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Kona Four Supreme XC Full Suspension


  • Average Rating: 4/5
  • # of Reviews: 5

Product Description

  • Rear shock: Fox Float RP23
  • Fork: FOX F-Series RL 100mm
  • Headset: FSA Orbit DL
  • Handlebar: RaceFace Evolve Low Riser XC
  • Stem: RaceFace Evolve XC
  • Grips: Kona Race Light


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Reviews 1 - 5 (5 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Vicbiker a Cross Country Rider from Australia

Date Reviewed: April 27, 2010

Strengths:    Disk brakes and external brakes and gears, smooth riding and easy to adjust suspension whilst riding.

Weaknesses:    Bottom Bracket not up to date wrong taper

Bottom Line:   
A great bike with effcient and smooth functions, especially when riding. The brakes are superb and are quick stopping. As stock the only thing I'd change is the bottom bracket and headset.

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Favorite Trail:   You Tangs

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Purchased At:   Rollin' Cycles

Similar Products Used:   2007 Giant trance X2

Bike Setup:   Great adjustable rear supension


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by eggzilla a Cross Country Rider from Manhattan, KS

Date Reviewed: April 3, 2010

Strengths:    Scandium tubing and hex-shaped downtube are strong and fairly lightweight. Long wheelbase makes the ride stable on steep ascents and descents. Four bar suspension system offers a sturdy, plush ride that's usually found on trail bikes. Sweet paint job, the metallic lime green definitely grows on you.

Weaknesses:    Dramatically raked back headtube means that the steering can flop side to side when travelling at low speeds. Frame is a little on the heavier side for an XC bike. 31.8mm seat tube means you'll have to use derailleur shims (which come stock but you might not have them if doing a frame build) and a skinny 27.2mm seatpost. Long wheelbase may result in more bottoming out, though I haven't really noticed.

Bottom Line:   
I purchased this frame with a Fox Float RL rear shock, Shimano XT Hollowtech II bottom bracket, aluminum seatpost clamp, and a Woodman headset. The headset was shot and was replaced with the Chris King, but all other components were in great condition. It was a great price and was a definite improvement over my old Gary Fisher Sugar. I built it up with XT components and it's a lightweight, fast ride. Due to the four bar rear end you can tune the suspension so it feels more like a trail bike. It rides like cross between an XC bike and a trail bike due to the plush suspension and slightly heavier weight (probably about 300-400 grams heavier than my old Fisher). This is where the Propedal comes in handy, it gives it the rigidity to climb hills. I got this bike a little on the large side at 20” (I’m 6’ tall) but it just cruises over trails. I would recommend a 19” bike for someone 6’ tall, but the long wheel base means that you won’t go over the front or the back of the bike very easily.

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Favorite Trail:   Fancy Creek

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $366.00

Purchased At:   eBay

Similar Products Used:   Gary Fisher Sugar 4+

Bike Setup:   Kona Four Supreme frame, Fox Float RL 100 fork, Fox Float RL rear shock, Mavic XM317 rims with WTB LaserDisc Lite hubs, XT drivetrain and hydraulic dual control shifters, Chris King headset, Thompson stem, Easton EA70 seatpost, Specialized BG saddle with manganese rails, Shimano pedals, Panaracer Fire XC Pro 2.1" tires, Salsa Juegos de Fuego grips


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by doglet a Cross Country Rider from Hong Kong

Date Reviewed: October 6, 2008

Strengths:    So light. That'll be the scandium. The rear is super plush when the rp23 is engaged and really firm when it's off. Feels like there's 5" of travel and its more laid back angles make it very confidence inspiring. Great stand over height and longish top tube makes burning up hills as easy as going for it over technical rock gardens. BB height is good yet is combined with a low centre of G. It is race worthy, enduro friendly and all you'll need for Xtreme XC trails.

Weaknesses:    That scandium down tube feels a bit thin and it probably wont take a beating on rocks. However, its hexagonal cross-section does make it more robust than rounded tubes.

Bottom Line:   
So much fun. Encourages speed with the safety net of big hit absorption. Loves hills. Climbs like a hardtail with amazing traction. Even over loose dirt. Great acceleration. All the travel you'll need on trails, no matter how knarly. Makes you want to ride, and ride faster. If you throw some more cash at this you could get a very fast racer. I know I go faster with a gravity dropper despite the weight penalty.

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Favorite Trail:   Hong Kong's finest!

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Similar Products Used:   My other bike is a Giant NRS G which I have converted into an all-mountain machine for Hong Kong trails. Its black anodised frame is very strong and extremely hard wearing. I would go as far to say that this version of the NRS is a classic of our time.

Bike Setup:   Kona Four Supreme 18", Rear shock: Fox RP23, Rock Shox Revelation Dual air u-turn 100-130, Chris King headset, Shimano straight pull tubeless wheelset M765, LX Deore Cranks, FD XT, RD deore, XT cassette, shifters 2008 XT, Juicy sevens, Gravity Dropper 4", Specialized BG saddle, Truvativ Rouleur stem, EA 70 low rise monkey bar, FR Kenda Nevegal, RR Larsen TT


Overall Rating:1
Value Rating:1
Submitted by bearburrell a Cross Country Rider from Stockholm, Sweden

Date Reviewed: September 1, 2008

Strengths:    Lightweight, seems like a strong design, better standover height

Weaknesses:    Not enough room for a Fat Albert 2.35

Bottom Line:   
The frame should have been designed to handle a little wider rear tire.
In my opinion it's a pretty significant engineering oversight. In the Stockholm area the Fat Albert 2.35 is the tire of choice for technical and wet riding and so many other bikes can handle this tire without rubbing:(

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Favorite Trail:   Hellasgrden area

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $1.00

Purchased At:   Warranty Replacement

Similar Products Used:   Kona Kikapu Deluxe

Bike Setup:   2009 Fox Float 32 RLC
2009 Fox RP23
1x9 set up
Hone HollowTech II M601 175mm
XTR Cassette 9 Speed M960 11-34
Rear XTR Rear Derailleur Rapid Rise M960 GS Short Cage
Mavic Wheels EX721 & EX729 w/ HopeII hubs
etc...


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by mrirving a Cross Country Rider from Land O Lakes, Florida USA

Date Reviewed: August 1, 2008

Strengths:    Nimble, light, smooth. It is a Kona!

Weaknesses:    None so far

Bottom Line:   
I have been a hardtail freak for a few years, this bike responds just like a hardtail and is even lighter than most. I am in love! Under 25 pounds!

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Favorite Trail:   Alafia River State Park

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Purchased At:   Oliver's Cycle Sport

Similar Products Used:   Kona hardtail

Bike Setup:   2008 Kona Four Supreme. XT cranks and Cassette, XTR front a rear derailuer, Bontager XXX Carbon Bar. Thompson Elite X4 stem, Oury lock ons, Industry nine wheels with Stan's ZTR Arch rims, Maxxis Ingnitor eXCeption series tires, Chris King no thread head set.RP23 shock, Rl100 fork, Hayes Carbon Brakes.



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