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PROCESS DL
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components and avid mechanical disc brakes.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | X0 |
| Brakes | Avid Mechanical Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Kona Process DL is celebrated for its aggressive geometry and robust construction, making it a standout in the enduro category. It excels in descending with a plush and stable ride, thanks to its high-quality suspension components like the Lyrik fork and Monarch shock. While it's not the lightest or most efficient climber, its design and spec inspire confidence and fun on the trail.
Aggressive geometry and robust construction
Plush and stable on descents
High-quality suspension components
Inspires confidence and fun on the trail
Versatile for enduro riding
Not the lightest bike, affecting climbing efficiency
Suspension bobs when climbing without adjustment
Relaxed head angle and long wheelbase make technical climbs tricky
Simple, however, doesn’t equate to low-tech
BIKE MagazineThe weight, length and head angle immediately give a sense of stability when the trail points down.
BikeRadara bike with a host of subtle but innovative design cues makes the Process DL one of the most ridiculously fun bicycles we’ve ever made.
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May 2013 · Tom Marvin
With its large section tubing, tapered head tube and bolt-through rear end, the frame (which is common to the cheaper Process) is certainly stiff enough, allowing you to push the bike hard into corners and through rocky sections without too much fear of being knocked off line. . .
Feb 2013
Every feature on the trail felt more doable on the Kona. In the strictest sense of the word, it was certainly the most all-mountain of the bikes we had on test.
Aug 2012 · Billy
We get an exclusive first look at the 2013 Kona Process DL. Chris Mandell and Mitchell Scott from Kona popped by DirtHQ with the Fabulous Gaby Brothers (Kona UK mob) for some homemade Ken Block onion pie, a cup of tea and some flap jack. The lads bought with them the 2013 Kona Process DL […]
| Frame | Kona 6069 Aluminum Butted 150mm Travel |
|---|---|
| Fork | Lyrik RC2 DH Dual Postion Air 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch Plus HV RC3 Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Press Fit GXP |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57 |
| Stem | RaceFace Atlas |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Atlast FR |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Team |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Kona Wah Wah |
| Grips | Kona G-LOG |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XO Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM XO Direct Mount |
| Crank | 24/38t |
| Shifters | SRAM XO |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1070 11-36 10 spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC1091 |
| Brakes | Avid XO Trail Type: Avid Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid XO Trail |
| Rims | Stan's Flow EX |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition Butted Black |
| Front Hub | Stan's 3.30HD 20mm |
| Rear Hub | Stan's 3.30 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis High Roller 2 26x2.4" EXO 3C, Rear: Maxxis High Roller 2 26x2.4" EXO 3C |
| Disc Rotors | Avid HS1 180mm |
First added April 22
Last updated April 22
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