The new Kona Hei Hei CR is built for riders who want to climb like a goat and still grin on every descent. Kona’s long-low geometry keeps you planted, while the sub-2-kg carbon frame keeps weight off your shoulders. SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed gives you the gears to spin up the steepest grades, and 120 mm of plush rear travel erases chunky trail chatter so you can save energy for the next sprint.
This isn’t just another mountain bike. It’s a cheap race bike for beginners who refuse to start on heavy alloy, yet it’s proven at the 24-Hour World Championships. One click of the remote lockout and it morphs into a rigid-feeling trail bike that rockets across rolling singletrack. Whether you’re chasing your first KOM or your hundredth, the Hei Hei CR stacks victories—and smiles—faster than you can say “carbon bike.”
- Lightweight carbon frame & rear triangle
- 29″ wheels for rollover speed on climbs
- RockShox SID Select 120 mm fork
- SRAM Level TLM brakes for confident descents
- Dropper post w/ internal routing for clean looks
Tiffany Cardenas (verified owner) –
Bought this to replace my alloy hardtail and the difference on climbs was instant—felt like someone gave me an extra lung. Check the lightweight carbon mountain bike reviews anywhere, they all say the same: the Hei Hei CR is the best mountain bike for climbing in this price range.
Michael Bright (verified owner) –
I’m new to racing and didn’t want to spend a fortune. The Hei Hei CR is a cheap race bike for beginners that still looks pro in the starting grid. Finished third in my first XC series and still loving the trail bike feel on weekend fun rides.
Riley Brandt (verified owner) –
Needed a top rated trail bike under $2000 and this delivered. The carbon frame is stiff when sprinting but forgiving on long descents. Shipping was fast when I chose to buy Kona Hei Hei CR online—arrived tuned and ready to rip.