Kona Big Honzo Review

Kona Big Honzo Review

Kona Big Honzo Review

Price: 1399 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • strong in the uphills
  • 25 years warranty
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Kona Big Honzo in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Trailhardtail up to 1500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1399 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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Stack
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622
631
640
649
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Reach
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425
450
475
510
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Top Tube Length
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592
619
647
684
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Seat Tube Length
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370
420
470
530
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Seat Tube Angle
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75
75
75
75
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Head Tube Length
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95
105
115
125
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Head Tube Angle
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67,5
67,5
67,5
67,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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50
50
50
50
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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310
310
310
310
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Chainstay Length
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430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
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-
1144
1173
1202
1241
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Standover Height
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-
723
729
736
758
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Specification
  • Frame Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Suntour XCR34 LOR DS Coil Spring 130mm
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper n/a
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x11
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore
  • Front Derailleur n/a
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
  • Crank Shimano MT5100, 30t
  • Cassette Shimano Deore 11-51t 11spd
  • Chain KMC X11
  • Brake Set Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims WTB ST i35 TCS 2
  • Front Hub Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock)
  • Rear Hub Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock)
  • Tires Front WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"
  • Tires Rear WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"
  • Saddle Kona Trail
  • Seat Post TranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mm
  • Stem Kona XC
  • Handle Bar Kona XC/BC
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Feimen HP-H868B

Expirience with the Kona Big Honzo

Ludwig Döhl The Big Honzo has one goal: to provide riding pleasure without breaking the bank. Thanks to a moderate 67,5 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. There are Trailbike in the price under 1500 Euro that have more potential downhill. One thing shouldn't be underestimated: In the uphill, the Kona Trailbike with its overall sporty orientation makes it really hard for on moderate to demanding trails competitors to catch up. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 25 years warranty Kona sets the bar high!

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.