The north-west coast of the USA and the area around Vancouver are regarded as the cradle of freeriding. This cradle gave rise to today's cult brand Kona in 1988. Since then, technology has developed enormously and electric assistance has found its way into mountain bikes. Essentially, however, the spirit of freeriding remains the same as it was 30 years ago. Shredding trails, experiencing flow and simply having fun. With or without a motor. The developers at Kona thought the same thing and mixed the genes of the Trailbikes Process 134 with those of the large-stroke E-bikes Remote 160. The result was the Remote 130 with 130 millimetres of rear travel and the E7000 motor from Shimano. Built to have fun on the trail.
The ultimate e-trail bike
This is what Kona wants to put on the wheels with the Remote 130. 140 millimetres of travel at the front and 130 millimetres at the rear paired with 435 millimetre chainstays are designed to encourage playfulness. In addition, the geometry is based heavily on the playful Process 134. The Rhythm 34 from Fox works at the front and the Fox Performance rear shock ensures peace and quiet. Shimano's Deore four-piston brakes are designed to keep the Remote 130 in check.
Uphill, the driver is supported by a Shimano E7000 motor supported by a 504 Wh battery. The E7000 is cheaper and, with a peak output of 60 Newton metres, slightly weaker than the E8000 Steps motor, but also slightly more compact and lighter than the E8000. Power transmission is the responsibility of the new Shimano Deore 1x12 gear group. The E-trail bike with aluminium frame is now available for 5799 Euro to have.
The facts about the Kona Remote 130 at a glance:
- Wheels: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 140 mm / 130 mm
- Frame material: Aluminium
- Motor: Shimano Steps E7000 + 504 Wh battery
- Price: 5799 Euro
- Info: www.konaworld.com
Geometry
The geometry of the 29-inch e-bike with its short chainstays (435 mm) and slack head angle (65 degrees) promises a lot of playfulness. The seat angle changes slightly depending on the frame size, from 76.6° in S to 76.3° in XL.
