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Hei Hei DL Trail
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,299| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120mm front |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 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
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...
May 2016 · Zach Overholt
Categories. It used to be a mountain bike was a mountain bike. You’d use the same bike for trials, DH, and XC, and all in the same weekend. Now it seems like there is a category for everything – which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Given the varying speeds, terrain, and riding styles across the …
Mar 2016
The Kona Hei Hei DL Trail includes a nimble trail chassis with spry but capable suspension and a top-notch spec that’s easy to pay for.
Jan 2016 · McCoy
Kona’s new Hei Hei DL Trail has just about all the bells and whistles
| Frame | Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance 120mm QR15 Tapered Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance |
| 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 | ODI Ruffian MX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | 34t Narrow/Wide |
| Shifters | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano XT 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT |
| Rims | Stan's ZTR Rapid 25 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 15g Black |
| Front Hub | Novatech QR15 |
| Rear Hub | Novatech 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ardent EXO TR 29x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Ikon EXO TR 29x2.2" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66 180mm |
First added April 18
Last updated April 18
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