The only thing magical about the 2008 Kona Coilair with Magic Link this year has been their elusiveness. I have yet to see one in person and my attempts at getting on a demo bike have been cut off at the pass. So, I’m left to wait until Interbike Outdoor Demo this Fall until I can swing a leg over the Coilair.
For 2009, the Coilair goes through the refinement machine as some new features and tweaks are introduced. For starters, the entire front triangle is new with a tapered head tube (1 1/8″ upper and 1 1/2″ lower cup), beefed-up downtube, new, beefier rocker-arms and refined Magic Link. The new paintjobs are also stunning. Here are the details of these new Enduro/Freeride bikes from Kona.
2009 Kona Coilair Supreme
Coilair Supreme Features:
- Kona Clump 7005 AluminumMagic System 6+1″ Travel Frame
- Fox 36 Talas RC2 165mm Travel Fork
- Fox RP23 Rear Shock
- Shimano XTR/XT Drivetrain
- Mavic Crossmax ST Wheelset
2009 Kona Coilair Deluxe
Coilair Deluxe Features:
- Kona Clump 7005 AluminumMagic System 6+1″ Travel Frame
- RaceFace Evolve XC X-Type Crank/BB
- Fox RP23 Rear Shock
- Shimano XT/SLX Drivetrain
- Mavic Crossline Wheelset
- Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
2009 Kona Coilair
Coilair Features:
- Kona Clump 7005 AluminumMagic System 6+1″ Travel Frame
- Marzocchi 55-TST2 160mm Travel Fork
- Fox RP2 Rear Shock
- FSA Moto-X Integrated Crankset/BB
- Shimano 575 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
More Info: Visit KonaWorld.com
A Seattle native, Jason developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded
You can see a magic link bike in person at go-ride – they’ve had one in there since March.
Yeah… you’re right. I have seen one there in passing, but I haven’t taken the time to take it for a test ride. They don’t have any in their demo fleet though. Thanks for the heads up. I guess I’ll just wait until the Outdoor Demo.
I have one if you want to come ride it. 19″ Supreme, I love it the funnest bike I have owned. I am down in Orem if you’re interested.
Taylor… I may take you up on your offer. But, I’ll likely get on a 2009 in a month, so no worries. I’ll ping you if I want to take you up.
i just bought the coilair deluxe and the magic link is pretty magical. it is very stiff up hills with no pedal bob and it seems like it has an endless amount of travel off of drops and jumps. i havn’t been able to bottom it out yet no matter how big the obstacle.