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Hei Hei Race
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano 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
May 2016 · Saris Mercanti
The Kona Hei Hei is a 100mm travel 29er cross country rig that’s capable of so much more with the right build kit. Kona recognizes that and their latest is now available in either XC or AM trim. - 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 Recon Gold Solo Air 100mm Tapered QR15 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 Sport SE / Volt Sport SE 250 |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Race Light LOG |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crank | 24/36t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11-36t 10spd |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano M447 Hydraulic Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M506 Hydraulic |
| Rims | WTB STP i19 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 14g Black |
| Front Hub | Shimano Deore QR15 |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2", Rear: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano 180mm (Centerlock) |
First added January 25
Last updated January 25
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