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Kona Mahuna 29er Hardtail
Product DescriptionDesigned specifically to be an excellent-value, entry-level mountain bike, the Mahuna ("green beans" in Croatian) is a 29-inch-wheel hardtail perfect for those with a curiosity for jumping on the big-wheel bandwagon. Built using Kona's sweet-riding 29er geometry and 7005 Aluminum Butted tubing, the Mahuna is all about keeping things simple and fun, with components selected to keep the Long Sweet Ride going for years.
User Reviews
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Enrico
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: January 28, 2013 Strengths: Frame: Quality frame. Kona Racelight 7005 feels great. Price Brakes Design Weaknesses: Pedals: These ones will break after a few offroad rides. Suspension: Feels just too soft. Bounces a lot if you jam hard. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $700.00 Similar Products Used: Hardrock 2013, Trek Mamba and Wahoo, Cannondale sm500. Bike Setup: All stock but pedals. 
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Marko Date Reviewed: August 17, 2012 Strengths: Cheap Hydraulic brakes Good looks Nice handling frame Very stable downhill Weaknesses: Paint really is very bad, chips extremley easily. I also experience strong vibrations from rear brake, brakes need constant caliper adjustment My rear stock tyre also got replaced because it was too wide for the frame Suspension fork is very basic, but for this price ok I guess Bottom Line: 
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Kevin Date Reviewed: July 19, 2012 Strengths: Good strong and light frame, hydraulic disc brakes, strong rims with decent tires, comfortable cockpit for a tall guy, good price compared to similar bikes. Weaknesses: Rear tire rubs front derailleur, cheap paint, rear disc problems Bottom Line:
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thefurryone
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 26, 2012 Strengths: Hydraulic disc brakes, double walled rims, decent drive train components, high quality frame, Geax tires. Weaknesses: The paint is very fragile, rear brake squeaks. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$739.00 Similar Products Used: Trek 820
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Guillermo
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 9, 2012 Strengths: Great brakes, solid frame, firm and solid bike for the buck Weaknesses: Seat; It is too hard Front derailleur issues: The factory rear tire is just huge, so huge that the front derailleur will touch the tire when trying to adjust the lower position of the derailleur. So be ready to change the rear tire to a narrower one. Suspension fork: It is just right for the price. On a bumpy trail it suffers a lot. next upgrade????? I'm also having some issues with the chain sticking tho the chairing and not shifting gears properly. I need to do my research on that. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$835.00 Purchased At: Victory Bikes in Mem Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper
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Marcel Date Reviewed: April 21, 2012 Strengths: Very LITE Kona 's race lite frame is really strong and stiff, really well put together . Had one problem with gears , guys over at Mock Orange Bikes took care of that . Overall for little over 700 dollars its worth the buy. Not to mention you get Avid Elixir 1 brakes,with are hydraulic hard to find on entry level bikes. Weaknesses: have none Bottom Line:
Submitted by
HappYbiker
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: April 9, 2012 Strengths: (This review is for the 2012 Kona Mahuna) Lightweight, Comfortable, Smooth, Good Brakes, Easy to ride. Weaknesses: Squeaky forks Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Jubilee Cycle
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usstoledo
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2011 Strengths: Rock solid frame (my welder buddy was particularly impressed with the welds), great brakes and workman-like drive train--and wicked cool aesthetics to boot. And frankly, based on 3 solid months of leg work and research into the local market, you'd be hard pressed to beat the value. Weaknesses: The seat wasn't terribly comfortable. Also, the forks are nothing to write home about. They are probably the first thing you'll want to upgrade. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The Bobsled Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $675.00 Purchased At: The Wild Rose Similar Products Used: My last bike was a 2007 Trek 3700 (26 inch wheels, Rim brakes, 7 speed). Bike Setup: Stock 2011.
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richard
a Cross Country Rider
from amarillo Date Reviewed: September 25, 2011 Strengths: Smooth ride, like a cadillac after a VW bug. easy shifting, easy traversing obsticals. 15% more effective than smaller tires. The gear shifters seem to need no continual fine adjustments. These are sram components. Weaknesses: Came with tubes for thin valve (forgot the name). Had them drilled out for regular no-hassle stems. Extra heavy tubes and pleanty of slime. No flats at the far end of the trail. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: palo Duro Canyon Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: sun adventure sports Similar Products Used: No 29er but had a trek 820 and a specialized hardrock pro. This bike is a pleasure. I have to find more trails as I finish my regular ones and am not yet tired. Bike Setup: Stock
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DanRobbinsNYC
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, NY USA Date Reviewed: August 23, 2011 Strengths: Stability, size and (of course) PRICE. Also (and most importantly) it seems tough enough to handle midtown Manhattan during rush. No small feat. Weaknesses: A little too "entry-level" for me component wise. Also, Kona's product photo shows components (SRAM X7 RD, crankset and pedals) NOT on the bike at the time of sale (the tech specs, however, were listed correctly). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: None yet Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: Zen Bikes, NYC Similar Products Used: 2003 GT, 2005 Gary Fisher Marlin Bike Setup: Fork Suntour SF11 XCT V3 100mm Crankarms FSA Chainrings 42/32/22 B/B FSA Pedals Wellgo LU-A9 Chain KMC HG40 Freewheel SRAM PG 820 11-32 8 spd F/D Shimano Altus R/D SRAM X4 Shifters SRAM X4 Brake Calipers Avid BB5 Front Brake Rotor Avid G2 185mm Rear Brake Rotor Avid G2 160mm Brake Levers Avid FR 5 Headset FSA Handlebar Kona XC/BC Riser Stem Kona XC/BC Seatpost Kona Thumb Double Clamp Seat Clamp Kona QR Grips Kona Race Light LOG Saddle Kona XC Front Hub Formula Disc Rear Hub Formula Disc Spokes Stainless 14g Rims Alex EN-24 Front Tire Maxxis Ignitor 29x2.1 Rear Tire Maxxis Ignitor 29x2.1
Submitted by
cashmore1985
a Weekend Warrior
from Oak Harbor, WA Date Reviewed: June 18, 2011 Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $799.00 Purchased At: Bicycles Northwest Bike Setup: Stock
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