Kona Hei Hei CR, verde

The Hei Hei CR marries practical and sleek to produce a workhorse of a bike. A Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed drivetrain provides reliable shifting across a broad 10-51t gear range. A Fox Float 34 Performance fork and DPS Evol Performance rear shock add 120mm of suspension front and rear. The Kona Race Light Carbon frame with updated geometry is the perfect base for riders whether they’re smashing lines between the tape or on their local singletrack.

Kona Carbon
Designed to be lightweight and built to demanding standards. Carbon fiber has long been praised for its weight and strength, but rather than chase grams, Kona place their efforts on the performance that is possible when the right high-modulus fibers are in the right places. The designers work very closely with their manufacturer to ensure there is no compromise to the desired ride characteristics, durability and – finally – weight stipulations that Kona expect from the bikes.

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.

Fuse independent suspension
The Fuse Independent Suspension is designed to be as lightweight and efficient as possible, oriented specifically for the demands of the modern XC trail rider. Like all of their suspension platforms, the Fuse IS is designed around a single pivot with a predictable leverage ratio for a responsive, snappy feel. Built for the Hei Hei platform, the frame features a seat stay that relies on small degrees of frame flex rather than a pivot at the seat and chainstay junction. The result is an efficient, laterally stiff suspension system that takes weight savings to a new level.