Kona Remote 160: suspension setup & specs
The Kona Remote 160 is an e-enduro bike with 160–170 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX 20mph or Bosch Performance Line SX 20mph/32kmh. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
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All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote 160 | RockShox Zeb Select (170 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | 230x57 | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 20mph 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
| CR | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate (160 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 230X60 | 230x60 | 160 mm | Bosch Performance Line SX 20mph/32kmh 400 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
160–170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category in our database. On travel, it slots in between the Kona El Kahuna and the Kona Remote X in the Kona range. The frame is available in aluminium or carbon.
Kona uses RockShox suspension throughout. In total, 2 different forks are used, from the RockShox Zeb Select to the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX 20mph or Bosch Performance Line SX 20mph/32kmh with a 400–800 Wh battery.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox Zeb Select): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Air shock (RockShox Super Deluxe Select+): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Kona Remote 160
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Kona gives its own target SAG, use that.
170 mm fork, 57.0 mm shock stroke (Remote 160)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 13.7 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 16.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 17.1 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 15.4 mm on the shock shaft |
160 mm fork, 60.0 mm shock stroke (CR)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 14.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 16.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 16.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" DoubleDown MaxxGrip / Maxxis DHR II 29x2.4" (Size S 27.5x2.4") DoubleDown MaxxTerra; Schwalbe Magic Mary 29x2.5" Trail Pro Ultra Soft Radial / Schwalbe Albert 29x2.5" (Size S- 27.5x2.5") Trail Pro Soft Radial.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.