Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Touring
Reload this Page >

Kona commuter bikes, any good for a month long journey?

Notices
Touring Have a dream to ride a bike across your state, across the country, or around the world? Self-contained or fully supported? Trade ideas, adventures, and more in our bicycle touring forum.

Kona commuter bikes, any good for a month long journey?

Old 04-05-14, 06:12 AM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 31
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times in 1 Post
Kona commuter bikes, any good for a month long journey?

In my area Kona may the best brand for the price, and I came across their commuter bikes : KONA BIKES | 2014 BIKES | COMMUTER

I think they are amazing,really like the minute and the dew with the front rack.... Of course I don't know anything about them. Which ones do you think are the most acceptable for long touring? I can use any of these bikes for commuting and I need for that purpose too, but I don't know what should I choose if I go to long trips. The minute looks tempting, but it's 17,8kg... Also I can add fenders and racks to the Dew or dew plus. Can these bikes go over grass fields or light gravel, unpaved roads? Thanks for the answers in advance.
martonkaa is offline  
Old 04-05-14, 06:29 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Cyclebum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NE Tx
Posts: 2,766

Bikes: Tour Easy, Linear USS, Lightening Thunderbolt, custom DF, Raleigh hybrid, Felt time trial

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Dew Plus because of the extended gear range. You really don't want to be pushing up steep hills do you?

Wider the tire, tougher the terrain it'll carry you over. Heavier the tire, less responsive the bike will be. All a compromise.

Fit is First.
Cyclebum is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jahnreektor
Touring
9
05-26-15 11:38 PM
Nightshade
Commuting
294
01-29-12 09:56 PM
leland_jr
Commuting
12
08-24-11 05:53 AM
csavoia
Road Cycling
27
08-11-10 09:26 PM
MezzanineBrown
General Cycling Discussion
11
07-17-10 09:55 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.