- 3-2.5 Titanium frame
- 31.6 dropper compatible with Stealth routing
- Modular dropout system
- 44mm head tube
- Excellent tire clearance
Frame Features:
Featuring a raw finish, the new 3-2.5 Titanium Honzo frame is highlighted by a stiff 12x142 rear axle, a long front center for great cockpit mobility and standover, relatively slack 68 degree head angle, a low bottom bracket, extremely short rear triangle, and a 31.6 dropper compatible seat tube with Stealth routing. The frame comes stock with the same adjustable thru-axle sliding geared dropouts as its steel cousin, but singlespeed versions are available. Because it has a yoke at the chainstay/bottom bracket bridge, there is room for wider tires. The ride features incredible front end and overall stiffness, intuitive trail performance and efficient pedaling. Light, lively and active, this is a trail gazelle.
GEOMETRY mminches
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST Length | 381 | 432 | 478 | 508 |
| 2 | TT Length | 594 | 614 | 641 | 668 |
| 3 | Reach | 416 | 435 | 460 | 485 |
| 4 | Stack | 636 | 641 | 646 | 650 |
| 5 | Standover | 720 | 720 | 715 | 715 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| 7 | HT Length | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 |
| 9 | CS Length | 415 | 415 | 415 | 415 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| 11 | BB Height | 310 | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1106 | 1127 | 1154 | 1181 |
| 13 | Front Center | 699 | 720 | 747 | 774 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 528 | 528 | 528 | 528 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST Length | 15 | 17 | 18.8 | 20 |
| 2 | TT Length | 23.4 | 24.2 | 25.2 | 26.3 |
| 3 | Reach | 16.4 | 17.1 | 18.1 | 19.1 |
| 4 | Stack | 25 | 25.2 | 25.4 | 25.6 |
| 5 | Standover | 28.3 | 28.3 | 28.1 | 28.1 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| 7 | HT Length | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 | 74.5 |
| 9 | CS Length | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| 11 | BB Height | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 43.5 | 44.4 | 45.4 | 46.5 |
| 13 | Front Center | 27.5 | 28.3 | 29.4 | 30.5 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 20.8 | 20.8 | 20.8 | 20.8 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
SIZING + FIT
ROAD/CX/ASPHALT
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Road | CX/Freerange | Dews/Esatto/PhD/PW3/PHF | CoCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 25” - 27” | 64 - 69 cm | 48 | 46/48 cm | Small | |
| 5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 28" | 66 - 71 cm | 49 cm | 48/49/49.5 | 46/48/49 cm | Small, Medium |
| 5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 29" | 69 - 74 cm | 49/52/53 cm | 49/49.5/51/53 | 48/49/52/53/54 cm | Medium, Large |
| 5'6" - 5'11" | 168 - 180 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | 49/53/54/56 cm | 51/53/54/56 | 52/53/54/55/56 cm | Medium, Large |
| 5'10" - 6'3" | 178 - 190 cm | 31" - 33" | 79 - 84 cm | 53/56/58/59/61 cm | 54/56/57/59 | 54/55/56/57/58/59/61 cm | Large, XL |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | 59/61 cm | 59/61/63 | 57/58/59/61 cm | N/A |
MTB/ALL MOUNTAIN/GRAVITY
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Crosstrail | MTB/XC Trail/Fat | All Mountain/Enduro | Gravity/DH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 24” - 27” | 61 - 69 cm | Small | XS/Small | XS/Small | Small |
| 5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 29" | 66 - 74 cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small | Small |
| 5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 30" | 69 - 76 cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
| 5'6" - 5'10" | 168 - 178 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
| 5'9" - 6'0" | 175 - 183 cm | 30" - 33" | 76 - 84 cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large | Medium/Large | Medium/Large |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 cm | 32" - 35" | 81 - 89 cm | Medium, Large, XL | Medium, Large, XL | Large/XL | Medium/Large |
| 6'1" - 6'5" | 185 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large/XL | Large |
FEATURES
3-2.5 TITANIUM
At Kona, we only use 3-2.5 Titanium, an incredibly strong and lightweight metal consisting of three percent aluminum, 2.5 percent vanadium, and 94.5 percent pure titanium. Excellent fatigue life, lightweight property consistency, formability, and corrosion resistance are but a few of the reasons we use 3-2.5. Our titanium frames, aside from the Honzo Ti, which is made in Taiwan, are manufactured in Tennessee, U.S.A., by Lynskey Performance Designs, one of the top titanium fabricators in the world.
Models: Honzo Ti Frame, Raijin Ti Frame, Explosif Ti Frame, Rove Ti Frame, Esatto Ti Disc Frame
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.
Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Stinky 26, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Kahuna DL, Kahuna, Big Kahuna, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Blast, Cinder Cone, Explosif, Shred, Unit, Lava Dome, Mahuna, Wozo, Wo, Mohala, Tika, Coco, Stinky 24, Shred 24, Shred 20, Splice, Splice Deluxe, Jake, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto, Esatto Fast, Zone LTD, Big Rove AL, Dr Dew, Dew Deluxe, Dew Plus, Dewey, Ute, Honzo Ti Frame
44mm HEAD TUBE
44mm headtubes are a versatile spec which works with both straight and tapered steerers by switching out the lower headset cup. The stock configuration is internal and is for 1 1/8” steerer. Switching to an external lower cup allows for the use of a tapered 1.5” steerer. The best of both worlds.
12x142mm 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.
Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto Fast, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Zone LTD, PhD, Honzo Ti frame, Esatto Ti Disc Frame
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Register a new 2017 Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE
Kona warrants to the original owner that this new Kona bicycle shall be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the United States or Canada and operated under normal conditions and use. During this one-year period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, all parts that are found by Kona to be defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of all parts.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON BICYCLE FRAME
When warranty on non-carbon Kona bikes and frames is NOT registered within three months of purchase, Kona warrants to the original owner that the frame of this new Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for a three-year period. IF THE WARRANTY IS REGISTERED WITH KONA WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE BICYCLE, THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER, with the exception of carbon bikes and frames. During warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner’s manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information.
Note: this Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe.
