Kona Honzo ESD 29 - Metallic Black - 2025

KONA HONZO ESD 29

The Kona Honzo ESD 29 is not your typical hardtail—it’s an aggressive, steel-framed machine built for steep, fast, and rowdy riding. Originally developed as a test bed for the Process X’s radical geometry, it features long, low, and slack angles, a 150mm Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork, and meaty Maxxis rubber. With 4-piston brakes, a Shimano SLX drivetrain, and a burly steel frame, the Honzo ESD is an exercise in barely restrained aggression—ready to smash down technical descents while still delivering that hardtail precision.

FRAME MATERIAL
Kona Cromoly Butted

SIZES
S, M, L, XL

SUSPENSION
Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Grip Damper, 150mm Travel, Tapered, 110mm Spacing

DRIVETRAIN
Crankset: Race Face Aeffect R, 30T Wide/Narrow
Bottom Bracket: Race Face, 73mm
Chain: Shimano Deore
Cassette: Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12-Speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Shifter: Shimano XT

BRAKES
Brake Calipers: Shimano Deore
Front Rotor: Shimano RT64, 203mm (Centerlock)
Rear Rotor: Shimano RT64, 180mm (Centerlock)
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore

COCKPIT
Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS
Handlebar: Race Face Aeffect R 35
Stem: Race Face Aeffect R 35
Grips: Kona Key Grip
Saddle: WTB Volt
Seatpost: TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever, 31.6mm
Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp

WHEELS & TIRES
Rims: Race Face AR 30
Spokes: Stainless Black 14g
Front Hub: Shimano SLX or Formula, 110x15mm
Rear Hub: Shimano SLX or Formula, 148x12mm
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai EXO TR 3C, 29x2.5" WT
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR 3C, 29x2.4" WT

PAINT COLOR
Gloss Metallic Black w/ Furnace Fade & Purple Decals

The Honzo ESD 29 is a hard-hitting steel hardtail that rewrites the rules of aggressive trail riding. If you’re looking for a no-compromise, ultra-capable hardtail that shreds like a long-travel enduro bike, the Honzo ESD is your ride.