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Hei Hei DL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT 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.
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 …
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
| Frame | Kona Race Light Carbon 100mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Deore PF92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/Road 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 Riser |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Integra w/Southpaw Lever 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | ODI Ruffian MX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | 32t 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 | WTB KOM i29 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 15g Black |
| Front Hub | Joytech 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Joytech 148x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ardent EXO TR 29x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Ikon EXO TR 29x2.2" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SLX 180mm |
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Last updated May 2
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