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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2021 Kona Big Honzo has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2018 Kona Big Honzo in the selected sizes.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2021 Kona Big Honzo has a 18% lower climbing ratio than 2018 Kona Big Honzo.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.59:1Highest2.73:1Total range464%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.8.
Lowest0.71:1Highest2.73:1Total range382%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.8.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2021 Kona Big Honzo
2018 Kona Big Honzo
Overview
Model Year
2021
2018
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Big Honzo
Big Honzo
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$1,399.00
Not documented
Colors
Gloss Metallic Pinot Noir w/ Camel & Black Decals
Matt Black w/ Grey & Yellow Decals
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Suntour XCR34 LOR DS Coil Spring 130mm
RockShox Recon Silver RL Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Deore
SRAM NX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
SRAM NX
Crankset
Shimano MT5100; Chainring: 30t
SRAM NX; Chainring: 30t Narrow/Wide
Bottom Bracket
Shimano 73mm
SRAM GXP PF92
Cassette
Shimano Deore 11-51t 11spd
SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
Chain
KMC X11
SRAM PC1110
Pedals
Kona JS2
—
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Shimano MT201 Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano MT201 Hydraulic
Brake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Hydraulic
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA No.57B
FSA No.57B
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC
Kona XC/BC 35
Stem
Kona XC
Kona XC/BC 35
Saddle
Kona Trail
WTB Volt Sport (Sport 250 size S)
Seatpost
TranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mm
Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) / (R) Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock)
(F) Shimano Deore 110x15mm (centerlock) / (R) Shimano Deore 148x12mm (centerlock)
Rims
WTB ST I35 TCS 2.0
WTB Scraper i40p TCS
Spokes
Stainless Black 14g
Stainless Black 14g
Front Tire
WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"
Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8"
Rear Tire
WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"
Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8"
Wheel Size
27.5"
27.5"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
450 mm
450 mm
Stack
631 mm
623 mm
Head-tube angle
67.5°
68°
Seat-tube angle
75°
75°
Seat tube
420 mm
420 mm
Head tube
105 mm
100 mm
Chainstay / rear center
430 mm
415 mm
Wheelbase
1173 mm
1146 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
50 mm
55 mm
Bottom-bracket height
310 mm
310 mm
Standover height
729 mm
725 mm
Fork offset / rake
51 mm
51 mm
Front center
747 mm
737 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.