Kona Big Honzo

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Algupära

Eraldus algsest Honzost kui Kona vastus 2010. aastate keskpaiga plussrehvide eksperimendile. Kuigi enamik kaubamärke loobus plussrehvidest, kui 29-tollised võitsid rattasõja, jättis Kona Big Honzo alles sõitjatele, kes soovisid 3-tollise kummi pehmust ja haarduvust. Naasis valikusse 2025. aastal pärast pausi — Kona sõnastas selle selgelt kui 'armastatud Big Honzo naaseb' asutajate tagasiostu taaskäivituse raames. Märkus: vaatamata 'Honzo' DNA-le on see alumiiniumist, mitte terasest.

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Tehnilised andmed

Raam: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted, plus-tire trail hardtail; designed for 27.5+ with the ability to run 29" wheels
Kahvel: 130 mm travel. Base build: SR Suntour XCR34 LOR coil. DL build: RockShox 35 Silver TK / RockShox front suspension (older DL: RockShox Yari)
Jõuülekanne: 1× wide-range. Base: Shimano Deore 11-speed (11-51t) or Microshift Advent X 10-speed (11-48t), 30t single ring. Earlier DL builds ran SRAM NX.
Pidurid: Base: Shimano MT201 hydraulic disc, 180 mm front / 160 mm rear centerlock rotors. DL: Shimano MT410 hydraulic. (Older M315/M315 builds widely criticised.)
Rattad: 27.5" (650b), WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 rims, Boost hubs (110×15 mm front, 148×12 mm rear). Convertible to 29".
Rehvid: 27.5×2.8" plus tires — WTB Ranger 2.8 (base) / Maxxis Rekon 2.8 / Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.8 depending on build year; runs up to 3.0"
Vedrustus: Hardtail — 130 mm front travel, rigid rear (plus tires provide rear cushioning)
Rooliplokk: Kona XC/BC alloy handlebar, Kona XC stem (short 35-50 mm intended), Kona Key Grip slip-on grips
Sadul: Kona Trail saddle, TranzX internal dropper post 31.6 mm
Geomeetria: 68° head angle, 75° seat tube angle, ultra-short ~415-417 mm chainstays, ~55 mm BB drop, long reach. Playful, climb-efficient trail/dirt-jump character.
Kaal: Approx. 13.5-14.5 kg depending on build (no official figure published)

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Verdikt

+Tugevused

Exceptional traction and roll-over from 27.5×2.8" plus tires — confidence over roots and rocks for less-experienced riders
Playful, nimble handling thanks to ultra-short chainstays; easy front-wheel lifts, great on berms, flow trails and jump lines
Surprisingly efficient climber — steep 75° seat angle and short rear end put the rider over the pedals for seated technical climbs
Versatile and convertible — runs 27.5+ or 29" wheels, equally at home on singletrack, mixed terrain and bikepacking tours
Strong value: capable modern geometry and a dropper post at an entry-level price (~€1,099 base)

−Nõrkused

Harsh, unforgiving ride on rough/rocky terrain — the stiff aluminum hardtail rear transmits chatter despite the plus tires
Entry brakes are the weak link — older M315/MT201-class brakes are criticised for weak stopping power, especially in the wet
Basic coil/entry fork (Suntour XCR34 / RockShox 35 Silver) on cheaper builds feels overwhelmed when pushed hard
Low BB combined with 175 mm cranks causes pedal strikes on raw, technical trails
Mediocre Deore freehub engagement and press-fit/centerlock details that complicate maintenance and travel-packing

Big Honzo

Algupära

Tehnilised andmed

Verdikt

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