Kona Cinder Cone: suspension setup & specs
The Kona Cinder Cone is a cross-country hardtail with 100 mm of fork travel. Below you will find all 1 current builds with fork, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Kona Cinder Cone →
All builds
Fork, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5.
| Build | Fork | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinder Cone | RockShox Judy Silver (100 mm) | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Kona Cinder Cone is right where the “cross-country hardtail” category usually is: 100 mm up front against a median of 100 mm from 46 bikes. Among Kona’s mountain bikes, the Kona Cinder Cone has the shortest fork travel. Kona builds the frame from aluminium.
Up front, all builds get a RockShox fork.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Judy Silver): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Hardtail: only the fork needs setting up. With no rear suspension, rear tyre pressure is the key adjustment for comfort and grip.
Target SAG for the Kona Cinder Cone
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Kona gives its own target SAG, use that.
100 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: Maxxis Rekon 2.25" (S=27.5", M-XL=29") / Maxxis Rekon 2.25" (S=27.5", M-XL=29").
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
The sticker on the fork and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.