Kona Honzo 2021 Hardtail Review (from a mechanics point of view)

[@Guovssohas]

I have the 2019 Honzo, excellent bike. I have thousands of miles on it by now, i use it to stay in shape riding around our many trails here. We have mostly very smooth trails here, that's why i chose a hardtail. Recommended if you're looking for a hardtail.

[@thefrothybikeco]

thanks for the comment

[@SkateOrDie666]

I have 2017 AL/DL It's so capable and versatile - I've ridden it at lift-access DH and bikepacking. Highly recommended

[@tbp0701]

Thanks for this. I have a 2020 Honzo and have ridden it a lot. I did have to replace the cassette (then an SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50) in under a year as I spent too much time on the top cog, but other than that it's been great.

[@thefrothybikeco]

great to hear

[@bruceh92]

Nice bike thanks for great review.!

[@Nate-wn2ef]

thru axel front and rear but why cant they make the cables internal

[@bartekbgraczyk5574]

Cose it.s far easier to service , fix or upgrade yourselfe

[@Nate-wn2ef]

@@bartekbgraczyk5574 true but you do that once in a couple years kinda if even that. The cables scratch the frame : )

[@rated89]

I ordered one of these from my LBS in October and it keeps getting delayed 🙃 Appreciate the video! Liked and subbed.

[@thefrothybikeco]

Depending where you are in the world the uk shipments all come out of Germany and we have been seeing delays up to 2 months, it’s so hard to predict if the brand is accurately guessing or just throwing a dart at the calendar.

[@icas80]

As a shop guy...be thankful you're getting one at all :) Specialied canceled 40 pre-sold bikes we had coming in the couldn't fufill.

[@rated89]

@@icas80 I ordered it not expecting it before April. Just got it last week and its a hoot!

[@icas80]

@@rated89 Gratz! Honestly...I find Kona has been one of the better companies for ETAs.

[@thefrothybikeco]

@@icas80 its so hard to tell what brands will actualy look after us bike shops

[@badge1094]

What is the weight of this Honzo (DL ?)

[@rated89]

Mine in large is around 33-34lbs setup tubeless. She's a bit of a pig but dont notice it on trails.

[@lookitsapotato7644]

I got mina at around 13 kg with a large rim

[@benmartin5274]

Do the shins I deore breaks have the forward moving fonction? Like if ever you jolt out your finger or is it stiff?

[@thefrothybikeco]

It’s stiff, I think I understand your question.

[@icas80]

No iSG tabs for a bashguard?

[@thefrothybikeco]

no

[@andyjones6127]

Is the bottom bracket threaded or press fit?? thanks!

[@thefrothybikeco]

It’s a standard threaded bb in the frame

[@bicycleit2383]

Hello, what's the biggest ring you can fit on the front?

[@thefrothybikeco]

hard to say, we have fitted a 48t on in the past. the limiting factor is the chain stay flaring out, you can over come this with a wider bottom bracket but the chain line is then off set. so im going to say 48-50 tops you will need a longer chain to suit but the rear mech wont be affected by the larger ring provided the chain is the correct length. hope this helps

[@AharonHyman]

Do you have a Kahuna you could make a video of please? and how do the Honzo compare to the Kahuna? Thanks

[@thefrothybikeco]

i have one left i will try get a comparison as its due to leave the workshop next week to its new home

[@komoonkh]

Kahuna has a little longer “tail”. Chainstays are longer than the honzo

[@roonimaka9365]

Great bike, but is it worth the two grand?

[@Bassboy2464]

What you can get in that price range to hit trails, yes.

[@roonimaka9365]

@@Bassboy2464 you can hit rails on a $600 bike

[@999momak]

you missed the most important thing the frame lol

[@thefrothybikeco]

Ohh no what was it?

[@Cobrass2]

@@thefrothybikeco say that it is a thru axle both front and rear

[@selfhelp69]

If its not Scottish its crap

[@jacobbrown5336]

What is the max tire size for the rear?

[@rated89]

I wouldn't be comfortable running more than a 2.5"

[@Guovssohas]

I just put 2.5s on my 2019 Honzo. Looks like it's about the maximum. Maybe a 2.6 will fit but the clearance will be microscopic.

[@jacobbrown5336]

@@Guovssohas thanks for the input.