2024 Kona

Hei Hei CR

Playful and responsive ride, easy to get airborne

Capable descender with refined geometry (66° head angle, longer reach)

Plush faux-bar rear suspension with good small bump compliance

Strong and reliable SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical transmission

Powerful SRAM Motive brakes with 180mm rotors

Solid build with high-end suspension (RockShox Pike Ultimate and Deluxe Ultimate)

Lively handling due to short 435mm chainstays

Good torsional stiffness and composed on rough sections

Excellent cornering traction with Maxxis Dissector tires on dry conditions

Multiple water bottle bosses for mounting accessories

Quiet cable routing with no abrasion or rattling

Pedal bob on smooth climbs with shock open; lockout reduces traction

Seat tube angle feels slack on steep sustained climbs

Creek from forward shock mount bolt (isolated issue)

Troublesome 3mm collet bolt on linkage over-torqued without grease

Lower stack height may require higher rise bar for some riders

Not as efficient as dedicated 120mm XC bikes on smooth climbs

Weight over 30 lbs with pedals, heavy for XC

Front brake line routing low on non-drive side bulges out

WTB rims have poor reputation

Responsive and entertaining ride quality on all types of terrain

Fast like an XC bike but not a one-headed beast

Perfect mix of fast and stable, making for a perfect ultra-distance race bike or lightweight bikepacking rig

Large main triangle and plenty of mounting points for bolt-on cargo/bags

Extra space above the rear shock makes a perfect handle

Single build kit offers decent bang for your buck despite being expensive

Only one complete build kit (for now)

Expensive

Press-fit bottom bracket

Size jump between large and extra-large frame is awkward

Headtube cable routing/ports can be tricky for some handlebar bags