KONA DEW DELUXE – PRODUCT FEATURE

Check out the hot-looking Kona Dew Deluxe. Just because you’re taking on daily commuter duties doesn’t mean you can’t arrive at work looking super-stylish!

That cool mat grey finish along with the understated Kona logos and those classic tan-wall WTB tyres all help to make the Dew Deluxe look like a modern-classic straight out of its box. But, let’s get things straight – this bike is not all style and no substance, it’s packed full of innovative features all designed to help make your riding experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. The geometry on the Dew Deluxe puts you in a comfortable, upright riding position while the upswept straight handlebar keeps your head up and your eyes on what’s going on in front of you in that busy urban environment. Slowing down at traffic lights and getting going quickly again to stay safely in the flow of other traffic is easy.

With fast-rolling 650B wheels shod with puncture-proof large-volume WTB Horizon Comp tyres there’s plenty of cushioning from harsh road surfaces and very little rolling resistance thanks to the slick but grippy tyre profile.

Gearing on the Dew Deluxe is easy and intuitive to use thanks to its simple 1x drivetrain – basically a 38 tooth single chainring at the cranks combined with a wide ratio 11-speed cassette at the back wheel, providing a huge spread of gears from a tiny 11 tooth cog to a huge 51 tooth cog. This means that every gear ratio required to negotiate the very steepest climbs and the fastest descents is there when you need it. This user-friendly setup allows you to select all the gears available from only one gear shifter on the right of the handle bars, making gear selection much more simple to understand and operate, leaving you to focus on the ride, negotiating traffic and looking out for pedestrians without any distractions.

Kona have spec’d the Dew Deluxe with powerful Tektro HDM275 hydraulic brake calipers to help you brake quickly and effectively with dependable levels of braking power in all riding conditions including rides on wet, rainy days. Hydraulic brakes are really easy to modulate too, meaning you’ll be able to deliver just the right amount of braking power to bring you to a controlled stop.

Why limit the Kona Dew Deluxe to commuting duties; this bike is so much fun to ride that, come the weekend, you’ll want to head out with friends or family and explore a little further afield. It’s the perfect bike for riding canal tow paths, cycle paths and gentle off-road gravel tracks.

Fast-rolling WTB Horizon tyres keep things comfortable thanks to their large-volume 47c width…

Fitted mudguards with mud-flaps protect you from road spray…

Wide upswept handle bars keep you in a safe upright riding position…

A fitted kickstand is a welcome addition…

The Dew Deluxe’s alloy frame is light and agile…

Powerful Tektro HDM275 hydraulic brakes provide controlled, confidence-inspiring braking in any riding conditions…

The super-stylish Kona Dew Deluxe looks like a modern classic straight out of its box…

The Kona Dew Deluxe is available now in-store and online.

Full Specification:

• Frame: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
• Fork: Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
• Shifter: Shimano Deore 11-Speed
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore 11-Speed
• Cassette : Shimano Deore 11-Speed 11-51T
• Chainset: Samox 38T
• Brakes: Tektro HDM275 Levers with Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic Calipers
• Wheelset: 650B Double Alloy Rims on Formula QR Hubs
• Front Tyre: WTB Horizon Comp with Puncture Protection 650x47c
• Rear Tyre: WTB Horizon Comp with Puncture Protection 650x47c
• Stem: Kona Commuter
• Handlebar: Kona Aluminium Riser
• Seat Post: Kona Thumb
• Saddle: Kona Commuter
• Extras: Mudguards with Mud Flaps and Kickstand

 

Written by Johnny Dodgin

Photos by James Vincent

 

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