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Kona Releases New Hei Hei Supreme XC 29er for 2013, Switch from Scandium to Carbon

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Kona 2013 29er Hei Hei Supreme

 

We got the chance to try out Kona’s 2012 29er line and we’re big fans of the bikes, the Hei Hei Supreme in particular.

For 2013 they’re changing things up. Hei Hei Supreme gets upgraded from scandium 6069 to a carbon construction. Aside from a switch of material, Kona altered the rear triangle to stiffen the bike, shrinking from 18″ to a fairly short 17.5″ (445mm) chainstay, and made slight changes in fit and components. The groupset is complete SRAM XO with Avid rotors. The handlebar, stem and seatpost are Raceface Turbine. A Fox Float 100mm adjust fit fork is linked to tubeless ready Easton EA90 XC wheels spaced 142x12mm on the rear hub. BB size has changed too, from 73mm to press fit 92mm.

MSRP is $5499 in 5 sizes: 15, 17, 18, 19 and 21 inches. Click ‘more’ for full specs…

Frame Material Kona Race Light Carbon 100mm Travel
Sizes 15″, 17″, 18″, 19″, 21″
Rear Shock Fox Float CTD Adjust BV
Fork Fox Float CTD Adjust Fit 100mm Tapered
Crankarms Sram XO
Chainrings 38/24t
B/B Sram XO
Pedals Shimano M520 Clipless
Chain Sram PC1031
Freewheel Sram PG1030 11-36t 10 spd
F/D Sram XO
R/D Sram XO Type 2
Shifters Sram XO
Brake Calipers Sram XO
Front Brake Rotor Avid HS1 180mm
Rear Brake Rotor Avid HS1 160mm
Brake Levers Sram XO
Headset FSA No.57E
Handlebar RaceFace Turbine
Stem RaceFace Turbine
Seatpost RaceFace Turbine
Seat Clamp Kona Clamp
Grips Kona Race Light LOG
Saddle WTB Volt Race
Front Hub Easton EA90 XC Wheelset 15mm
Rear Hub Easton EA90 XC Wheelset 142x12mm
Spokes Easton EA90 XC Wheelset
Rims Easton EA90 XC Wheelset
Front Tire Maxxis Ikon 29×2.2″ Folding
Rear Tire Maxxis Ikon 29×2.2″ Folding
Paint Color Matt UD Carbon w/White & Cyan
Extras N/A

 

Thanks for the tip Jake Therrien.

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John
John
11 years ago

Does anyone know if they are still going to keep the Magic Link bikes in their line?

Bendik
Bendik
11 years ago

The Kadabras will still be in the lineup. Ig You go to their website alle the 2013s are online.

Gillis
Gillis
11 years ago

John, they still have the Cadabra’s but the Coilair & 2×2 are gone. The Link’s magic may be running out.

Samuel J. Greear
11 years ago

They shortened the rear end! Holy cow! Will this new carbon rear end retro-fit onto 2012 and prior alloy frames and be available through warranty to those unfortunate folks who purchased a prior version of this bike?

Vas
Vas
11 years ago

Any idea what the approximate weight will be?

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