2019 Kona

Honzo ST 30th BDay SE

A 29″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$2,299
FrameSteel
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX, GX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Honzo ST 30th BDay SE
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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)

25 mph

Honzo ST 30th BDay SE

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
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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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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BIKE Magazine
Review: Kona Honzo ST

Dec 2017

Available only as a frame, the Kona Honzo ST is for hardcore hardtail fans.

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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 Cromoly Butted

ColorUltra Gloss Dark Silver w/ Orange Decals

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP 73mm

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35 30th Birthday Edition

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35 30th Birthday Edition

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)

Seatpost

Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM NX, 32t Narrow/Wide

Shifters

SRAM GX

Cassette

SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Level T

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level T

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i29 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 29x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 29x2.3"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 180mm

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