2019 Kona

Honzo 20

A 20″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$675
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 50mm
Wheels20″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetTourney, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

14 mph

Honzo 20

18 mph

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Kona Honzo ESD goes from test mule for Process X frame geometry, to extra slack steel hardtail

Aug 2020

The Kona Honzo ESD stretches things way out for the slackest, wildest, and most capable steel Kona hardtail yet.

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Kona Honzo ST

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.

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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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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Kona Honzo CR Hardtail

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

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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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Singletrack World
Review: Kona Honzo Carbon Trail DL

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.

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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 6061 Aluminum Butted

ColorGloss Dirty Cyan w/ Flamethrower Orange & Cream Decals

Fork

Spinner Grind Air 50mm

Travel50mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

CH52

Headset

FSA TH877S

Stem

Kona OB

Handlebar

Kona OB

Saddle

Kona DJ

Seatpost

Kona Thumb 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo Platform

Grips

Kona DJ

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tourney

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

Samox 152mm, 32t/Guard

Shifters

Shimano Revo Shift

Cassette

Shimano Tourney 14-34t 7spd

Chain

KMC Z7

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Tektro HDM286 Hydraulic

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HDM286

Wheels
Rims

Double Wall alloy

Spokes

Stainless 14g

Front Hub

KT 100x140mm nutted axle

Rear Hub

KT 130x170mm nutted axle

Tires

Front: Kenda K Rad 20x2.125", Rear: Kenda K Rad 20x2.125"

Disc Rotors

Tektro Wave 160mm

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