Kona Honzo (2015)

The Honzo is a cult bike in the aggressive all-mountain cromoly hardtail world. Think of it as a hardtail Process. Defined by its slack 68-degree headtube angle, low bottom bracket and shortest-in-class chainstays, with a super-low toptube for great standover, the bike inspires big confidence—no surprise then that the Honzo’s geometry has been much ripped off and duplicated. Significant weight reduction and a smoother pedal feel are new highlights of this year’s model, along with a Shimano 10-speed drivetrain with Deore Shadow clutch derailleur and Race Face Evolve cranks with a Narrow/Wide ring that eliminates the need for a chain guide.