Bike Comparison
    Honzo DL2021 Kona
    Honzo ESD2021 Kona
    MSRP
    $2,399
    $2,899
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    Category
    		TrailEnduro
    5.1
    5.5
    Frame
    		AluminumSteel
    Fork
    		RockShox Revelation RCMarzocchi Bomber Z1
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    		SX Eagle, NX EagleSLX, XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    		HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    		140mm150mm
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    		The Kona Honzo DL and Kona Honzo ESD are both 29″ hardtail mountain bikes. The Honzo DL has an aluminum frame, better components, and higher gearing; while the Honzo ESD has a steel frame, a better fork, and a bigger fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Honzo DL
    Honzo ESD
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    25 mph

    Honzo DL

    24 mph

    Honzo ESD

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Honzo DL2021 Kona
    Honzo ESD2021 Kona
    Frame

    Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Gloss Metallic Black w/ Magenta, Yellow & Supernova Fade Decals

    Kona Cromoly Butted

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Color: Gloss Metallic Black w/ Magenta, Yellow & Supernova Fade Decals

    Fork

    RockShox Revelation RC DebonAir 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

    Travel: 150mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Grip Damper 150mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

    Travel: 150mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB PF92

    Race Face 73mm

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS

    Stem

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Race Face Aeffect R 35

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Race Face Aeffect R 35

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm

    TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever 31.6mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Key Grip

    Kona Key Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM SX-Eagle

    Shimano SLX

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    n/a

    Crank

    SRAM NX-Eagle, 32t X-Sync Eagle

    Race Face Aeffect R, 30t Wide/Narrow

    Shifters

    SRAM SX-Eagle

    Shimano XT

    Cassette

    SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd

    Shimano SLX 11-51t 12spd

    Chain

    SRAM SX-Eagle

    Shimano Deore

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    Shimano MT410 Hydraulic

    Shimano Deore

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT410 Hydraulic

    Shimano Deore

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i30 TCS

    Race Face AR 30

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock)

    Shimano SLX 110x15mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock)

    Shimano SLX 148x12mm

    Tires

    Rear: Maxxis Dissector EXO TR 3C 29x2.4" WT

    Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR 3C 29x2.4" WT

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT54 180mm (centerlock)

    Shimano RT64 203mm (centerlock)

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