I have the 2019 Honzo, excellent bike. I have thousands of miles on it by now, i use it to stay in shape riding around our many trails here. We have mostly very smooth trails here, that's why i chose a hardtail. Recommended if you're looking for a hardtail.
Thanks for this. I have a 2020 Honzo and have ridden it a lot. I did have to replace the cassette (then an SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50) in under a year as I spent too much time on the top cog, but other than that it's been great.
hard to say, we have fitted a 48t on in the past. the limiting factor is the chain stay flaring out, you can over come this with a wider bottom bracket but the chain line is then off set. so im going to say 48-50 tops you will need a longer chain to suit but the rear mech wont be affected by the larger ring provided the chain is the correct length. hope this helps
Depending where you are in the world the uk shipments all come out of Germany and we have been seeing delays up to 2 months, it’s so hard to predict if the brand is accurately guessing or just throwing a dart at the calendar.
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I have 2017 AL/DL
It's so capable and versatile - I've ridden it at lift-access DH and bikepacking.
Highly recommended
I have the 2019 Honzo, excellent bike. I have thousands of miles on it by now, i use it to stay in shape riding around our many trails here. We have mostly very smooth trails here, that's why i chose a hardtail. Recommended if you're looking for a hardtail.
thanks for the comment
Nice bike thanks for great review.!
Thanks for this. I have a 2020 Honzo and have ridden it a lot. I did have to replace the cassette (then an SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50) in under a year as I spent too much time on the top cog, but other than that it's been great.
great to hear
What is the weight of this Honzo (DL ?)
Mine in large is around 33-34lbs setup tubeless. She's a bit of a pig but dont notice it on trails.
I got mina at around 13 kg with a large rim
thru axel front and rear but why cant they make the cables internal
Cose it.s far easier to service , fix or upgrade yourselfe
@@bartekbgraczyk5574 true but you do that once in a couple years kinda if even that. The cables scratch the frame : )
No iSG tabs for a bashguard?
no
Do the shins I deore breaks have the forward moving fonction? Like if ever you jolt out your finger or is it stiff?
It’s stiff, I think I understand your question.
Is the bottom bracket threaded or press fit?? thanks!
It’s a standard threaded bb in the frame
Do you have a Kahuna you could make a video of please? and how do the Honzo compare to the Kahuna? Thanks
i have one left i will try get a comparison as its due to leave the workshop next week to its new home
Kahuna has a little longer “tail”. Chainstays are longer than the honzo
Hello, what's the biggest ring you can fit on the front?
hard to say, we have fitted a 48t on in the past. the limiting factor is the chain stay flaring out, you can over come this with a wider bottom bracket but the chain line is then off set.
so im going to say 48-50 tops
you will need a longer chain to suit but the rear mech wont be affected by the larger ring provided the chain is the correct length.
hope this helps
I ordered one of these from my LBS in October and it keeps getting delayed 🙃 Appreciate the video! Liked and subbed.
Depending where you are in the world the uk shipments all come out of Germany and we have been seeing delays up to 2 months, it’s so hard to predict if the brand is accurately guessing or just throwing a dart at the calendar.
As a shop guy...be thankful you're getting one at all :) Specialied canceled 40 pre-sold bikes we had coming in the couldn't fufill.
@@icas80 I ordered it not expecting it before April. Just got it last week and its a hoot!
@@rated89 Gratz! Honestly...I find Kona has been one of the better companies for ETAs.
@@icas80 its so hard to tell what brands will actualy look after us bike shops
Great bike, but is it worth the two grand?
What you can get in that price range to hit trails, yes.
@@Sharkboy279 you can hit rails on a $600 bike
you missed the most important thing the frame lol
Ohh no what was it?
@@thefrothybikeco say that it is a thru axle both front and rear
If its not Scottish its crap
What is the max tire size for the rear?
I wouldn't be comfortable running more than a 2.5"
I just put 2.5s on my 2019 Honzo. Looks like it's about the maximum. Maybe a 2.6 will fit but the clearance will be microscopic.
@@Guovssohas thanks for the input.