No idea if the chain guide is correct, as ever with Superstar stuff, a basic instruction sheet seems a bit beyond them.....
I've also not ridden it in anger yet so no idea if the guide is any good. I may also switch from the XT middle ring to a non ramped ring which should help if the chain comes off at all.
Mr Tall - are they the forks you got from 29squadron? I'm about to do the same (but with 140mm) and don't really want some bent forks...
Hi Dexter, sorry, only just seen your post.
I contacted 29squadron and they say they are aware of the problem but have never experienced it before so i may just be the unlucky one (although my 2009 120mm maxle rebas are also out of alignment just not quite as badly).
I have sent mine off to Fishers via my LBS as i was told by both LBS and 29squadron that Fishers UK will deal with a warranty claim.
I also emailed Fishers direct several days ago but have heard nothing from them at all which speaks volumes for their customer service.
Are you putting 140mm onto a Honzo frame or something else?
Well Fishers may not have answered my emails but i don't mind seeing as they have returned my forks to my LBS today with brand new lowers after they were only sent away on Tuesday. Can't argue with that service!
They agree that the lowers were wrong and it was obviously no problem that i'd bought the forks abroad instead of the UK.
So hopefully i may actually be able to get out on the Honzo for a proper test ride this weekend. Assuming the new lowers are ok of course..... 
hmmmmm, am thinking about some forks for the Swift but the issues with rockshox keep popping up lately and are putting me off. Need to have a dig about and see what other options there are that don't involve selling a kidney...might involve buying a new frame that'll take tapered forks though 
Good effort.
Where did you find the Revelations??? The only 140mm forks i could find were the Reba's on 29squadron?
Unsure about that headset Dexter as it seems to be zero stack whereas the Honzo takes a zero stack upper and a normal lower one.
I used the Hope pick and mix ones from Merlin which have a 10% discount at the moment up until Valentines day and work out around £54 (bit less if you use quidco etc).
And the frame does come with a qr seatclamp.
Hope your forks are ok, my brand new replacement lowers are marginally better than the first set but the 2.2" Nevegals still rub so i'm going to have an interesting conversation with Fishers this week.....
Ta for the headset info. Got the frame and fork at Hibike.de for about 900euros which I didn't think was too bad. There are really low stocks of Honzos across Europe until May and I got one of the last 3 20L frames. A second set of bent lowers is either bad luck or bad qc, hope you get it sorted.
Good work DB. When does it arrive?
Hi Sam, wheels already delivered, frame fork and tyres sometime in next 10 days...just in time for that demo day!
Good good
Can anyone give me the length of the top tube (actual) on a 20Long Honzo frame? Think I have been sent a 20" by mistake...
Thanks to Bart, the geo figures for the Honzo are:
20L actual top tube length is 24.25". 20" is 23.25/5".
^ Glad to be of help, can't wait to see your build!
Finally got my 20L Honzo built and she is awesome. The first bike that feels like it fits my 6ft5 frame for a long time.
Built with 140mm revelations, tubeless wheels, flat sunline bars and a 50mm thomson stem. Just need to save up for some gears next.
Cool! Bigger pics?
How about these...
Needs new pedals too. If anyone is interested it handles like a slack 26er; the best hardtail I've ever ridden and this build was about £1200.
One more (wrong iso settings, so sorry for the crappy quality) 
That looks awesome. Loving the white Revelations.
How is the clearance with the lower headset cup (CC40) and the Revelation knobs on the fork leg? There's been talk on Mtbr.com that the clearance is minimal, or that I might even not clear the downtube with the CC40 and Revelation.
Care to snap a pic of the clearance? I'm building mine next week finally and will be using the same fork (Revelation RLT 140) and the Cane Creek 40 series headset.
Did you weigh it yet? What dropper post are you using?
Cheers!
There is at least 1.5cm clearance between fork knobs and the downtube, I'll try and take a pic tomorrow. No weight as yet but will do next time I'm in my lbs. Post is an old Crank Bros Joplin that has seen better days but does the job. I know I'm biased but I think it looks awesome, not too much like a clown bike at all!
Looking good, looking forward to giving it a whirl.
needs bar-end plugs 
but apart from that it looks nice!
First month report: Apart from a dodgy bearing in the front wheel I can honestly say that this bike has converted me from 26 to 29 inch wheels. The Enduro hasn't left the shed and apart from occasionally wanting a bit of squish out the back (saving for SJ evo 29er already) and some gears (anyone selling a 1x10 drivetrain?) this is as quick as the Enduro for most of my SE England riding.
lFinally it's done!!!
So after an introduction into the "All-Mountain" segment last year and a quick season on my previous bike , I was itching for a new 29er bike, especially one that fit me right, as the Transition TransAM ended up feeling too small for me @ 6'4". Just a quick ride around the neighborhood tonight on the Honzo and things are looking great this season. :thumbsup:
- 2012 Kona Honzo frame, 20 Long
- 2012 Fox 34 Talas 29 140/110 FIT RLC
- Cane Creek 40 headset cups
- Sun Ringle Charger Expert wheelset, sans stickers
- 2.4 Maxxis Ardent / 2.25 Maxxis Ardent, tubeless, Stans sealant
- Shimano SLX M665 brakes 203/180mm rotors
- Shimano SLX M665 crank
- Shimano XT M770 BB
- e.13 Guidering 32T
- Shimano SLX M662 GS rear derailleur
- Shimano HG-61 12-36 cassette
- Shimano SLX M660 Rapidfire shifter
- MRP Lopes SL chainguide
- Chromag Fubars OSX, 780mm wide, 25mm rise
- ODI Oury lock-on grips
- Thomson X4 50mm stem
- 2012 Rockshox Reverb 420x125mm post
- WTB Deva SLT saddle
- Point1 Racing Podium pedals
- Chromag QR seat clamp
- Chromag QR rear wheel skewer
31.13 lbs
Under 30 lbs would have been nice, but the last minute component changes were so worth it IMO (the Fox 34 and the Reverb post). And it's still lighter than my previous bike, so it's all good!
Eurospek - how do you find the Honzo? It's the best bike I've owned I think, not touched my Enduro since I built the Honzo up.
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