Kona Fire 2021
Kona Fire hardtail mountain bikes are for beginners who want to transition from road bikes to mountain bikes. These bikes are agile, affordable, and perfect for learning to conquer steep trails. The frames are alloy and are highly suitable for tacking hairpin turns. The brakes are very reliable too. Read full review
Kona Fire Review
Kona Fire is a hardtail mountain bike model that has been beloved for over 20 years. These mountain bikes are usually recommended for road bikers who want to transition to hardcore mountain riding. Some of our testers have ridden these bikes for years and had nothing but good things to say in the review.
The signature feature of these bikes is the lightweight aluminum frame that is very durable as well as versatile. The body of the bike is quick and efficient, in other words, just perfect for mountain biking. The components of the bikes are carefully chosen to support this efficiency. These bikes come with Turnkey forks, Shimano gearing, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, and FSA cranking. The brakes are important for halting immediately. You cannot count on anything on a steep hill, so these brakes are reliable and offers peace of mind.
We were impressed by how agile these bikes are as well. Mountain bikes generally come with agile and responsive frames that make taking sharp turns possible. Kona Fire bikes are really what set the trend in this regard, as far as we know. Even for hardtail bikes we really liked how agile the models were. The frames come with stable forks, so navigating is easy.
There are also some cons. These bikes won’t handle really heavy riders. If you are over 180 pounds, the brakes will squeak. The wheels may disappoint some as they are not always suitable for really rough terrain. However, the wheel set can be upgraded. Overall, this model offers excellent value for the price.
+Pros:
- Agile and responsive
- Great brakes
- Designed especially for hardtail mountain biking
- High-end components
-Cons:
- Won’t handle heavy riders
- Wheelset may need upgrading
The Verdict
Kona Fire is a superb mountain bike model for beginners and trainees. If you are looking to transition to a mountain bike, you won’t find a better model. These bikes are very agile, even for hardtail bikes, and come with safe and reliable brakes. The price point offered isn’t bad either.
This Kona classic brings some of the finer things to light. The Fire Mountain is equipped with the modern Microshift Advent 9-speed drivetrain that ensures smooth gear shifts while its Tektro hydraulic disc brakes guarantee exceptional braking power in all weather conditions. With adjustable 100mm of Suntour suspension and sturdy WTB tyres aboard wider 27mm rims, the Fire Mountain helps build confidence for riding anywhere on the mountainside. Kona 6061 Aluminium Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminium alloys are used extensively throughout their range of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so they can fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application. Tapered Head Tube More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed. 27.5” Wheels The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels but are more manoeuvrable and nimbler than 29-inch wheels. Built, Tuned and Tested Rest assured that each bike is fully built, tested and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
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