2019 Kona
Honzo
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,499| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Aug 2020
The Kona Honzo ESD stretches things way out for the slackest, wildest, and most capable steel Kona hardtail yet.
Jun 2020
Whether your first choice is an ultra-light carbon XC race bike or a super-plush enduro ripper, there’s something about a steel hardtail—and the person pedaling it—that commands respect. My first mountain bike was a steel hardtail, a 1996 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo I bought from a bike courier in Washington, D.C. The courier had hacked off the rear dropouts and welded on horizontal dropouts to run it as a singlespeed.
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?
Sep 2018 · Aiden
Kona has been known for making rowdy bikes that are not only extremely capable but just fun to ride. We have tested our fair share of Konas over the years
Jul 2018
A new Big Honzo is on the scene, with new chainstays that allow for bigger tires.
Jul 2018
Even if you have no interest in this bike - a a big-wheeled or Plus-tired hardtail - come for the wicked video...
Nov 2017 · Wil Barrett
The Honzo Carbon takes the 29in carbon hardtail where it has not dared to go before. Did Kona do a bad bad thing? Wil gets involved to find out.
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...
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
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
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted Color: Matt Black w/ Red & Mint Green Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | n/a Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Powerspline 73mm |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | Kona Trail |
| Seatpost | Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM NX, 28t X-Sync Steel |
| Shifters | SRAM NX |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Hydraulic |
| Rims | WTB ST i29 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) |
| Rear Hub | Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) |
| Tires | Front: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29x2.25", Rear: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29x2.25" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT30 180mm (centerlock) |
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