For some time now we’ve been on the receiving end of mysterious communications from a shadowy organisation calling itself “Bikehotrod”. Indeed, only moments ago we were taking our morning cuppa from a Bikehotrod mug, thoughtfully emblazoned with the message “FUEL – DO NOT DRINK”. Presumably use of said vessel broadcast some sort of alien technology subspace signal to BHR HQ in deepest Oxfordshire, for the next thing to happen was the appearance of an email announcing the imminent arrival of this most excellent bikular construction.

Bikehotrod has been tinkering with these fantastic chopperesque steeds for a few years. Or, as the group put it: “Our scientists have designed many unusual craft that have very different handling characteristics. Our squadron of highly experienced test pilots then
puts these rides through their paces, pushing so hard that we describe this as ‘licking the envelope'”.

And now Kona have climbed on board to produce this collaborative effort, the Kona Bikehotrod. It looks fantastic, and comes with all sorts of essential accoutrements – Race Face cranks and stem, immense forks, a big squooshy saddle, cunningly concealed hub gears and we’re pretty sure there’s a back-pedal coaster brake in there too. Asking price is £700 and the bike’ll be available from Kona dealers or Bikehotrod from Spring of next year. Form an orderly queue…

Want to know more? Check out www.bikehotrod.com – make sure you’ve got time to spare, you’ll get sucked in…