Comments on: 2009 Kona Hei Hei 2-9 Deluxe 29er Bike Review – Interbike 2008 http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/ Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Gear Reviews Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:25:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-9752 Jason Mitchell Mon, 24 May 2010 21:59:00 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-9752 FVA So, sizing is one of the more difficult things to do over the Inerweb, but here's my take: Top-tube length: I like a 23.5-24" top tube Standover: Make sure you have enough room for your boys Stand over some other similar bikes and see how they feel based on top tube, standover and size, then go from there. Whatever you do, you don't want to have a super-long stem. Getting into anything longer than 90mm provides awkward handling, IMO. Best of luck! FVA

So, sizing is one of the more difficult things to do over the Inerweb, but here’s my take:

Top-tube length: I like a 23.5-24″ top tube
Standover: Make sure you have enough room for your boys

Stand over some other similar bikes and see how they feel based on top tube, standover and size, then go from there. Whatever you do, you don’t want to have a super-long stem. Getting into anything longer than 90mm provides awkward handling, IMO. Best of luck!

]]> By: Mr FVA http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-9750 Mr FVA Mon, 24 May 2010 18:41:56 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-9750 Jason, great review. I'm 5'8" - 5'9" and can't decide between a 16" or 18" frame. I saw that you chose a Medium (18") for your height and inseam. Which of these 2 sizes do you think would best fit me? Jason, great review. I’m 5’8″ – 5’9″ and can’t decide between a 16″ or 18″ frame. I saw that you chose a Medium (18″) for your height and inseam. Which of these 2 sizes do you think would best fit me?

]]> By: Kona King Kahuna 29er Review - FeedTheHabit.com http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-9293 Kona King Kahuna 29er Review - FeedTheHabit.com Tue, 04 May 2010 20:30:39 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-9293 [...] is quickly making a name for themselves in 29er land. After ogling over the Hei Hei 2-9, I was anxious to get onboard a hardtail Kona 29er to see if they could sprinkle some magic [...] [...] is quickly making a name for themselves in 29er land. After ogling over the Hei Hei 2-9, I was anxious to get onboard a hardtail Kona 29er to see if they could sprinkle some magic [...]

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-8656 Jason Mitchell Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:52:17 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-8656 I'm 5'11" and have a 32" inseam. The Hei Hei 2-9 is a great bike to get on as an intro into big wheels. I’m 5’11″ and have a 32″ inseam. The Hei Hei 2-9 is a great bike to get on as an intro into big wheels.

]]> By: Robby http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-8654 Robby Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:09:15 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-8654 Hey Jason, Just wondering how tall you are and what your inseam is. I am switching to a 29er and I am trying to figure out how to fit myself. I test rode the Hei Hei yesterday and I can't sleep at night anymore. Sometimes a bike just makes you smile. Hey Jason,
Just wondering how tall you are and what your inseam is. I am switching to a 29er and I am trying to figure out how to fit myself. I test rode the Hei Hei yesterday and I can’t sleep at night anymore. Sometimes a bike just makes you smile.

]]> By: Salsa Big Mama 29er Quick Bike Review - FeedTheHabit.com http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-4746 Salsa Big Mama 29er Quick Bike Review - FeedTheHabit.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:26:53 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-4746 [...] overall. It’s not going to descend with the prowess of a Niner RIP 9, or be as smooth as the Kona Hei Hei 2-9, but I’m thinking it will suit most XC 29er riders just fine. However, I didn’t get to [...] [...] overall. It’s not going to descend with the prowess of a Niner RIP 9, or be as smooth as the Kona Hei Hei 2-9, but I’m thinking it will suit most XC 29er riders just fine. However, I didn’t get to [...]

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-1978 Jason Mitchell Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:22:52 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-1978 Kona does have some crazy ugly designs, but this one is very sweet looking for sure! Kona does have some crazy ugly designs, but this one is very sweet looking for sure!

]]> By: Boyd http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-1977 Boyd Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:45:04 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-1977 While I've owned alot of loud and proud bikes, I rarely ride them for over a year. As a shop owner I appreciate the minimalist graphics approach that I can sell to anyone looking to ride the same bike a long time. Thanks Kona for knocking it out of the park! While I’ve owned alot of loud and proud bikes, I rarely ride them for over a year. As a shop owner I appreciate the minimalist graphics approach that I can sell to anyone looking to ride the same bike a long time. Thanks Kona for knocking it out of the park!

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-1481 Jason Mitchell Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:11:00 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-1481 I agree with you that some of the other bikes in the lineup are nicer-looking. Especially the new Coilair... that bike looks sweet. One of the things about this particular frame is that since it's Scandium, I'm sure they are trying to be minimalist on the paint to save weight. The bright chrome with minimal Kona colors actually looks pretty sweet in person IMO. I agree with you that some of the other bikes in the lineup are nicer-looking. Especially the new Coilair… that bike looks sweet.

One of the things about this particular frame is that since it’s Scandium, I’m sure they are trying to be minimalist on the paint to save weight. The bright chrome with minimal Kona colors actually looks pretty sweet in person IMO.

]]> By: Carl H. Martens http://www.feedthehabit.com/mountain-biking/2009-kona-hei-hei-2-9-deluxe-bike-review-interbike-2008/#comment-1480 Carl H. Martens Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:50:01 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/?p=1141#comment-1480 They ought to work on a better paint/graphics scheme for the bike...not nearly as cool as some of their other frames. They ought to work on a better paint/graphics scheme for the bike…not nearly as cool as some of their other frames.

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