Maybe you’re commuting to work, or maybe you’re just out for a cruise. Maybe you’re going to grab a beer or get a couple of things at the grocery store.
Whatever you’re doing, Kona thinks a bike is the better choice. For a long time now, the Dew has been Kona’s go-to townie/cruiser/commuting machine. They’ve revamped them for 2026, providing more options (including a pretty cool steel offering), and have electrified options as well.
They also changed the geo from previous iterations of the Dew, better suited for commuting. Among other things, Kona decreased the stack, increased the reach and chainstays, and gave the latest Dew a slightly slacker headtube angle.
The Kona Dews
Dew
The latest Dew sees an upgrade from previous iterations, opting for a more modern drivetrain and brakes. It sees a 1x Shimano ESSA drivetrain with an 11-45t 8-speed cassette. It also gets Tektro M280 2-piston hydraulic brakes.
Along with comfortable commuting geometry, the Dew also has new Kona Commuter handlebars with 70mm of rise. It also rolls on 29×2.0 WTB Groov-E tires. Kona offers the Dew in four sizes, S–XL, and a “Niagra” (powder blue) frame color.
Dew DL
The Kona Dew DL steps up the performance a bit from the Dew commuter bike. For the Dew DL, Kona went with a 10-speed Shimano Cues drivetrain for a bit of extra range. It also uses Shimano Altus hydraulic brakes paired with 160mm rotors. Like the Dew, the Dew DL is equipped with the same WTB Groov-E tires.
The Dew DL also uses the same 70mm high-rise bar as the Dew, and the two frames share the same geometry. Both the Dew and the Dew DL are built from 6061 aluminum, with the DL painted in a satin dark purple called “Future Dusk.”
Dr. Dew
Despite a different frame material, Kona gave the Dr. Dew the same geometry as its aluminum counterparts. A steel frame and fenders give the Dr. Dew a classic commuter look, and external headset cups give it the classic steel frame look.
Kona uses an 11-speed Shimano Cues drivetrain this time. Unlike the Dew and Dew DL, the Dr. Dew takes advantage of 12mm thru-axles front and rear for added performance and support. It, however, shares the same Shimano Altus brakes as the Dew DL, as well as the same Goov-E tires. The color on this one is called “Algae,” and it speaks for itself.
Dew-E and ECoco
The Dew, but electrified. Kona uses Shimano’s EP5 drive unit, delivering up to 60 Nm of torque. Paired with the driveunit is a sizeable 504Wh battery, which is semi-integrated into the downtube, and Shimano’s EN600 display.
This partial integration makes it easy to remove the battery if you’re locking up your bike outside. Or leave it; the Dew-E also comes with an Abus battery lock. In full e-bike commuting fashion, Kona also equipped the Dew-E with full fenders and integrated lights. It utilizes a Shimano Cues 9-speed drivetrain and Shimano MT401 hydraulic brakes.
Unlike the other bikes, the Dew-E needed a bit beefier tires. The Dew-E comes with WTB Reflective Horizon tires with puncture protection.
The Kona Ecoco shares the same EP5 drive unit as the Dew-E, complete with 60 Nm of torque. It has the same 504Wh semi-integrated battery and the same EN600 display. The Ecoco also has the same integrated lights, full fenders, drivetrain, and brakes.
It is the sibling to the Dew-E, but with mixtie vibes.
Prices and Details
- Dew: $799
- Dew DL: $899
- Dr. Dew: $1,099
- Dew-E: $2,999
- Ecoco: $2,999
Currently, Kona doesn’t have any of these bikes available on their website, so check with your local dealer. See all the details and full spec list at konaworld.com.
