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Hei Hei DL Race
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Kona Hei Hei is a lightweight, efficient trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a fun and nimble ride. Its suspension design and geometry make it versatile for a variety of trails, though some riders may find the fork travel limited for more aggressive terrain. The bike is praised for its high-value spec and comfortable cockpit setup.
Lightweight and efficient for climbing
Versatile suspension design suitable for a variety of trails
High-value spec with quality components
Comfortable cockpit setup for long rides
Limited fork travel for aggressive terrain
Stock tires may not suit all conditions
Some components like the dropper post could be improved
The Hei Hei is just that.BIKEPACKING.com
This is a niche I can get behind.
BIKE MagazineThe result is one of the most fun XC/Trail short travel bikes I’ve been on in a long time.
BikerumorFor a bike that’s made to excel both up and down, the Hei Hei Trail is impressively capable on the descents
BikeRadarModern mountain bikes like to blur boundaries.
MTBRFeedback?
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Jun 2017 · Wil Barrett
Is the Kona Hei Hei DL just like every other 100mm travel XC bike? Certainly not, and Wil explains why in his review of the carbon fibre green machine
Nov 2016 · Zach Overholt
For a number of years now, Kona has categorized their Hei Hei 29er as an XC or XC Race platform. It still falls under that category, though they’ve added XC Trail and MTB Trail to the naming structure. But that doesn’t really tell the whole story. Going back to 2012, the Hei Hei has been …
Oct 2016 · Jon Woodhouse
Lightweight, do-it-all trail bike that's impressively capable
Sep 2016 · Jamie Darlow
The Kona Hei Hei Race DL is the carbon-fibre version of the Hei Hei with Flex pivot suspension. Slack trail-friendly geometry for a short-travel 29er.
Fun and snappy ride that loves tight singletrack and smooth, flowing descents
The Trail version is slacker than this Race, with more travel up front, so it’s a better all-rounder
Aug 2016 · Saris Mercanti
Kona's latest is a 140mm travel trail bike that's built off their XC race platform. So how does it fair on rough and tumble trails? - Mtbr.com
May 2016
Kona is billing the 2017 Hei Hei DL as a short travel trail ripper - a bike that is XC fast without compromising fun on rowdy trails...
| Frame | Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 100mm QR15 Tapered Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit 92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 Riser |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp / Volt Comp 250 |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Race Light LOG |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX RD 1x11 Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | 34t Narrow/Wide |
| Shifters | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM 1150 XD 10-42t 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rims | WTB Frequency Race i23 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 15g Black |
| Front Hub | Novatech QR15 |
| Rear Hub | Novatech 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis M340 Maxxlite 29x2.0", Rear: Maxxis M340 Maxxlite 29x2.0" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 180mm |
First added January 25
Last updated January 25
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