"When the Kona Honzo ESD first came out in 2021, people questioned whether such radical geometry and aggressive components belonged on a hardtail. Fast forward to today though, and it seems like most major brands are jumping on the trends Kona helped popularize five years ago. But is the Kona Honzo ESD still worth buying in 2026? We spent some time riding one to find out!" SPOILER ALERT - IT'S AN EASY YES!
