Kona Dew-E DL Review - $3.9k

The Kona Dew-E DL is a sporty, high performance urban electric bike with sturdy 12mm thru-axles, lightweight carbon fiber fork, premium integrated lights, and quiet sturdy fenders. The compact motor and battery pack disappear into the frame, and keep weight low and centered for optimal handling and stability. Four frame sizes ensure a proper fit, though the bike does run a bit small. Hydraulic disc brakes provide good stopping power, and the 160mm rotors are less likely to get bumped and bent at crowded bike racks. Excellent kickstand position and outstanding headlight with metal housing and side windows. The Shimano E6100 motor is compact, relatively light, but very zippy and powerful. Hollow spindle improves bottom bracket stiffness and pedaling while reducing weight. Outstanding 10-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain with wide 11 to 46 tooth cassette. The motor offers high RPM support, so that low 46 tooth cog is quite usable for starting and climbing. The rear light is a bit small and does not include a large reflective surface like many competing lights. No reflective stripes on the tires, but the brown sidewalls are more visible than all black. Only available in one color choice. Separated power button, settings button, and up down for assist seems unnecessary. Charger is slower than average and requires an adapter to fill the battery directly vs. plugging into the bike frame. The bike seems expensive at $1k more than the Dew-E with external battery. 0:00 Introduction, company background 1:17 Bike and battery weight details 2:35 Tires 650x47c, 12mm thru-axles 3:55 Adjustable kickstand, 4mm star bolt 4:51 Shimano hydraulic disc brakes 160mm 5:23 Bottle and rack mounting points 5:59 Handlebar, grips, brake levers, stem 7:17 Seatpost 31.6mm, Comparison to Kona Dew-E 7:52 Drivetrain details Shimano Deore 11-46t 9:10 Fender details, rear rack discussion 13:46 Battery details, charging, and mounting 18:47 Battery care tips, (avoid extreme temps) 20:08 Powering on the bike, walk mode, lights 21:28 Assist levels, settings menu, lights 25:44 Frame size feedback, the bikes run small 26:58 Ride test begins, motor response demo 29:18 Third person ride shots and sound 29:43 Drivetrain closeup, motor response 34:14 Complaints about Shimano interfaces 36:01 Resources and end Full review with specs and comparison tool: https://electricbikereview.com/kona/d... → Become a Subscriber: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... → Instagram:   / ebikereview   → Facebook:   / electricbikereview   → Website: https://electricbikereview.com/ → My Channel Home Page:    / electricbikereview   → This is the first accessory I add to any electric bike: https://amzn.to/3aX2dKD → As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. *If my video review was helpful, please give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing.* Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of EBR, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. EBR assumes no liability for money loss, property damage, or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. My goal is to report in a transparent and objective way since 2012. Use this information at your own risk. EBR recommends safe practices when working on bicycles, riding bicycles, and using accessories seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EBR, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EBR.