2020 Kona

Hei Hei

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$2,599
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 100 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, SX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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

Hei Hei

27 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
Beta
The Beta Tests: Kona Hei Hei CR/DL

Mar 2021 · Mike Ferrentino

Think 120mm of travel is overkill for an XC race weapon? Think again.

Highs
  • Light

  • Snappy

  • Fast

Lows
  • Not as plush as similar travel linkage bikes

  • A bit squirrely at high speed

  • Cable management could be more sano

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BIKEPACKING.com
Emily's Kona Hei Hei: The Evolution Continues

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...

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Vital MTB
2020 Kona Hei Hei CR/DL Bike

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.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: 2020 Kona Hei Hei CR/DL

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.

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Pinkbike
Review: Kona's Fresh Hei Hei Can Make Cross-Country Fun - Pond Beaver 2020

Apr 2020 · Mike Levy

The new Hei Hei is a 120mm-travel cross-country-ish 29er that's ideal for all-day adventures.

Highs
  • Active, forgiving suspension

  • Sturdy frame and spec

  • Responsive, quick handling

Lows
  • Racers may want to use the lockout

  • Responsive, quick handling

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Singletrack World
First Ride Review: Kona Hei Hei CR/DL | For XC And More

Apr 2020 · Daz Hall

The 2020 Kona Hei Hei continues its metamorphosis from XC race machine to something much more trail-capable.

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MBR
Kona Hei Hei CR/DL review - MBR

Apr 2019 · Alan Muldoon

Kona is better known for its freeride bikes but it’s no stranger to XC racing either, the 100mm travel Kona Hei Hei being its weapon of choice.

Highs
  • Fast, efficient and fun.

Lows
  • It’s expensive.

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Bicycling
The Kona Hei Hei CR DL Is a Rowdy Cross-Country Bike

Oct 2018 · Gabriel Lodge

This carbon race bike handles crazy sections of trail crazy well.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 100mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Rust-Orange w/ Dark Seafoam & Black Decals

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC DebonAir 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch RL Solo Air

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT401 Hydraulic

Wheels
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)

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