2018 Kona
Big Honzo DL
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,399| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX, GX |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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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?
Jul 2018
A new Big Honzo is on the scene, with new chainstays that allow for bigger tires.
Jul 2018
Even if you have no interest in this bike - a a big-wheeled or Plus-tired hardtail - come for the wicked video...
Dec 2016 · Skyler Des Roches
In our latest long-term bike test, Skyler reviews the Kona Big Honzo DL and takes us deep into the realm of sacred trail and bikepacking geometry...
Nearly everything related to its geometry makes the Big Honzo just a really good bike: It’s comfortable; Efficient riding position; Climbs really well; Confidence-inspiring descender (for a hard tail); Also does flat well; Fun, playful, nimble
Rock Shox Yari fork and Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires stand out as great components
Light overall weight thanks to hydroformed aluminum frame
Internal routing for cables but external for hoses, which is clean but low-faff
Relatively low bottom bracket height conspires with long crank arms and low-engagement hub for annoying pedal strikes
NX shifting could be snappier
Center-lock rotors are an annoyance to remove for travel
Press-fit bottom bracket
Small front triangle means limited frame bag space
Limited braze-ons for one bottle cage only
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Olive w/ Charcoal & Yellow Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | n/a Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP PF92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S) |
| Seatpost | Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM NX, 30t Narrow/Wide |
| Shifters | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level T |
| Rims | WTB Scraper i40p TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 148x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.8", Rear: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 180mm |
Last updated September 3
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