2019 Kona

Hei Hei Trail

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$2,399
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
ShockRockShox Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetDeore, Race Face
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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"

XL

5'10" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Vital MTB
2020 Kona Hei Hei CR/DL Bike

Aug 2020 · Sspomer

Any rider interested in covering ground quickly without having to sacrifice a great deal on the descents would be stoked with the Kona Hei Hei.

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Pinkbike
Review: Kona's Fresh Hei Hei Can Make Cross-Country Fun - Pond Beaver 2020

Apr 2020 · Mike Levy

The new Hei Hei is a 120mm-travel cross-country-ish 29er that's ideal for all-day adventures.

Highs
  • Active, forgiving suspension

  • Sturdy frame and spec

  • Responsive, quick handling

Lows
  • Racers may want to use the lockout

  • Responsive, quick handling

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Singletrack World
First Ride Review: Kona Hei Hei CR/DL | For XC And More

Apr 2020 · Daz Hall

The 2020 Kona Hei Hei continues its metamorphosis from XC race machine to something much more trail-capable.

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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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Mountain Bike Action
KONA HEI HEI TRAIL DL 27.5 TEST

May 2017 · McCoy

The do-it-all bike

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 140mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatt Gray & Hot Orange w/ Gray, Black, & Hot Orange Decals

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold RL Solo Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RL Solo Air Trunnion

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano PF92

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport SE (Volt 250 Sport SE size S)

Seatpost

Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Kona JS2

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

RaceFace Aeffect, 30t Narrow/Wide

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano Deore 11-42t 10spd

Chain

Shimano HG54

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano MT500

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT500

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i29 TCS

Spokes

Sandvik Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Shimano Deore 110x15mm (centerlock)

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore 148x12mm (centerlock)

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF TR DUAL 27.5x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Tomahawk TR DUAL 27.5x2.3"

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT30 180mm (centerlock)

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