Pinkbike tech editor Dario DiGiulio recently gave in to a particularly retro case of “intrusive thoughts” and bought himself a 1999 Kona Stab Dee-Lux. What started as a nostalgic eBay scroll turned into a deep dive into the quirks, character, and charm of one of Kona’s most iconic downhill bikes. Dario took it straight to the trails and was surprised by how well it still rides. This video offers a fun and honest look at how a late-’90s DH rig holds up in 2025, and why the spirit of that era remains alive and well.
