Kona Honzo AL/DR 29 - Matt Metallic Sand-Red - 2018

Kona Honzo AL/DR - 2018
The feeling of dirt under your tires and the wind whistling through your ears. That’s why you ride and that’s what the Honzo enables. The Honzo AL/DR’s component selection lets you get the most out of its progressive geometry: a 120mm RockShox Recon fork, a SRAM NX drivetrain, an internally-routed dropper post, and WTB i29 rims with tubeless-ready Maxxis Minions. So get ready for those twists and turns – and the occasional bit of airtime.

KONA 6061 ALUMINUM
Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so we can fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.


INTERNAL HEADSET
Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

TAPERED HEAD TUBE
More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS
Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems.

12x148mm AXLE
12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you’ll see the 12x148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12x142 thru-axle.

Features:

• Frame Material: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
• Wheel Size: 29
• Wheels: WTB STP i29 TCS
• Front Suspension: 120mm
• Fork: RockShox Recon Silver RL Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing
• Crankset: SRAM NX
• Drivetrain: SRAM NX 11spd
• Cockpit: Kona XC/BC 35 bar and stem, Kona Key Grip
• Brakes: Shimano Hydraulic
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 29x2.3"
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 29x2.3"
• Saddle: WTB Volt Sport (Sport 250 size S)