Kona was making aggressive hardtails long before the Nimble 9 was around. The Chute debuted in 1999 and was billed as a "Northshore Hardtail." The Honzo came in 2012 but was built to carry on the legacy that bikes like Chute and Stuff created in the late 90s and early 00s. Regardless, finding a hardtail that feels as fun (I might argue they're not quite as capable, but definitely as fun) as a full-suspension bike is a real treat.
Feb. 4, 2022, 8:31 a.m. - Lacy Kemp
Kona was making aggressive hardtails long before the Nimble 9 was around. The Chute debuted in 1999 and was billed as a "Northshore Hardtail." The Honzo came in 2012 but was built to carry on the legacy that bikes like Chute and Stuff created in the late 90s and early 00s. Regardless, finding a hardtail that feels as fun (I might argue they're not quite as capable, but definitely as fun) as a full-suspension bike is a real treat.