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2020 Kona

Honzo 24

A 24″ aluminum frame general youth bike with modest components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$775
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 65mm
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetAltus
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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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)

14 mph

Honzo 24

18 mph

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • Challenges with precise uphill switchbacks

  • Potential loss of control at high speeds

  • Limited tire clearance on some models

Key Quotes
The most aggressive hardtail I’ve ever thrown a leg over
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Extra Slack, Dude.
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The Honzo inspires so much confidence that I’ve gotten myself into trouble on some of the steeper sections of trail.
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Vital MTB
2021 Kona Honzo ESD Bike

Oct 2021 · Inked_cyclist

Kona's aggressive hardtail is ready for anything.

Highs
  • A riot on the trails

  • Confident, capable descender

  • More agile than numbers suggest

Lows
  • Portly

  • Weak rear hub engagement

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NSMB
2021 Kona Honzo ESD - Full Review

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...

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Bikerumor
Kona Honzo ESD goes from test mule for Process X frame geometry, to extra slack steel hardtail

Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt

The Kona Honzo ESD stretches things way out for the slackest, wildest, and most capable steel Kona hardtail yet.

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BIKE Magazine
Tested: Kona Honzo ESD | $2,700

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.

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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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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted

ColorGloss Ultraviolet w/ Gold, Black & Dark Silver Decals

Fork

Spinner Grind Air 65mm

Travel65mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

CH52

Headset

FSA No.10

Stem

Kona OB

Handlebar

Kona OB

Saddle

Kona DJ

Seatpost

Kona Thumb 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Kona JS2

Grips

Kona DJ

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

Samox 165mm, 28t Narrow/Wide w/Guard

Shifters

Shimano Altus

Cassette

Shimano Tourney 14-34t 7spd

Chain

KMC 51

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Tektro HDM286 Hydraulic

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro WS

Wheels
Rims

Double Wall alloy with eyelets

Spokes

Stainless 14g

Front Hub

Formula nutted axle

Rear Hub

Formula nutted axle

Tires

Front: Vee Tire Crown Gem 24x2.25", Rear: Vee Tire Crown Gem 24x2.25"

Disc Rotors

Tektro Light Wave 160mm

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