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Hei Hei
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,799| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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 with 120mm of travel, offering excellent climbing efficiency and responsive handling. It excels on smooth to moderately rough terrain but can feel limited in very rough or steep conditions. The bike blends cross-country race performance with trail-capable features, making it versatile for various riding styles.
Lightweight and fast
Excellent climbing performance
Responsive and agile handling
Versatile for cross-country and light trail use
Good suspension efficiency for seated pedaling
Suspension feels less plush in rough terrain
Can be nervous at high speeds
Limited tire clearance for larger options
Not ideal for very aggressive or technical descents
Some build components may be heavier than preferred for racing
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 super-capable cross-country speed machine that rarely feels out of place.BIKEPACKING.com
The 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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Jun 2021 · Miles Arbour
The Kona Hei Hei is a short-travel full-suspension mountain bike on a mission to blur the lines between cross-country and trail bike. Its modern geometry and cavernous main triangle had us wondering how it would perform as a loaded bikepacking rig, and after four months of testing, we’re ready to share our findings. Find our detailed review of the Kona Hei Hei CR / DL here…
Impressive pedaling efficiency and suspension characteristics while in the saddle
Lightweight, high-performance build is thoughtfully designed and suits the bike
Lots of space in main triangle on carbon builds for a custom frame bag or two full-sized water bottles
Progressive cross-country geometry can handle a lot more than other short-travel XC bikes
CR/DL build is pricey
2.5” tire clearance is pushing it
2.25” Rekons are limiting
Not a diehard race bike or a true trail rig, which might not suit your needs
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
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 Metallic Oliver w/ Black & Mauvewood 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 | Shimano PF92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | Shimano Deore 12spd, 32t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 10-51t 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano Deore 12spd |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rims | WTB ST i27 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black |
| Front Hub | Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) |
| Rear Hub | Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 29x2.25" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT30 180mm (centerlock) |
First added August 4
Last updated January 8
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