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Honzo 20
A 20″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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$675| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 50mm |
| Wheels | 20″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
| Groupset | Tourney |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Kona Honzo trail bike is celebrated for its modern geometry and steel frame that offers a unique, springy ride quality, enhancing comfort and handling at speed. Its adjustable features and versatile design cater to a wide range of riding styles, though some reviews note challenges with uphill switchbacks and high-speed control. The Honzo stands out for its lively feel and smart component selection, making it a favorite among riders seeking a fun, nimble hardtail.
Modern geometry enhances comfort and handling
Steel frame provides a unique, springy ride quality
Adjustable features cater to various riding styles
Lively and nimble feel on trails
Smart component selection
Challenges with precise uphill switchbacks
Potential loss of control at high speeds
Limited tire clearance on some models
The most aggressive hardtail I’ve ever thrown a leg over
BIKE MagazineExtra Slack, Dude.
BikerumorThere’s nothing like riding a steel hardtail that takes me back to my roots.
Mountain FlyerThe Honzo Carbon takes the 29in carbon hardtail where it has not dared to go before.
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt
The Kona Honzo ESD stretches things way out for the slackest, wildest, and most capable steel Kona hardtail yet.
Aug 2020
The new Kona Honzo ESD hardtail is extra slack, dude. If you're in the market for an aggressive hardtail, don't look past the Kona Honzo.
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
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: Gloss Dirty Cyan w/ Flamethrower Orange & Cream Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Spinner Grind Air 50mm Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | CH52 |
| Headset | FSA TH877S |
| Stem | Kona OB |
| Handlebar | Kona OB |
| Saddle | Kona DJ |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo Platform |
| Grips | Kona DJ |
| 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 Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HDM286 |
| 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 |
First added September 23
Last updated September 23
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