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2018 Kona

Hei Hei Trail CR 27.5

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
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockRockShox Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Hei Hei Trail CR 27.5
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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 CR 27.5

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"

XL

5'10" – 6'6"

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Reviews
MBR
Kona Hei Hei Trail review - MBR

May 2019 · Alan Muldoon

If you look at the geometry on the Kona Hei Hei Trail it appears to have been designed to have more in common with modern XC bikes that its rivals.

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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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BIKE Magazine
Kona's New Aluminum Hei Hei Trail

Jun 2018

Kona releases aluminum versions of its popular Hei Hei Trail and Hei Hei Trail DL bikes.

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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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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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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Carbon 140mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatt Dark Blue & Black w/ Black & Orange Decals

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RL Trunnion

Travel140mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano PF92

Headset

FSA No.57E

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp (Volt 250 Comp size S)

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb w/ Plunger Lever 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

RaceFace Aeffect SL, 30t Narrow/Wide

Shifters

Shimano SLX

Cassette

Shimano SLX 11-46t 11spd

Chain

Shimano HG601

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano SLX

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic 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 Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"

Disc Rotors

Shimano SLX 180mm

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