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Hei Hei CR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'0" – 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 capabilities with trail-friendly 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
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.
| Frame | Kona Race Light Carbon 120mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Kiwi & Charcoal w/ Charcoal & Turquoise Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Evol Performance Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano or Raceface PF92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57E |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 12spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | Shimano MT611 or RaceFace Aeffect 12spd, 34t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 10-51t 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano Deore 12spd |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sandvik Stainless Black 2.0/1.8 Butted |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 148x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR DUAL 29x2.4WT", Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR DUAL 29x2.4WT" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT76 180mm |
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