How to Buy a Kona Mountain Bike

Kona, a company based in the Pacific Northwest, makes a variety of high-tech, high-performance bicycles that push the envelope in terms of sophistication and quality. When you buy a Kona mountain bike, you will be investing in a product that will provide many years of service with proper care and maintenance.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Visit a Kona dealer in your area to buy the right mountain bike to fit your needs. Kona dealers have been specifically trained to match each rider with the perfect bike in terms of size, comfort and performance. Many Kona customers have equated the experience of buying a Kona mountain bike to buying a luxury car, since the level of service (not to mention the cost) is so high.
2. Choose the right Kona mountain bike for your riding style. You can buy a Kona mountain bike that is designed for downhill and gravity racing, such as the Stab Supreme, or one designed for endurance racing, such as the Coilair Supreme. You can also choose the type and amount of gears on most models and customize the saddle, suspension and wheels as well.
3. Work with the Kona dealer to buy a mountain bike package according to your needs, which may include clothing, shoes, helmet, tool kit and other authorized Kona accessories. You may want to ask about extended warranties or service agreements, especially if you plan on riding your Kona mountain bike often, or if you're the adventure-seeking type. Consider a Kona-approved car rack for taking your mountain bike on trips and expeditions.
4. Ask your Kona dealer about Kona-approved trails and parks that will provide a good challenge for your specific mountain bike. Kona dealers are trained by the manufacturer to provide this information so that the customers will get the most of their purchases.
5. Check out the Kona World website for more information on all of the bikes, including road and BMX models (see Resources below). Kona World also features an Internet store where you can buy additional Kona clothing, accessories and upgrades to your mountain bike.

Tips & Warnings

• Many Kona dealers offer an optional painting service so that you may change the appearance of your mountain bike at any time. Note that you may void the warranty of your bicycle if anyone else paints it other than an authorized Kona dealer.