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Kona Makena Kids

4.25/5 (4 Reviews)

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MSRP : $399.00


Product Description

Set the wee one free on the ultimate starter bike. The Makena has great standover (so they don't squish their valuables) that makes it easy getting on and off the bike, sweet front-suspension forks, grip shifters for small hands and reliable components durable enough for frequent off-road use. Your five- to eight-year-old kids will charge confidently into the bright blue world of bike riding.

  • Shimano Junior V-brakes
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Two different colorways
  • Shimano drivetrain


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    Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)

    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:3
    Submitted by Beth a Weekend Warrior from Fayetteville, AR

    Date Reviewed: April 29, 2007

    Strengths:    Very sturdy, quick release seatpost, nice pink color for the girls, cute!

    Weaknesses:    Pretty heavy, though all kids bikes are. Probably doesn't need the front suspension, would chose something lighter if up to me....however, it is the kid's favorite part.

    Bottom Line:   
    This bike had exactly the features I was looking for, like the 1X6 drivetrain, not too complicated for kids. The other bike that I was considering was by Raleigh "Rowdy" looks pretty good too. If you are considering the Kona, keep in mind that they can be hard to come by..mine took about 6 weeks to get in. Not sure if the blue takes as long.

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    Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

    Price Paid:    $250.00

    Purchased At:   Tom's Bicycles, Tulsa

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by Mat Bayliss a Weekend Warrior from New Zealand

    Date Reviewed: January 16, 2005

    Strengths:    Good size and weight for a 6 to 9 year old.

    Weaknesses:    Gearing slightly too tall.

    Bottom Line:   
    Our 7 year old loves this bike, its his first MTB after previously riding small BMX bikes. He finds the lowest gears are a little tall, we have undulating terrain and some of the steeper inclines require lower gears than fitted in factory spec.
    Its a great size and weight for a lean 7 year boy of average height, he should get 2 years riding before needing a larger bike, the lowest seat height would of allowed him to ride this bike a year ago (age 6). We most likely be buying another one in 18 months time for his little brother.

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    Favorite Trail:   Melenium Walkway

    Duration Product Used:   3 months

    Price Paid:    $200.00

    Purchased At:   Penny Sport Cycles CHC

    Similar Products Used:   Nil

    Bike Setup:   Factory
    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Rico from Austin, TX

    Date Reviewed: April 30, 2004

    Strengths:    Weight, old school stem, shifts well

    Weaknesses:    Still heavy but its inexpensive

    Bottom Line:   
    Great bike. I looked at all of them & its the lightest I found. The old school stem is better that a threadless b/c you can raise and lower the bar height w/o buying a new stem or bar. Shifts well and its been trouble free.

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    Favorite Trail:   If I told ya, i'd have to kill ya

    Duration Product Used:   6 months

    Purchased At:   Ozone

    Bike Setup:   Stock except for an old Thompson seat post I cut down.
    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Kristian Salo a Weekend Warrior from Helsinki, Finland

    Date Reviewed: April 29, 2004

    Strengths:    First real mtb for my 6 year old son.

    Weaknesses:    The fork could be a bit lighter and more responsive for a small and light rider, but considering the price, it is good enough.

    Bottom Line:   
    All the other bikes for kids we tested were really heavy. The Kona Makena is a real entry level mountain bike. It has the all the bells and whistles needed to start the mtb hobby.

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    Duration Product Used:   3 months

    Price Paid:    $250.00

    Purchased At:   Kauppaveljet - Helsinki

    Similar Products Used:   Did not find any...

    Bike Setup:   Stock
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