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2016 Kona

Hei Hei Trail

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,499
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120mm front
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Hei Hei Trail
Other Trail bikes
Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Hei Hei Trail

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'2" – 6'1"

LG

5'9" – 6'6"

XL

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Limited fork travel for aggressive terrain

  • Stock tires may not suit all conditions

  • Some components like the dropper post could be improved

Key Quotes
The Hei Hei is just that.
BIKEPACKING.com
This is a niche I can get behind.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
The result is one of the most fun XC/Trail short travel bikes I’ve been on in a long time.
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
For a bike that’s made to excel both up and down, the Hei Hei Trail is impressively capable on the descents
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Modern mountain bikes like to blur boundaries.
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Singletrack World
Review: Kona Hei Hei DL

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

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BikeRadar
Kona Hei Hei Trail DL first ride review

Oct 2016 · Jon Woodhouse

Lightweight, do-it-all trail bike that's impressively capable

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Kona Operator and Kona Hei Hei Trail

Oct 2016

Riding Retallack on the Kona Operator and Kona Hei Hei Trail.

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MBR
Kona Hei Hei Race DL (2017) first ride - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Fun and snappy ride that loves tight singletrack and smooth, flowing descents

Lows
  • The Trail version is slacker than this Race, with more travel up front, so it’s a better all-rounder

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Bikerumor
First Ride: Kona adds 27.5" wheels to Hei Hei with new Trail series

Aug 2016 · Zach Overholt

Since their introduction, Kona’s Process line has been a hit. The Combination of their Rocker Independent suspension system and competent spec and geometry won over riders who were fans of durable, relatively simple bikes that offered a great ride. However, riders wanting less travel and a more XC oriented ride were directed to the Hei Hei …

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MTBR
Kona Hei Hei Trail DL first ride review

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

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NSMB
2017 Kona Hei Hei DL

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...

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Kona Hei Hei DL Trail

Jan 2016 · McCoy

Kona’s new Hei Hei DL Trail has just about all the bells and whistles

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold Solo Air 120mm Tapered QR15

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Race Light LOG

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Crank

22/36t

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano HG50 11-36t 10spd

Chain

KMC X10

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano M447 Hydraulic

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M506 Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i25 TCS

Spokes

Stainless 14g Black

Front Hub

Shimano Deore QR15

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore 142x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2"

Disc Rotors

Shimano 180mm (Centerlock)

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