Re-introducing the Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa

THERE'S STYLISH... and then there’s hearing a stranger say, “Hot damn, that bike is siiick!” as you cruise by with effortless style. The Humuhumunukunukuapua’a has always been that bike. With its core retro look, it reminds us all of those grimy, good ol’ days when beach cruisers and klunkers ruled the cycling scene. Every rider needs that beautiful beater of a bike to sleuth down to the local bar, then be ready to get weird with your pals on that swerve-y bike path home.

THAT'S WHY KONA BROUGHT BACK the Humu—their no-nonsense bike with that iconic double top tube attitude. Sliding dropouts make single-speed setups a breeze, and standardization like Boost spacing and IS brake mounts means your MTB take-offs never go into a stagnant bin. Kona has updated this hot rod with brand-new geometry borrowed from our best-selling commuters—bringing forward a comfort and stability that feels great. Custom Kona Cruiser handlebars offer a tall, comfortable rider position with the width to provide ultimate stability during those inevitable playful lines. The name is hard to pronounce, but the bike is easy in every way.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Kona Cromoly frame and fork with twin top tubes 
• MTB standardization including 12 x 148mm and 15 x 110mm hubs and thru-axle 
• Sliding dropouts for adjustable CSL 
• Heavy-duty FSA direct-mount crank / chainwheel 
• WTB Comfort saddle 
• 32T x 18T single-speed drivetrain or standard HG cassette body for easy multisided conversion 
• Tekto hydraulic disc brakes
• New Kona Cruiser handlebars at 820mm width with crossbar 
• New WTB GROOV-E 29 x 2.25" tires on WTB ST i30 rims

Specs

Frame Material: Kona Cromoly Butted
Sizes: S, M, L, XL
Fork: Kona Cruiser Fork 110mm spacing
Crankarms: FSA Comet 1x
Chainrings: 32t DM
B/B: FSA 73mm
Pedals: Kona HTI
Chain: KMC Z1
Cassette: SS 18t
Chainguide: n/a
F/D: n/a
R/D: n/a
Shifters: n/a
Brake Calipers: Tektro HD-M280
Front Brake Rotor: Tektro TR180
Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro TR160
Brake Levers: Tektro HD-M280
Headset: TH ZST No.10
Handlebar: Kona Cruiser Bar
Stem: Kona XC/BC
Seatpost: Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
Grips: Kona Key Grip
Saddle: WTB Comfort steel
Front Hub: Formula 110x15mm
Rear Hub: Shimano 148x12mm
Spokes: Stainless Black 14g
Rims: WTB Comfort
Front Tire: WTB Groov-E Comp 29x2.25"
Rear Tire: WTB Groov-E Comp 29x2.25"
Paint Color: Gloss Clematis w/ Near White, Bone, Nectarine & Fjord Decals
*All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

About the Artist

Alex Heilbron is Los Angeles–based artist with an MFA from UCLA, Alex’s work has been exhibited internationally—from Los Angeles and Dallas to Paris, Düsseldorf, and Moscow—and recognized with prestigious awards including the Pollock-Krasner Grant and the Helen Frankenthaler Scholarship. Known for her bold use of repeating patterns that blur the line between hand-made craft and digital code, her work plays with grids, flowers, and glitches in ways that feel both timeless and futuristic, exploring themes of femininity, labor, and technology. 

To say Alex is part of the Kona family is an understatement: daughter of Jake Heilbron, co-founder of the brand, she has a deep connection to its legacy. Her unique ties to Kona, combined with a bold, playful style that transforms familiar forms into striking, thought-provoking works, made her the perfect collaborator for our limited-edition Humu cruiser. The Kona design team is proud to collaborate with such a creative force in our latest Artist Series for a timeless classic like the Humu.

For each of the 200 numbered, limited-edition bikes sold, $20 will be donated to Indigenous Women Outdoors — helping contribute to future gatherings, shared experiences, and access to the outdoors.