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2021 Kona Big Honzo · 2018 Kona Big Honzo

Specification2021 Kona Big Honzo2018 Kona Big Honzo
Overview
Model year20212018
BrandKonaKona
ModelBig HonzoBig Honzo
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900001979900003473
Original MSRP$1,399.00—
ColorsGloss Metallic Pinot Noir w/ Camel & Black DecalsMatt Black w/ Grey & Yellow Decals
SizesS; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkSuntour XCR34 LOR DS Coil Spring 130mmRockShox Recon Silver RL Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano DeoreSRAM NX
Front derailleurn/an/a
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreSRAM NX
CranksetShimano MT5100; Chainring: 30tSRAM NX; Chainring: 30t Narrow/Wide
Bottom bracketShimano 73mmSRAM GXP PF92
CassetteShimano Deore 11-51t 11spdSRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
ChainKMC X11SRAM PC1110
PedalsKona JS2n/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano MT201 Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano MT201 HydraulicBrake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Hydraulic
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.57BFSA No.57B
HandlebarKona XC/BCKona XC/BC 35
StemKona XCKona XC/BC 35
SaddleKona TrailWTB Volt Sport (Sport 250 size S)
SeatpostTranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mmTrans-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)
RimsWTB ST I35 TCS 2.0WTB Scraper i40p TCS
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless Black 14g
Front tireWTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8"
Rear tireWTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8"
Wheel size27.5"27.5"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Kona Big Honzo2018 Kona Big Honzo
Selected size / positionMM
Reach450 mm450 mm
Stack631 mm623 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°68°
Seat-tube angle75°75°
Seat tube420 mm420 mm
Head tube105 mm100 mm
Chainstay / rear center430 mm415 mm
Wheelbase1173 mm1146 mm
Bottom-bracket drop50 mm55 mm
Bottom-bracket height310 mm310 mm
Standover height729 mm725 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm51 mm
Front center747 mm737 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.