this However, forcesunpredictable puts and hazardous the overload which may bicycle on a choose to you or parts. If fork, frame, LUGGAGE* All-Mountain bikes are more rugged thanrugged more are bikes All-Mountain

RIDER lbs / kg 300 / 136 ride in Condition 5 terrain, you should take appropriate should take you Condition 5 terrain, ride in inspectionsbike more frequent such as precautions safety Process 153 CR/DL 27.5, Process 153 CR 27.5, Process 27.5, Process 153 CR 27.5, Process Process 153 CR/DL 153 AL 27.5, Process 153 AL/DL 153 AL/DL 27.5, Process SE, 29, Process 153 SE, Process 134 29, Process 153 AL Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo Honzo CR Trail DL, Wozo, Honzo AL, Honzo ST (frame), AL/DL, Honzo AL/DR, 20 Honzo, Stinky 24, Shred 24, Shred Big Honzo DL, Big LIMIT MAXIMUM WEIGHT Only Bag /Handlebar *Seat Bag cross country bikes, for riding more difficult terrain. more difficult terrain. riding for bikes, cross country All-Mountain bikes are heavier and harder to ride uphill ride and harder to heavier are bikes All-Mountain lighter, are bikes All-Mountain country bikes. than cross bikes. Freeride than uphill to ride easier and more nimble and bikes Freeride rugged as as not are bikes All-Mountain terrain. and riding extreme more for not be used must suspension travel or heavy duty components; and no spending no and components; duty or heavy travel suspension obstacles. through hammering and landing hard in the air time TRADE OFF

TOTAL lbs / kg 305 / 138 355 / 161

For trail and uphill riding. uphill and trail For 5 / 2.3 55 / 25 lbs / kg LUGGAGE* *Seat Bag Only *Seat Bag For use in extreme forms of jumping/rid- in use For

rack mounts only rack heavy duty than cross country bikes, than cross country duty heavy All-Mountain bicycles are: (1) more are: bicycles All-Mountain All Mountain CONDITION 4 Conditions 1,designed for riding Bikes rough technical areas,3, plus and 2, small obstacles, and sized moderately jumps. INTENDED original equipment seat stay and dropout and seat stay original equipment Front suspension frames manufactured with manufactured frames Front suspension RIDER lbs / kg 300 / 136 300 / 136 but less heavy duty than Freeride bikes,duty but less heavy bikes,Freeride than more nimble lighter and (2) a cross than suspension travel more and have heavier (3) more difficultin be ridden allowing them to bike, country jumps,moderate and larger obstacles over terrain, and use components suspension travel in intermediate (4) a fairly intermediate intended use, (5) cover fit the that are range this within and use, intended of wide range to your Talk duty. heavy less more or are that models and these models. needs retailer about your NOT INTENDED MAXIMUM WEIGHT LIMIT WEIGHT MAXIMUM ing such as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, Downhill, NorthDownhill, as hardcore mountain, Freeriding, such ing ordrop offs, jumps etc. No large Hucking Dirt Jumping, Shore, longrequiring embankments) launches (wooden structures, dirt 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 35 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 36 36 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL *Seat Bag MAXIMUM WEIGHTLIMIT Operator DL,Operator, Process165 All-Mountain bikes. Freeride bikes areheavier andhardertorideuphillthan All-Mountain bikes, forridingmoredifficultterrain. TRADE OFF try anything. Read Section2.F, p. 10. paralyzed orkilled.NOTINTENDED To beanexcuse to result in an accident,whereyou could be seriouslyinjured, bad luck, or ridingbeyond your capabilities can easily change thisreality. In this kind of riding,bad judgment, Appropriate equipment, suchas a Freeridebike, does not Freeride bikes aredesignedfor is inherentlydangerous. a Freeridebike. The terrain and type of ridingthat there isnoguarantee thatextreme riding will not break that fitheavy duty intendeduse. While all that istrue, (2) the longest in suspension travel andusecomponents difficult terrain, over largerobstacles and largerjumps, All-Mountain bikes, allowingthem to be ridden in more (1) heavier andhave more suspension travel than evolving. Gravity, Freeride, and Downhill bikes are: “extreme” riding and theterms describing it are constantly hardcore mountain, north shore,slopestyle. This is Gravity, Freeride, andDownhill aretermswhich describe terrain thatonlyvery skilledridersshouldattempt. INTENDED helmet, pads, andbody armor. comprehensive safety equipment such as a full-face and replacementofequipment.You should also wear 300 /136 lbs /kg RIDER

For ridingthatincludesthemostdifficult Freeride bikes aremore ruggedthan LUGGAGE lbs /kg 5 /2.3

305 /138 lbs /kg TOTAL

MAXIMUM WEIGHTLIMIT Super Jake,MajorJaketheSnake but notasstrong. wheels arefasterthanthesmallermountainbike wheels, for mountainbike use.Therelatively largeroadbike size and thenremount.Cyclo-cross bikes arenotintended reaching anobstacle,carrytheirbike over theobstacle jumping. Cyclo-cross ridersandracers dismountbefore NOT INTENDED well forallweatherroughroadridingandcommuting. cluding dirtormudsurfaces.Cyclo-cross bikes alsowork over, continueduseishazardous. When theuseful lifeofyour bike oritscomponents is 1. NothingLastsForever, IncludingYourBike The LifespanofYour Bike anditsComponents Appendix B 300 /136 lbs /kg RIDER on avariety ofterrain andsurfacesin ing andracing. Cyclo-cross involves riding INTENDED tires donotlosegroundcontact. trails withmoderate grades wherethe plus smoothgravel roadsandimproved Bikes designed forridingCondition1, CONDITION 2 Cyclo-cross LUGGAGE 30 /13.6 lbs /kg For offroadormountainbike use,or For cyclo-cross riding,train - 330 /150 lbs /kg TOTAL 25.1.2017 17.43 - KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 37 25.1.2017 17.43 - - - WARNING: Frequent inspection of your bike is of your bike Frequent inspection WARNING: erly inspect and service your bicycle; and that is why we is why and that bicycle; and service your erly inspect for dealer your to bicycle your take to you urge repeatedly care and attention. professional METALS A) UNDERSTANDING frames. building bicycle for material traditional is the Steel but in high performance It has good characteristics, aluminum steel has been largely replaced by bicycles, driving this change is and some titanium. The main factor enthusiasts in lighter bicycles. cycling interest by can expect from your bicycle; and we provide important, important, we provide and bicycle; your from can expect it. We inspect and to maintain on how guidelines basic prop need to know to you everything you cannot teach important to your safety. Follow the Mechanical Safety Follow the Mechanical to your safety. important ride. 1.C of this Manual before every Check in Section is inspection of your bicycle Periodic, more detailed is often this more detailed inspection important. How have upon you. You, the rider/owner, needed depends bike, of how often you use your control and knowledge it and where you use it. Because how hard you use re track your use, you must take your dealer cannot your bringing your bike to sponsibility for periodically help and service. Your dealer will dealer for inspection is frequency of inspection and service you decide what For and where you use your bike. appropriate for how and communication with your safety, understanding its urge you to read this Appendix in your dealer, we your bike deter entirety. The materials used to make mine how and how frequently to inspect. Ignoring this mine how and how frequently to or other component WARNING can lead to frame, fork injury or death. failure, which can result in serious . - - - . All aspects of use being identical, lightweight bicycles being identical, lightweight bicycles All aspects of use a shorter life will usually have and their components selecting and their components. In bicycles than heavier are making a you or components a lightweight bicycle comes with the higher performance that favoring tradeoff, choose light If you So, longevity. lighter weight over weight, high performance equipment, be sure to have it equipment, be sure to have weight, high performance inspected frequently. Today’s high-performance bicycles require frequent and high-performance bicycles Today’s Appendix we try careful inspection and service. In this science basics and to explain some underlying material of the discuss some We bicycle. how they relate to your you and what bicycle made in designing your trade-offs dents, bodily injury to the rider and shortened product life and to the rider injury bodily dents, 2. Perspective You should have your bicycle and its components checked checked components its and bicycle your have should You stress and/or indicators of for dealer your periodically by corrosion, deformation, including cracks, potential failure, potential indicators of other any dents, and paint peeling, important are These abuse. or use inappropriate problems, acci prevent help to important very and checks safety Every bicycle and its component parts have a finite, limiteda finite, have parts component and its bicycle Every the construc with will vary of that life length life. The useful components; the and frame used in the materials tion and receive and components the frame care and maintenance which theuse to of amount and the type life; and their over competitive in subjected. Use are and components frame riding, riding, jumping, aggressive ramp riding, trick events, riding climates, riding in severe terrain, severe riding on of types and other activities loads, commercial heavy with the of life the shorten can dramatically non-standard use theseof combination or a one Any and components. frame failure result in an unpredictable may conditions 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 37 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 38 38 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL the bike, andwhathappens totheframe, forkandother over thefrontofbike. You cannot andwillnotstay on will continuetomove forward, momentumcarrying you other object.At any speedabove a fast walk, your body Let’s say you hita curb, ditch,rock,car, anothercyclist or read Thebasicsofmetalfatigue below. cracks thatleadtofailure.Itisvery importantthatyou at highenoughloads,metals willeventually develop Metals aresubjecttofatigue.Withenoughcycles of use, at 1.45grams/cm3. cm3. Contrast thesenumbers withcarbonfibercomposite timeter), titanium4.5grams/cm3, aluminum2.75grams/ rial. Steelweighs7.8grams/cm3 (grams percubiccen Metals vary indensity. Density isweightperunitofmate contacts othermetalsandgalvanic corrosioncanoccur. sion resistant,andparticularcaremustbeusedwhere it resistant tocorrosion.Aluminumisnotperfectlycorro metal fromfurthercorrosion.Botharethereforequite Titanium quicklydevelop anoxide filmthatprotectsthe must beprotectedorrustwillattackit.Aluminumand Metals vary widelyintheirresistancetocorrosion.Steel the metalrather thanseekingasimplisticanswer. manufactured, supportedalongwiththecharacteristics of One mustlookattheway thebike isdesigned,tested, applied ismuchmoreimportantthanthematerialalone. als forbicycles. Whatis trueishowthemetalchosen can bemadethatcharacterizes theuseofdifferentmet Please understandthatthereisnosimplestatement Properties ofMetals most ductile,titaniumlessfollowed by aluminum of thecommonbicycle frame building materials steel is the buckling and stretchingbefore breaking. Generally speaking, Metals are comparatively ductile. Ductile means bending, - . - - - dence ofthisductility inbent,buckledorfoldedmetal. When ametalbike crashes, you willusuallyseesomeevi simple definition willhelp you understand thatfatiguehas back andforth (repeatedloading)until itbreaks.This A crude,often-used exampleisbending apaperclip damage, the load the part receives must be great enough. to apartcausedby repeatedloading. To causefatigue Fatigue isthetermusedtodescribeaccumulated damage The BasicsofMetalFatigue the worse theconditions you use it in,theshorterits life The more you usesomething,andthe harder you useit, and Common sense tells usthat nothing thatisusedlasts forever. Above some load the carbon fork willbecompletelybroken fork may be intact even though theframe isdamaged. metal but nonein the carbon. Below some load thecarbon scenario you can expect some bendingorbucking in the the lack of ductility of carbonfibermeansthatin a crash composites below. Therelative ductility of metals and and thefork of carbon fiber. SeeSection B, Understanding It is now commonforthemainframe to be made of metal head tubeandfork separated from the main triangle. be broken, the down tube buckled andbroken, leaving the the down tube buckled. Hit harder and the top tube may Hit harderandthe top tubemay bebroken intensionand you can expect the fork and frame to be bent or buckled. frame undamaged. Aluminum is less ductile than steel, but a steelbike, the steel fork may be severely bent and the hard enough the fork or frame may be bent or buckled. On that important note,we can tell you that if the impact is you that crashworthiness cannot bea design criteria.With depends on many complexfactors, which is why wetell What should you expectfrom your metal frame? It components isirrelevant towhathappensyour body. 25.1.2017 17.43

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WARNING: Do not ride a bicycle or component with with component or a bicycle WARNING: not ride Do als. You’ve heard the term “carbon fiber bike.” This really bike.” heard the term “carbon fiber als. You’ve bike.” means “composite a strong, light fiber typically are Carbon fiber composites molded to form a shape. Carbon in a matrix of plastic, Steel weighs 7.8 to metals. relative composites are light 4.5 per cubic centimeter), titanium (grams grams/cm3 these Contrast 2.75 grams/cm3. aluminum grams/cm3, fiber composite at 1.45 grams/cm3. numbers with carbon ratios The composites with the best strength-to-weight plastic. The of epoxy are made of carbon fiber in a matrix transfers matrix bonds the carbon fibers together, epoxy smooth outer surface. a load to other fibers, and provides that carries the load. The carbon fibers are the “skeleton” Why Are Composites Used? uniform properties in all direc metals, which have Unlike carbon fibers can be tions (engineers call this isotropic), the structure for placed in specific orientations to optimize to place the carbon particular loads. The choice of where engineers a powerful tool to create strong, fibers gives also orient fibers to suit Engineers may light bicycles. damping. Car other goals such as comfort and vibration B) UNDERSTANDING COMPOSITES B) UNDERSTANDING a fundamental reality must understand All riders of materials constructed Composite of composites. or strong and light, but when crashed carbon fibers are bend, they break. carbon fibers do not overloaded, What Are Composites? or refers to the fact that a part The term “composites” of different components or materi parts are made up plete failure, with risk of serious injury or death. serious injury or with risk of plete failure, any crack, bulge or dent, even a small one. Riding a one. Riding a small even or dent, crack, bulge any lead to com could frame, fork or component cracked . - . . In most cases a fatigue crack is not a defect. It is a sign is not a crack In most cases a fatigue been worn out, a sign the part has that the part has car tires its useful life. When your reached the end of bars are contact wear down to the point that the tread ing the road, those tires are not defective. Those tires are ing the road, those tires are not defective. “time for replacement.” worn out and the tread bar says it is worn out. crack, When a metal part shows a fatigue “time for replacement.” says The crack Science Fatigue Is Not A Perfectly Predictable Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but here arehere but predictable science, perfectly a is not Fatigue determine dealer and your help you to factors general some The more you be inspected. should bicycle your how often your the more frequent product life” profile, fit the “shorten “lengthen product the fit inspect. The more you need to your need to inspect frequent less the life” profile, One can design a part that is so strong that fatigue life is life fatigue so strong that that is a part design One can lot of and a material a lot of requires nearly infinite. This a strong will have that must be light and structure weight. Any parts have all motorcycles cars, race Aircraft, life. fatigue finite infinitean with bicycle a wanted you If fatigue lives. with finite soldbicycle any far more than life, it would weigh fatigue lightweightwonderful, the tradeoff: a So we all make today. structure the requires that we inspect performance we want So what kind of “damage” are we talking about? On aabout? talking we “damage” are of So what kind area. a highly stressed in forms a crack level, microscopic some At grows. crack applied, the repeatedly is As the load Eventually eye. visible to the naked becomes the crack point carry theweak to too part is that the becomes so large it therethat point At the crack. without carry it could that load part the of failure and immediate can be a complete nothing to do with time or age. A bicycle in a garage does a garage in A bicycle or age. with time to do nothing use. through only happens Fatigue not fatigue. 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 39 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 40 40 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL overloaded it will notbend,it will break completely. as strong as a metal frame, once thecarbonframe is in thisAppendix. Even if the carbon frame was twice carbon andmetal. See Section2.A, Understandingmetals broken. Note the significant difference inbehavior between is hard enough, the fork or frame may be completely With thatimportantnote, we can tell you that if theimpact you that crash worthiness cannotbe a design criteria. depends onmany complexfactors, which is why we tell What shouldyou expectfromyour carbon frame? It You ExpectFromYourCarbonFiberBike? If YouHitSomethingOrHaveACrash,WhatCan layers. There willbenobending,buckling,orstretching. maybe delaminationofcarbonfiberorfabric and nearthebreak,therewillberough,sharpedges structure isoverloaded, itwillnotbend;break.At Carbon fibercompositesarenotductile.Onceacarbon components isirrelevant to what happens to your body on the bike andwhat happens to the frame forkand other you over thefront of the bike. You cannot and will notstay will continue to move forward, themomentum carrying other object. At any speedabove a fast walk, your body Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car, other cyclist or regularly inspect your carbon fiber frame, fork,or components While fatigue life is an advantage of carbon fiber, you must still their metalequivalents. components have longfatiguelives, usuallybetterthan Well designed “composite” orcarbonfiberbicycles and What AreTheLimitsOfComposites? strength-to-weight ratio. fiberglass boats.Carbonfibermaterials have a veryhigh more sothanmostmetals.Thinkaboutcarbonfiberor bon fibercompositesare very corrosionresistant,much

. . 25.1.2017 17.43 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 41 25.1.2017 17.43 Either a crack or delamination can or Either a crack . . WARNING: Do not ride a bicycle or component with WARNING: Do not ride a bicycle Bulging or deformed shape. If delamination occurs, the If delamination deformed shape. Bulging or a have surface may change. The may surface shape smooth and fair. spot, or not be a bulge, soft bump, If you tapping the surface. in sound when A difference of an undamaged composite gently tap the surface a hard, sharp will hear a consistent sound, usually you will hear you then tap a delaminated area, sound. If you less sharp. usually duller, a different sound, A cloudy or white area. This kind of area looks differentlooks area of This kind area. white or A cloudy areas Undamaged areas. undamaged ordinary the from looking one was if as “deep,” or shiny, glassy, will look opaquelook areas will Delaminated liquid. into a clear cloudy and cause creaking noises while riding. Think about such while riding. Think about such cause creaking noises signal. A well maintained warning a noise as a serious squeaks. quiet and free of creaks and will be very bicycle not may noise. It and find the source of any Investigate is causing the but whatever or delamination, be a crack riding. before noise must be fixed •  •  Unusual Noises: any delamination or crack. Riding a delaminated or any delamination or crack. Riding could lead to cracked frame, fork or other component injury or death. complete failure, with risk of serious C) UNDERSTANDING COMPONENTS C) UNDERSTANDING disassemble and remove It is often necessary to inspect to properly and carefully components in order mechanic a professional bicycle for is a job This them. and experience to inspect tools, skills and with the special and bicycles high-tech high-performance today’s service their components •  Aftermarket “Super Light” components as outlined above. rider profile Think carefully about your - Inspect for cracks, broken, or splintered areas. or splintered areas. broken, Inspect for cracks, WARNING: Be aware that high temperatures in that high temperatures WARNING: Be aware nent that has a crack of any size. size. of any nent that has a crack Delamination: Delamination is serious damage. of fabric. Delamination Composites are made from layers of fabric are no longer bonded means that the layers has or component that bicycle Do not ride any together. These are some delamination clues: delamination. any Inspection of Composite Frame, Fork, & Components Frame, Fork, of Composite Inspection Cracks: or compo bicycle is serious. Do not ride any crack Any a confined environment can affect the integrity of can affect the integrity environment a confined failure materials, resulting in component composite and fall. control lose cause to which could 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 41 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 42 42 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL original componentswilllastforever. Theywon’t. have reasonablefatiguelife.Itdoesnotmean thatthe your bike. Thismeansthattheyhave mettestcriteriaand life ofthecomponentsthatareoriginalequipmenton Bicycle andcomponentmanufacturersteststhefatigue Original Equipmentcomponents two.” — pick contemplate changing componentsis“Strong, Light, Cheap A useful slogan to discusswith your dealer if you changes. seriously andunderstandthatyou areresponsibleforthe profile very honestlywith your dealer. Take thesechoices may besuitableforyou. Discussyour needsandyour life” profile,themorelikely itisthatlightercomponents components. Themoreyou fitthe“lengthenproduct the moreyou mustquestiontheuseofsuperlight The moreyou fitthe“shortenproductlife”profile, 25.1.2017 17.43 KONA OWNER’S MANUAL 43 25.1.2017 17.43 2K18_Kona_Owners_Manual.indd 43