Process 153 CR/DL 27.5
“The updated Process 153 CR/DL puts itself squarely among the best all-mountain and enduro bikes at a competitive price.”
- Vital MTB
- Frame Material: Kona DH Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum Chainstays
- Wheels: WTB KOM Trail i29 27.5” TCS rims
- Suspension Platform: Beamer
- Front/Rear Suspension: 160mm/153mm
- Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik RC2 160mm
- Crankset: SRAM Descendant Carbon DUB
- Drivetrain: SRAM XO1 Eagle 12spd
- Brakes: SRAM Code RSC with 200mm front / 200mm rear rotor
- Seat Post: RockShox Reverb w/1x Remote Lever
- Cockpit: Kona 35mm Bar/Stem with Kona Lock-on Key Grip
- Front Tire: Maxxis DHF 2.5” WT TR/3C/EXO tires
- Rear tire: Maxxis DHF 2.3” TR/3C/EXO tires
- Saddle: WTB Volt Pro
SPECIFICATIONS
| Frame Material | Kona DH Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum Chain Stays 153mm Travel |
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe RCT Trunnion |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RC2 Charger 2 DebonAir 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing |
| Crankarms | SRAM Descendant Carbon DUB |
| Chainrings | 34t X-Sync Eagle |
| B/B | SRAM DUB PF92 |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Chain | SRAM GX-Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01-Eagle 10-50t 12spd |
| Chainguide | n/a |
| F/D | n/a |
| R/D | SRAM X01-Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM X01-Eagle |
| Brake Calipers | SRAM Code RSC |
| Front Brake Rotor | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code RSC |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Seatpost | Rock Shox Reverb w/1x Remote Lever 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Pro (Pro 250 size S) |
| Front Hub | SRAM S900 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | SRAM S900 148x12mm |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Rims | WTB KOM Trail TCS |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.5" WT |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3" |
| Paint Color | Gloss Silver Gray w/ Mint Green & Dark Gray Decals |
| Extras | n/a |
All specifications are subject to change without notice
GEOMETRY mminches
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST Length | 385 | 410 | 450 | 485 |
| 2 | TT Length | 573 | 600 | 629 | 668 |
| 3 | Reach | 425 | 450 | 475 | 510 |
| 4 | Stack | 602 | 607 | 616 | 625 |
| 5 | Standover | 702 | 701 | 701 | 700 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 |
| 7 | HT Length | 115 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 76.0 | 76.0 | 76.0 | 76.0 |
| 9 | CS Length | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 11 | BB Height | 345 | 345 | 345 | 345 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1163 | 1190 | 1219 | 1258 |
| 13 | Front Center | 738 | 765 | 794 | 833 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 552 | 552 | 552 | 552 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST Length | 15.2 | 16.1 | 17.7 | 19.1 |
| 2 | TT Length | 22.6 | 23.6 | 24.8 | 26.3 |
| 3 | Reach | 16.7 | 17.7 | 18.7 | 20.1 |
| 4 | Stack | 23.7 | 23.9 | 24.3 | 24.6 |
| 5 | Standover | 27.6 | 27.6 | 27.6 | 27.6 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 |
| 7 | HT Length | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 76.0 | 76.0 | 76.0 | 76.0 |
| 9 | CS Length | 16.7 | 16.7 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 11 | BB Height | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 45.8 | 46.9 | 48.0 | 49.5 |
| 13 | Front Center | 29.1 | 30.1 | 31.3 | 32.8 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 21.7 | 21.7 | 21.7 | 21.7 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
SIZING + FIT
ROAD/CX/ASPHALT
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Road/Rove | Libre | CX/Sutra | Dews | CoCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'1" | 147-155 cm | 24”-27” | 61-69 cm | 46-48 cm | 46 cm | 46-48 cm | 46-48 cm | Small |
| 5'0"-5'3" | 152-160 cm | 26"-29" | 66-74 cm | 48-50 cm | 46-49 cm | 48-50 cm | 46-49 cm | Small, Medium |
| 5'2"-5'7" | 157-170 cm | 27"-30" | 69-76 cm | 48-52 cm | 49-51 cm | 48-52 cm | 48-54 cm | Medium, Large |
| 5'6"-5'10" | 168-178 cm | 29"-31" | 74-79 cm | 52-54 cm | 51-54 cm | 52-54 cm | 52-56 cm | Medium, Large |
| 5'9"-6'0" | 175-183 cm | 30"-33" | 76-84 cm | 52-56 cm | 54-55 cm | 52-56 cm | 54-59 cm | Large, XL |
| 5'11"-6'2" | 180-188 cm | 32"-35" | 81-89 cm | 54-58 cm | 54-55 cm | 54-58 cm | 58-61 cm | Large, XL |
| 6'1"-6'5" | 185-196 cm | 33"-36" | 84-91 cm | 56-58 cm | 55 cm | 56-58 cm | 58-61 cm | XL |
MTB/ALL MOUNTAIN/GRAVITY
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Crosstrail | MTB/XC Trail/Fat | All Mountain/Enduro | Gravity/DH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'1" | 147-155 cm | 24”-27” | 61-69 cm | Small | XS | XS | N/A |
| 5'0"-5'3" | 152-160 cm | 26"-29" | 66-74 cm | Small | Small | Small | N/A |
| 5'2"-5'7" | 157-170 cm | 27"-30" | 69-76 cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small/Medium | Medium |
| 5'6"-5'10" | 168-178 cm | 29"-31" | 74-79 cm | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'0" | 175-183 cm | 30"-33" | 76-84 cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large | Medium/Large | Medium/Large |
| 5'11"-6'2" | 180-188 cm | 32"-35" | 81-89 cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large/XL | Large/XL |
| 6'1"-6'5" | 185-196 cm | 33"-36" | 84-91 cm | Large/XL | Large/XL | Large/XL | Large/XL |
FEATURES
KONA CARBON
Designed to be lightweight and built to demanding standards. Carbon fiber has long been praised for its weight and strength, but rather than chase grams, we place our efforts on the performance that is possible when the right high-modulus fibers are in the right places. Our designers work very closely with our manufacturer to ensure there is no compromise to the desired ride characteristics, durability and – finally – weight stipulations that we expect from our bikes.
Models: Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Jake the Snake CR, Zing CR, Zone LTD
INTERNAL HEADSET
Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.
Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Stinky 26, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Kahuna DL, Kahuna, Big Kahuna, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Blast, Cinder Cone, Explosif, Shred, Unit, Lava Dome, Mahuna, Wozo, Wo, Mohala, Tika, Coco, Stinky 24, Shred 24, Shred 20, Splice, Splice Deluxe, Jake, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto, Esatto Fast, Zone LTD, Big Rove AL, Dr Dew, Dew Deluxe, Dew Plus, Dewey, Ute, Honzo Ti Frame
TAPERED HEAD TUBE
More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.
Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Stinky 26, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Kahuna DL, Kahuna, Big Kahuna, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Blast, Cinder Cone, Explosif, Shred, Mahuna, Wozo, Wo, Mohala, Tika, Stinky 24, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto, Esatto Fast, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Zing CR, Zing AL, Zone LTD, PhD, Raijin Ti Frame, Explosif Ti Frame,
TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS
Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems.
Models: Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Big Honzo DL, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Explosif, Unit, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Tonk, Zone LTD, Sutra LTD
12x148mm AXLE
12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you’ll see the 12x148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12x142 thru-axle.
Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto Fast, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Zone LTD, PhD, Honzo Ti frame, Esatto Ti Disc Frame
BEAMER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
Built to be off-the-top progressive, Beamer Independent Suspension helps the bike to stay higher in the travel and recover from hits more quickly. The Operators are instilled with what our product managers like to call “pure shock movement,” whereby the shock is protected from side load. Designed to be highly tuneable and extremely durable, the Beamer IS is our version of greased lightning.
Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Stinky 24
27.5" WHEELS
The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels, but are more maneuverable and nimble than 29-inch ones.
Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150, Hei Hei Trail, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Blast, Cinder Cone, Explosif, Explosif Ti Frame, Shred, Mohala, Tika
Plus Models: Big Kahuna, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Unit
