Kona Honzo ESD 29” – The Radical Slacker

This isn’t your average hardtail—it’s an unapologetic, steel-framed chaos machine. The Kona Honzo ESD was born as an experiment in pushing geometry to the limits, and what emerged is a trail-devouring, berm-slashing, boundary-breaking beast. With a slack head angle, steep seat tube, and a rowdy 150mm Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork, this bike rides more like a long-travel enduro rig than any “typical” hardtail.

Built around a burly Kona Cromoly steel frame, the Honzo ESD is the hardtail that full-suspension bikes secretly fear. Whether you're sending techy lines, punishing descents, or just out to cause some trail-side mayhem, this thing is built to shred with barely contained fury. Steel is real—and the Honzo ESD proves it's still a damn riot.

Key Features

• Aggressive geometry inspired by the Process X for downhill-ready confidence
• Kona Cromoly butted steel frame for strength, flex, and unmistakable ride feel
• 150mm Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork with Grip Damper for full-send capability
• SRAM DB8 4-piston brakes with 200mm rotors for big stopping power
• SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain for all-terrain versatility
• Maxxis Assegai & Minion DHR II tire combo for unbeatable traction
• TranzX dropper post to stay in control when the trail turns nasty
• Designed to make full-suspension riders nervous

Full Specifications

• Frame – Kona Cromoly Butted Steel
• Fork – Marzocchi Bomber Z1, 150mm Travel, Grip Damper, Tapered Steerer, 110mm Boost Spacing
• Sizes Available – S, M, L, XL
• Crankset – SRAM GX Eagle, 30T X-Sync Chainring
• Bottom Bracket – SRAM DUB 73mm
• Chain – SRAM NX Eagle
• Cassette – SRAM GX Eagle 10-52T, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur – SRAM GX Eagle
• Shifter – SRAM GX Eagle
• Chainguide – MRP
• Brakes – SRAM DB8 4-Piston
• Rotors – SRAM Centerline 200mm (Front & Rear)
• Brake Levers – SRAM DB8
• Headset – FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS
• Handlebar – Race Face Aeffect R 35
• Stem – Race Face Aeffect R 35
• Grips – Kona Key Grip
• Seatpost – TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal, 31.6mm
• Seat Clamp – Kona Clamp
• Saddle – WTB Volt
• Wheels – Race Face AR 30
• Hubs – Front: 110x15mm | Rear: 148x12mm
• Spokes – Stainless Black 14g
• Front Tire – Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
• Rear Tire – Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4" WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR
• Paint Color – Gloss Faux Chrome w/ Satin Lead Reflective Decals
• Pedals – Not included

Why You Want This Bike

Because full suspension is overrated—sometimes. The Kona Honzo ESD is a hardtail that lets you ride harder, rowdier, and more connected to the trail than you ever thought possible. It rewards aggression, demands commitment, and absolutely rips. If you're tired of playing it safe and want a bike that thrives on chaos, the Honzo ESD is your metal-clad, slack-angled enabler.

This isn’t just a hardtail. It’s a steel-framed declaration of war.