Kona Team Rider Eddie Reynolds is no stranger to building bikes that stop people in their tracks. Over the years we've seen him lace up 27.5" wheels in bikes designed for 29ers, dream up some wild custom paint jobs, and generally ignore the rulebook in the best possible way.
After proving just how capable a custom Hei Hei CR could be as a dual slalom bike, Eddie is back with another creation. This time he's built up a size small alloy Hei Hei for Crankworx Whistler, transforming our fast and efficient XC bike into a purpose-built slalom machine that's ready to battle between the tape.
We caught up with Eddie in Whistler to get the full rundown on his latest one-of-a-kind build.
Shimano has been a long-time sponsor of Eddie's, and the build is anchored with a set of XTR cranks and a matching pressfit BB.
Shifting is taken care of with Shimano's wireless XT Di2 rear mech mated to a 12-speed 9-45t cassette.
The rear suspension is handled by a Marzocchi inline Bomber shock, the seatpost is a Fox Transfer Performance Elite, and the saddle is a Deity Speedtrap.
Up front, you'll find a 130mm travel Marzocchi Bomber Z1. For wheels, Eddie is rocking the Raceface Turbine MX wheelset with a 27.5" Maxxis Assegai EXO+ up front and a 27.5" Minion DHR II DD out the back of the bike, both with CushCore inserts.
There's more Deity goodness in the cockpit with a Copperhead stem holding a 40mm rise Zink Deity bar.
Shimano XT stoppers slow things down.
Deity Flat Trak pedals ensure Eddie's feet stay exactly where he wants them.
