Kona Lava Dome 2022 Hardtail Review(from a mechanics view)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2021
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I have the 2021 version and I love the Advent drivetrain. It only has 9 speeds, but the range is there. It is bombproof, all metal. If you need to tune it, its easy. Recommend it!
Less gears also mean thicker chain. So it will last more than a 12speed or something.
Have literally just bought one of these Konas and was great to see your video. Highlights what to look out for etc, will def get cable ties as you suggest. I got 35% off mine so well chuffed. Its from a UK company and they did say before delivery they will ensure its all ready to go out the box, well once you adjust the handlebars and pedals. Heres to many fun days and nights out on the trails.
I just came across your video, only because I'm looking at one of these bikes on closeout. I can get it for 650 USD after all said and done.
I already have a Vitus Nucleus, but was wanting another hardtail with 29r's. As well as have an extra bike for friends to ride.
Thanks for the informative info. You answered some questions I had.
Great review! I love this bike.
Great video!
I'm enjoying mine a lot!
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Aye cheers man
good vid. helpful.
Got one barely used the other week for 400nzd (about 200 euro). Lovely bike as it is, but I'm going stick a bafang on it. I have a new kona sutra i barely ride but i couldn't bring myself to mess about it it and mod it
GREAT!
With it being a 28t crank would adding a 30t crankset course any problems would any adjustments be necessary thanks
Just getting back into mountain biking after multiple years in recovery I work on them and can do upgrades myself I want to spend between 400 and 600 I was looking at a couple Diamondbacks like the hatch but I was also looking at this one is there any others you would recommend I want a One by 8 through 10 drivetrain because I do some downhill stuff and I don't do much climbing I don't need a lot of gears maybe 10 total❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ keep doing what you're doing thank you
Is there a spot for a Bash Guard or will this bike need an adapter ? Thanks great job !
How do I tighten the chain on this? New to this. Got a 2022 lava cheers
Can anyone inform me that this bike has a solid driveterrain ? Bc the bike i nuw have im just sick of it breaking down and im searching for a new mtb.
Lava dome or fire mountain? Fun recreation riding easy trails neighborhood with kids ect.
Do you think I could run this bike with a surly corner bar and some slicks and make it a bikepacking / gravel rig?
You can, but it will look a little funky, since it has a lot of sloping on the frame
Do you recon it can take a BBS02 mid drive? I am worried if there's enough space at the chainstay for the larger diameter motor wheel
I'll let you know. I think it can take a 36 tooth from my measurements. Currently waiting on a few parts to switch my 750 watt kit from my Cannondale M700 to this bad boy.
I got it on, 42t chain ring with about a half inch of clearance. It will work. Down tube battery fits.
Test drive tomorrow.
Is it worth upgrading to rockshox silver judy 120mm TPR 42mm Solo Air black or is any different?
I have the 2020 lava dome and upgrading the fork was best thing I done i got 100mm Judy gold it's a 51mm offset
can it be fitted with Sram 12 Speed?
Question please. Is this tapered steering tube able to accommodate any modern Fox/Rockshox fork upgrade (what's length do I need to consider in the steering tube)? I want 140-150mm travel. I will also change the tires and brakes and then I think this bike is at its limit =)
Modern forks no problem, larger travel will alter the riding characteristics
Unsure on steerer length sorry, I don’t have any models left to measure this with
Good luck
@@thefrothybikeco thanks mate. I just don't want to buy a second hand Fox and then find it's too short. This plus new rubber and brakes will make it nice.
@@seniordaywalker503 ye totally understand
@@thefrothybikeco Did some research and this will only work if you purchase a matching wheel with a wider hub. Most Rockshox or Fox (boost) front hubs are too wide for the factory wheel which has front Joytech 100x9mm. But in short, the fork will fit the frame.
@@seniordaywalker503 Thanks for coming back with that comment. I'm also considering a Fox fork and hadn't even thought about the axel spec. That would have been a bummer! I'm still rocking the stock wheels, so maybe a forced upgrade isn't so bad afterall. I've been eyeing a set of those Hunt wheels for a while now anyway.
Id like to put another fork with a longer travel ... how much is the limit for this frame ?
140mm max, as you increase the fork length the stress on the headtube can weekend the frame, it will also change the riding feel of the bike to more of a down hill style. the uphills will become tricky as the front wheel will try and lift of the ground more on steep technical trails. hope this helps
@@thefrothybikeco thank you very much 🙏❤️
14.6 kilos.. makes sense, about what my VW CC weighs.
Bikes have gotten heavier, eh?
Why not go tubless?
can anyone confirm that a stealth/internally routed dropper system works on this bike? about to buy one and someone suggested just to get an external one for simplicity.
Internal on down tube then exits and re-enters seatpost tube above bb
I have fitted loads of stealth dropper posts to konas and it can be a little bit of a pain getting the hoses through the holes but patience and it’s all good
I got a 150mm Fox Transfer dropper and you can get it almost all the way down inside the seatpost. I'd say an inch or so sticks up if you put it down as far as you can. I have mine raised a few inches, so that wasn't a concern for me.
@@rocketbass88 thanks. I also managed to get a Aliexpress 150mm model in there without issue. Cable routing not as clean as I imagined, but fine: cable (from handlebars) goes into the downtube, then exits under that chassis plate below the BB then enters the seat-tube near its base.
What do I do if my clutch switch just doesn’t work? No matter where the switch is my chain moves a lot
Sounds like the clutch is worn, Iv never taken a micro shift mech apart but sounds like it’s needing adjusted
@@thefrothybikeco interesting, I just bought the bike a few weeks ago
Hello, I’m really contemplating between this and the specialized rockhopper or rockhopper comp, I mostly ride dirt trails and roads so nothing extreme, do you have any advice?
Comp, as it’s better value for money
@@thefrothybikeco What is better about the comp than the fire dome? Thanks
@@frogoSwaggins Better specs imo.
@@thefrothybikeco Well, I just put a down payment on a rockhopper comp, it’ll be ready in a few days, and it has a dropper post. I’m so excited!
the rockhopper comp is 60% more expensive (in NZ) anyways, same group set, same amount of suspension travel and equal spec. how is it better value?
i thought the kona was a Canadian company
hello how much mm for the bars pls
@Adens Bike Hacks thanks mate
This is the grey or purple 😅;;
Where can I buy a chain ring?
The chainring is part of the crank on this bike, so you'll have to get a new crankset to replace the chain ring. Lots of options out there. I went with a Race Face Cinch system (Atlas) and it's great, but there's the unexpected cost of their Bottom Bracket, which was $60. If I had known that, I probably would have gone with a less expensive crankset, but I am super happy with the Atlas.
Is that a xl size?
0:08 this is a medium frame.
getting this bike in like a week but they only had purple lol
How do you like the bike
800-900 usd or 1,000 usd
Sorry I can’t confirm USD price only UK price
Just checked theyre 800 US dollars so some where around mid 800 plus tax. But thanks for the information on the bike
Whats the weight?
14,6 kg
@@thomasribeiro556 Thanks for the reply. Ended up going with a Rocky Mountain Growler.
@@notree666 congrats on the new bike
Can it hold KFC eating behemoth Lizzo?