2017 Kona

Hei Hei Trail

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,199
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 140mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Hei Hei Trail
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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)

22 mph

Hei Hei Trail

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'1"

SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'2" – 6'1"

LG

5'9" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Bicycling
The Kona Hei Hei CR DL Is a Rowdy Cross-Country Bike

Oct 2018 · Gabriel Lodge

This carbon race bike handles crazy sections of trail crazy well.

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Kona Hei Hei DL 29

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.

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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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Mountain Bike Action
KONA HEI HEI TRAIL DL 27.5 TEST

May 2017 · McCoy

The do-it-all bike

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Kona Hei Hei Trail DL

Feb 2017

The Kona Hei Hei Trail DL is a surefooted trail bike with category-crushing climbing chops.

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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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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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MTBR
Kona Hei Hei Trail DL first ride review

Aug 2016

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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light Carbon 140mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Fox Rhythm 34 Float Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Performance Float DPS

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

RaceFace PF92

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35 Riser

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp (Volt 250 Comp size S)

Seatpost

KS Lev Integra w/Southpaw Lever 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

ODI Ruffian MX

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

30t Narrow/wide

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX 11-42t 11spd

Chain

KMC X11-1

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano SLX

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i29 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 15g

Front Hub

Shimano SLX 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Shimano SLX 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"

Disc Rotors

Shimano SLX 180mm

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