Description

The Big Honzo is a killer bike for the price. It’s got everything you need and nothing you don’t. Hubs featuring Boost spacing hold nice beefy 2.8” tires. Hydraulic disc brakes and an 11-speed drivetrain keep the ride feel consistent and intuitive. This is the perfect bike for when you need a little extra grip rolling over tricky roots and rocks.

FEATURES
KONA 6061 ALUMINUM
Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so we can fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.

INTERNAL HEADSET
Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

TAPERED HEAD TUBE
More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS
Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems.

12x148mm AXLE
12x142mm, 12×148 and 12×157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you’ll see the 12×148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12×142 thru-axle.

27.5+ WHEELS
The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels, but are more maneuverable and nimble than 29-inch ones.

SPECS
FRAME MATERIAL Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
SIZES S, M, L, XL
REAR SHOCK n/a
FORK Suntour XCR34 LOR DS Coil Spring 130mm
CRANKARMS Shimano MT5100
CHAINRINGS 30t
B/B Shimano 73mm
PEDALS Kona JS2
CHAIN KMC X11
CASSETTE Shimano Deore 11-51t 11spd
CHAINGUIDE n/a
F/D n/a
R/D Shimano Deore
SHIFTERS Shimano Deore
BRAKE CALIPERS Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock)
REAR BRAKE ROTOR Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock)
BRAKE LEVERS Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic
HEADSET Feimen HP-H868B
HANDLEBAR Kona XC/BC
STEM Kona XC
SEATPOST TranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mm
SEAT CLAMP Kona Clamp
GRIPS Kona Key Grip Slip on
SADDLE Kona Trail
FRONT HUB Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock)
REAR HUB Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock)
SPOKES Stainless Black 14g
RIMS WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0
FRONT TIRE WTB Ranger 27.5×2.8
REAR TIRE WTB Ranger 27.5×2.8
PAINT COLOR Satin Black w/ Gloss Metallic Bronze Decals