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2021 Kona Big Honzo
Original manufacturer specifications including 27.5" wheels, geometry for 4 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2021
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,399.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Gloss Metallic Pinot Noir w/ Camel & Black Decals
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 24 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900001979
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Suntour XCR34 LOR DS Coil Spring 130mm |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | Shimano MT5100; Chainring: 30t |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 73mm |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 11-51t 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| 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 |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC |
| Stem | Kona XC |
| Saddle | Kona Trail |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) / (R) Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB ST I35 TCS 2.0 |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Tire | WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8" |
| Rear Tire | WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8" |
| Wheel Size | 27.5" |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 370 mm | 420 mm | 470 mm | 530 mm |
| Top tube | 592 mm | 619 mm | 647 mm | 684 mm |
| Head tube | 95 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 125 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° | 67.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 75° | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1144 mm | 1173 mm | 1202 mm | 1241 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Reach | 425 mm | 450 mm | 475 mm | 510 mm |
| Stack | 622 mm | 631 mm | 640 mm | 649 mm |
| Standover height | 723 mm | 729 mm | 736 mm | 758 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm |
| Front center | 719 mm | 747 mm | 776 mm | 815 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 541 mm | 541 mm | 541 mm | 541 mm |
Geometry source: Kona first-party archive metric geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
S geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 622 mm sits somewhat taller than typical. The chainstay of 430 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. The head angle of 67.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Compared with 86 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze S geometry M geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 631 mm sits somewhat taller than typical. The chainstay of 430 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. The head angle of 67.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Compared with 86 distinct mountain geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze M geometry L geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 640 mm sits toward the taller end. The chainstay of 430 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. The head angle of 67.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Compared with 79 distinct mountain geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze L geometry XL geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 649 mm sits somewhat taller than typical. The chainstay of 430 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical. Its reach of 510 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 71 distinct mountain geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2019–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XL geometry Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
KMC X11
Exact archived model
Shimano Deore 11-51t 11spd
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 11-speed Manufacturer configuration identified from the published drivetrain
WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (6)
Shimano MT5100; Chainring: 30t
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano Deore
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Deore
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
31.6 mm dropper post
Dropper post identified — verify travel, routing and insertion depth
FSA No.57B
Exact archived model
WTB ST I35 TCS 2.0
Named archived component — verify dimensions
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesIdentify the installed brake system before riding or ordering parts. Test every installed brake separately at walking speed, confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly, then inspect its pads, braking surfaces and complete cable or hose path.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 11-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2021 Kona Big Honzo · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted · Fork: Suntour XCR34 LOR DS Coil Spring 130mm
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Suntour XCR34 LOR DS Coil Spring 130mm
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: Shimano MT5100; Chainring: 30t · Bottom bracket: Shimano 73mm · Cassette: Shimano Deore 11-51t 11spd · Chain: KMC X11
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: 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
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 27.5" · Rims: WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 · Hubs: (F) Shimano 110x15mm (centerlock) / (R) Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock) · Front tire: WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8" · Rear tire: WTB Ranger 27.5x2.8"
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA No.57B · Handlebar: Kona XC/BC · Stem: Kona XC · Seatpost: TranzX Dropper Internal 31.6mm · Saddle: Kona Trail · Pedals: Kona JS2
Before and during the test ride
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