Matthew Fairbrother

I Turned My Kona Hei Hei Into a Race Machine | Volcanic Epic Prep

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With Volcanic Epic coming up, it was time to shift my Kona Hei Hei into race mode.

While visiting Shimano NZ, I took the opportunity to swap out a few key components and optimise the bike for a week of flat-out XC racing. The goal was simple, shed some weight, sharpen the setup, and make the bike as efficient as possible for fast days of racing where every small detail counts.
Throughout the season this bike runs in a few different configurations depending on the mission and objectives. Sometimes it’s set up as a true “quiver killer” for big rides and adventure projects, but for Volcanic E...