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Hei Hei
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,599| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Kona Hei Hei is a lightweight and fast cross-country bike that excels in climbing and efficient pedaling, with 120mm of travel providing a responsive and fun ride. It handles well on smooth to moderately rough terrain but can feel limited in very rough or steep conditions. The bike is praised for its versatility and updated geometry, making it suitable for both racing and trail riding.
Lightweight and fast uphill performance
Responsive and fun handling
Versatile for cross-country and trail use
Updated geometry for improved capability
Carbon fiber frame with efficient suspension
Suspension feels less plush and limited in rough terrain
Can be nervous or squirrely at high speeds
Cable management and routing issues
Some components may be heavier than ideal for racing
Heel rub and grommet problems on certain models
The Hei Hei flat out levitates uphill.
BetaIt’s an XC bike, through and through. But it’s a Kona, and Kona does things its own damn way.
BIKE MagazineThe Hei Hei is a cross-country bike that you can use for racing, but it's not your knife-edge race weapon.Pinkbike
The Hei Hei doesn’t neatly fit into any one category, but once you embrace that, it’s amazing.
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Mar 2021 · Mike Ferrentino
Think 120mm of travel is overkill for an XC race weapon? Think again.
Light
Snappy
Fast
Not as plush as similar travel linkage bikes
A bit squirrely at high speed
Cable management could be more sano
Nov 2020 · Miles Arbour
We check out Emily's full-suspension Kona Hei Hei and learn about how it's helped her develop new skills and feel more comfortable on the trails...
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.
Apr 2020
As XC racing evolves, brands are left with a choice. Keep things traditional or change with the times. Kona's new carbon Hei Hei does a little of both.
Apr 2020 · Mike Levy
The new Hei Hei is a 120mm-travel cross-country-ish 29er that's ideal for all-day adventures.
Active, forgiving suspension
Sturdy frame and spec
Responsive, quick handling
Racers may want to use the lockout
Responsive, quick handling
Apr 2020 · Daz Hall
The 2020 Kona Hei Hei continues its metamorphosis from XC race machine to something much more trail-capable.
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.
Oct 2018 · Gabriel Lodge
This carbon race bike handles crazy sections of trail crazy well.
| Frame | Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 100mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Rust-Orange w/ Dark Seafoam & Black Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC DebonAir 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL Solo Air Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport (Volt 250 size S) |
| Seatpost | Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX-Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM NX-Eagle, 32t X-Sync Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM SX-Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd |
| Chain | SRAM SX-Eagle |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano MT401 Hydraulic Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT401 Hydraulic |
| Rims | WTB ST i27 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 2.0 |
| Front Hub | Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) |
| Rear Hub | Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 29x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 29x2.25" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54 180mm (centerlock) |
First added September 16
Last updated June 23
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