2019 Kona

Big Honzo CR

A 27.5″ carbon frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$2,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Big Honzo CR
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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)

24 mph

Big Honzo CR

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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Reviews
off.road.cc
Kona Big Honzo DL review (2019)

Jul 2019

Kona's Big Honzo is a fun, Plus tyred hardtail that packs in well-balanced geometry, an engaging ride and a spec that's generally functional, if low-rent. This 2019 bike lets the side down with sketchy tyres and budget brakes amongst other gripes which make it hard to recommend, but the 2020 update looks much more promising. Buyers guide to mountain bike tyres - get the best rubber for your MTB When should I replace my mountain bike pedal cleats?

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BIKE Magazine
Kona Updates the Big Honzo

Jul 2018

A new Big Honzo is on the scene, with new chainstays that allow for bigger tires.

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NSMB
Introducing the 2019 Kona Big Honzo

Jul 2018

Even if you have no interest in this bike - a a big-wheeled or Plus-tired hardtail - come for the wicked video...

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BIKEPACKING.com
Kona Big Honzo DL, Long-term Review

Dec 2016 · Skyler Des Roches

In our latest long-term bike test, Skyler reviews the Kona Big Honzo DL and takes us deep into the realm of sacred trail and bikepacking geometry...

Highs
  • Nearly everything related to its geometry makes the Big Honzo just a really good bike: It’s comfortable; Efficient riding position; Climbs really well; Confidence-inspiring descender (for a hard tail); Also does flat well; Fun, playful, nimble

  • Rock Shox Yari fork and Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires stand out as great components

  • Light overall weight thanks to hydroformed aluminum frame

  • Internal routing for cables but external for hoses, which is clean but low-faff

Lows
  • Relatively low bottom bracket height conspires with long crank arms and low-engagement hub for annoying pedal strikes

  • NX shifting could be snappier

  • Center-lock rotors are an annoyance to remove for travel

  • Press-fit bottom bracket

  • Small front triangle means limited frame bag space

  • Limited braze-ons for one bottle cage only

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Carbon Trail

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Charcoal Gray w/ Copper & Dark Gray Decals

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 130mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF92

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX-Eagle

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM NX-Eagle DUB, 32t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM NX-Eagle

Cassette

SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd

Chain

SRAM NX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Guide T

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide T

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i35 TCS

Spokes

Sandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8", Rear: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 180mm

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