Kona Hei Hei 29er Review – A Trusted Test

For 2011 Kona have extended their 29er range to consist of an all new full suspension beast. The Hei Hei 29.Designed to give huge wheel performance in an affordable nevertheless high efficiency package whilst weighing in an amazingly lightweight of just 30 pounds ten ounces.

At fire the Hei Hei 29er will take a little of acquiring used to on account of the 29″ wheels, but overall the bike is perfectly ridable as soon because it is out of the box, with offerings from Sram, Easton and Fox the Kona Bikes Hei Hei 29er is well stacked.

The blend of Sram X9 groupset components and Avid brakes will allow a match maker X mount the perfect handlebar choice, saving room while having every one of the controls in 1 location, besides this match maker, both the groupset and brakes carry out exceptionally well and are effectively balanced with all the larger wheels generating the Kona Hei Hei 29er exceptionally responsive.

For 2011 Kona have redesigned the Hei Hei frame significantly with a new rocket and lower shock mount bolts which provide a stiff riding feel when combined with a large squared down tube, these features make the Kona Hei Hei corner like a beast with even tight corners feeling considerably easy (even with larger wheels).

Corner are not the only place this new frame design comes into play, climbing and descending now feel more confidence inspiring than last years model while the Easton wheels provide stiff and powerful control in even muddy conditions. All in all the Kona Hei Hei 29er is a massive improvement over last year and looks set to be one of the best 29″ full sussers out this year, while still offering classic Kona style.

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