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Hei Hei
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,499| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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 versatile cross-country bike that excels in acceleration, climbing, and handling, offering a playful and efficient ride. Its suspension is praised for being taut and balanced, though some reviews note a lack of plushness in the fork. The bike's geometry and design cater to both race and trail riding, making it a standout in its category.
Snappy, fast-accelerating, climb-happy beast
Playful and efficient
Corners well regardless of line choice
Suspension feels taut and balanced
Trail-friendly geometry and flex-pivot suspension
Would be better served by 29-inch wheels given its pedal-friendly intent
Fork's lack of plush, chatter-eating suppleness
Tight rear suspension
For backcountry fiends or for trail riders looking for snap and acceleration first and foremost, this is your bike.
BIKE MagazineThe Hei Hei feels more like an XC bike on steroids–which it is.
BIKE MagazineNot your average carbon race bike
MBRShort travel bikes that are made to be rallied are a blast to ride – and that’s the way Kona is presenting this bike
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Oct 2018 · Gabriel Lodge
This carbon race bike handles crazy sections of trail crazy well.
Apr 2018
I have to come clean right out of the gate. I was gifted this 2017 Hei Hei DL by Kona to be both a test steed for this rad rag and as a rider for their ambassador program. A conflict of interest, but I want you to know I am being as honest as I always am when writing my reviews. Kona Supergrassroots is a semi-pro team; 15 to 20 of us ride and race and send in media to be used as promotional whatnot.
Oct 2017 · Russell Eich
A go-fast XC machine that's ready for fun, fast trail riding, but is let down by its fork, lockouts and tires. Buy if you're the type of MTBer who has way more skills than you do fitness and want to roll big epic rides and maximize the fun
Light, stiff, fast, fun to ride, high-end spec
RS-1 fork overwhelmed, thin tires, finicky lockouts, tight rear suspension
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
Feb 2017
The Kona Hei Hei Trail DL is a surefooted trail bike with category-crushing climbing chops.
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 …
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
| Frame | Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 100mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Gold RL Solo Air 120mm Tapered Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano PF92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 Riser |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE (Volt Sport SE 250 size S) |
| Seatpost | KS Eten Integra 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | ODI Ruffian MX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | 30t Narrow/wide |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Hydraulic |
| Rims | WTB STP i29 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Shimano Deore 100x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano Deore 148x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT30 180mm (Centerlock) |
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Last updated May 2
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