In my younger days, when I first got into mtb (back when fully rigid bikes were the norm), Kona was a very desirable brand and like a lot of people, I lusted after them a lot. As I aged, other brands came in and out of my life and around my late 40's I finally got my first Kona. It was a 2017 Process 153 and was it ever awesome. The geo suited me very well and I took on features like I had never in my life. Of course, that meant a serious leg break due to overzealous attempts to keep up to the bike's capabilities, but hey, that's on me. Kona's brand image of fun over race results also really hit home for me too and I had some gear to show people the brand I aligned with. Even though the Process was the only Kona I've ever owned, it'll always be one of my favourite bikes I've owned over the years.
April 24, 2024, 1:42 p.m. - Kerry Williams
In my younger days, when I first got into mtb (back when fully rigid bikes were the norm), Kona was a very desirable brand and like a lot of people, I lusted after them a lot. As I aged, other brands came in and out of my life and around my late 40's I finally got my first Kona. It was a 2017 Process 153 and was it ever awesome. The geo suited me very well and I took on features like I had never in my life. Of course, that meant a serious leg break due to overzealous attempts to keep up to the bike's capabilities, but hey, that's on me. Kona's brand image of fun over race results also really hit home for me too and I had some gear to show people the brand I aligned with. Even though the Process was the only Kona I've ever owned, it'll always be one of my favourite bikes I've owned over the years.