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Honzo
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,499| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX 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 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 bike 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.
BikerumorThe Honzo inspires so much confidence that I’ve gotten myself into trouble on some of the steeper sections of trail.
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Oct 2021 · Inked_cyclist
Kona's aggressive hardtail is ready for anything.
A riot on the trails
Confident, capable descender
More agile than numbers suggest
Portly
Weak rear hub engagement
Mar 2021
It's one thing riding a hardtail occasionally - but quite another to commit to it every ride with riders and trails that are better than you are...
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
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.
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted Color: Matt Sage w/ Dark Forest & Rose Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Powerspline 73mm |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | Kona Trail |
| Seatpost | Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX-Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM SX-Eagle, 30t X-Sync Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM SX-Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd |
| Chain | SRAM SX-Eagle |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano MT400 Hydraulic Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT400 Hydraulic |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) |
| Rear Hub | Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) |
| Tires | Front: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29x2.25", Rear: WTB Trail Boss Comp 29x2.25" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT30 180mm (centerlock) |
First added September 16
Last updated June 23
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