Kona Remote X: suspension setup & specs
The Kona Remote X is an e-enduro bike with 180 mm of fork travel and 180 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX 20mph. Here you will find all 1 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Kona Remote X →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote X | FOX 38 Performance Elite (180 mm) | FOX Float X Performance Elite | 230x62 | 180 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX 20mph 800 Wh | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 180 mm at the fork, the Kona Remote X sits above average: across the 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category in our database, the median is 170 mm. Front and rear both work with 180 mm of travel. Among Kona’s e-mountain bikes, the Kona Remote X is the model with the most fork travel. The frame is made of aluminium.
Fork and shock come from FOX on every build. Drive comes from Bosch Performance Line CX 20mph, paired with 800 Wh of battery capacity.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX 38 Performance Elite): 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: turn the red FOX adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Air shock (FOX Float X Performance Elite): 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 X
SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Kona take priority.
180 mm fork, 62.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 31 mm | 24 % = 14.9 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 36 mm | 28 % = 17.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 40 mm | 30 % = 18.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 36 mm | 27 % = 16.7 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.50″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" DoubleDown MaxxGrip / Maxxis DHR II 27.5x2.4" DoubleDown MaxxTerra.
| 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 suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.