2025 Kona Hei Hei CR vs 2026 Whyte T-140 RS
The XL is the Whyte T-140 RS size closest to your XL Kona Hei Hei CR. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Whyte T-140 RS
Compared with the Kona Hei Hei CR in XL, the Whyte T-140 RS in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +20 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Kona Hei Hei CR is drawn. The Whyte T-140 RS numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Hei Hei CR XL | Whyte T-140 RS XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 509 | 510 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 658.5 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 65.3 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.8 | 75.8 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 671 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1262 | 1282 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | 31 | not listed | |
| BB height | 341 | 338 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 755 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 470 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 148 | +8 mm |
Differences are the Whyte T-140 RS minus the Kona Hei Hei CR. Full charts: 2025 Kona Hei Hei CR, 2026 Whyte T-140 RS.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Hei Hei CRWhyte T-140 RS
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Kona Hei Hei CRCR | Whyte T-140 RSRS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona Carbon | Whyte T-140 |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 | Fox 34 Performance Elite Grip2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate | Fox DPS Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB KOM Team i30 | Race Face AR30 Mullet |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Bronze | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 | Whyte 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 780mm wide |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 | Whyte Gravity |
| Grips | Kona Key | Whyte Lock-on Enduro |
| Headset | FSA 57E | not listed |
| Dropper post | TranzX +RAD Internal | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX dropper internal routing | Whyte drop.it II |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Whyte Custom, Dual Density |
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