"Over the last few months, I reached for the Hei Hei instead of a hardtail mountain bike, which would normally be my go-to choice for rides on varied terrain."
Bikepacking.com spent three months putting the 2025 Kona Hei Hei through its paces, and they came away seriously impressed. Described as “a perfect mix of fast and stable, making for a perfect ultra-distance race bike or lightweight bikepacking rig,” the Hei Hei delivers responsive ride quality, balanced handling, and thoughtful design throughout.
"Zipping along with friends on much skinnier tires but with all the comfort of a full-suspension mountain bike, it was hard to imagine ever wanting to suffer on a rigid bike ever again."
With a large main triangle and plenty of mounting points, it’s built to go long — whether you’re racing, bikepacking, or just chasing big days in the saddle.
Read the full review HERE.
