Kona Honzo ESD 29" Mountain Bike 2021 - Hardtail MTB
If Mad Max rode a bike, it would be the Honzo ESD. It’s part Honzo, part monster, and with geometry derived from the Process X, it’s made for those who want to punish the trails. A steel frame holds a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork with 150mm of travel. Shimano Deore 4-piston brakes provide ample stopping power while Race Face AR 30 rims and burly Maxxis rubber stand up to the roughest trails. This is the Warrior of the Wasteland.
Key Features:
- Kona Cromoly
Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability and supple-ride characteristics as steel. We’ve never strayed from cycling’s original material and have worked tirelessly to adapt, refine and innovate Kona Cromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve.
- 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, 12x148 and 12x157 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 12x148 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 12x142 thru-axle.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Frame | Kona Cromoly Butted |
Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Grip Damper 150mm Tapered 110mm Spacing |
Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS |
Stem | Race Face Aeffect R 35 |
Bars | Race Face Aeffect R 35 |
Front Brake | Shimano RT64 203mm (centerlock) |
Rear Brake | Shimano RT64 180mm (centerlock) |
Brake Lever | Shimano Deore |
Rear Mech | Shimano SLX |
Shifters | Shimano XT |
Speed | 12 |
Rims | Race Face AR 30 |
Front Hub | Shimano SLX 110x15mm |
Rear Hub | Shimano SLX 148x12mm |
Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai EXO TR 3C 29x2.5" WT |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR 3C 29x2.4" WT |
Seat Post | Trans-X Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever 31.6mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt |
Chainset | Race Face Aeffect R |
Bottom Bracket | Race Face 73mm |
Chain | Shimano Deore |
Cassette | Shimano SLX 11-51t 12spd |
Kona Sizing
ROAD/CX/ASPHALT
HEIGHT - INCH |
HEIGHT - CM |
ROAD/ROVE |
LIBRE |
CX/SUTRA |
DEWS |
COCO |
4'10"-5'1" |
147-155 cm |
46-48 cm |
46 cm |
46-48 cm |
N/A |
XS |
5'0"-5'3" |
152-160 cm |
48-50 cm |
46-49 cm |
48-50 cm |
Small |
Small |
5'2"-5'7" |
157-170 cm |
48-52 cm |
49-51 cm |
48-52 cm |
Small, Medium |
Small, Medium |
5'6"-5'10" |
168-178 cm |
52-54 cm |
51-54 cm |
52-54 cm |
Medium |
Medium |
5'9"-6'0" |
175-183 cm |
52-56 cm |
54-55 cm |
52-56 cm |
Medium, Large |
Medium, Large |
5'11"-6'2" |
180-188 cm |
54-58 cm |
54-55 cm |
54-58 cm |
Large, XL |
Large |
6'1"-6'5" |
185-196 cm |
56-58 cm |
55 cm |
56-58 cm |
XL |
N/A |
MTB/ALL MOUNTAIN/GRAVITY
HEIGHT - INCH |
HEIGHT - CM |
SPLICE |
MTB/XC TRAIL/FAT |
ALL MOUNTAIN/ENDURO |
GRAVITY/DH |
4'10"-5'1" |
147-155 cm |
Small |
XS |
XS |
N/A |
5'0"-5'3" |
152-160 cm |
Small |
Small |
Small |
N/A |
5'2"-5'7" |
157-170 cm |
Small, Medium |
Small, Medium |
Small, Medium |
Medium |
5'6"-5'10" |
168-178 cm |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
5'9"-6'0" |
175-183 cm |
Medium, Large |
Medium, Large |
Medium, Large |
Medium, Large |
5'11"-6'2" |
180-188 cm |
Large, XL |
Large, XL |
Large, XL |
Large, XL |
6'1"-6'5" |
185-196 cm |
Large, XL |
Large, XL |
Large, XL |
Large, XL |
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