Kona Kona El Kahuna Review

As a component giant, Shimano is mostly known for its dominant position in bicycle gears. But with the E6100, the Japanese are clearly showing that they can look beyond their own plate too. At steep sections, the somewhat weak Shimano motor requires a lot of initiative from the rider. The Shimano E6100 gives off a digital riding feeling. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the Kona El Kahuna , because of its low range.

Good damping qualities are shown through the Rock Shox mid-range fork. In descending situations, the Shimano brakes require a lot of hand strength or, optionally, courage from the biker. With two pistons and small 18 brake rotors, they only brake poorly. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Kona uses average parts. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground.