Honzo ESD

The Radical Slacker – Kona initially built the Honzo ESD as a test case for the long and low geometry we were developing for the Process X.

Most hardtails tend to be somewhat conservative in their geometry. The Honzo ESD is anything but that. Its cromoly steel frame features a head and seat angle that would be right at home on a modern long travel full suspension bike. Wrapped around a 150mm fork, 4-piston brakes front and rear, shod with meaty Maxxis rubber and featuring a headtube badge may or may not open up the gates to The Underworld, the Honzo ESD is an exercise in barely restrained aggression.

Frame & Fork

• Frame Material: Kona Cromoly Butted
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Grip Damper 150mm Tapered (110mm spacing)
• Rear Shock: n/a

Drivetrain

• Crankarms: SRAM GX Eagle
• Chainrings: 30t X-Sync Eagle
• B/B: SRAM DUB 73mm
• Chain: SRAM NX Eagle
• Cassette: SRAM GX 10-52t (12-speed)
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle
• Shifters: SRAM GX Eagle
• Chainguide: MRP

Brakes & Cockpit

• Brake Calipers: SRAM DB8
• Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm
• Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm
• 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

Wheelset & Tires

• Front Hub: Race Face AR 30 110x15mm
• Rear Hub: Race Face AR 30 148x12mm
• Spokes: Stainless Black 14g
• Rims: Race Face AR 30
• Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai EXO TR 3C 29×2.5″ WT
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR 3C 29×2.4″ WT

Finishing Kit

• Seatpost: TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm
• Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
• Saddle: WTB Volt
• Paint Color: Gloss Faux Chrome w/ Satin Lead Reflective Decals
• Pedals: n/a