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PROCESS 111 DL
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components and avid mechanical disc brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 111 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XX1 |
| 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 111 is celebrated for its balanced and stable geometry, making it a blast to ride with beautiful cornering and line-holding capabilities. It's noted for its maniacally fun descending and efficient climbing, thanks to short chainstays, though some find its extra heft a drawback. The bike's suspension, with RockShox Pike RC 120 and Monarch RT, handles bumps well, but the limited rear travel can be overwhelmed at high speeds.
Balanced and stable geometry
Beautiful cornering and line-holding
Maniacally fun descending
Efficient climbing with short chainstays
Effective suspension for bump absorption
Limited rear travel at high speeds
Extra heft hampers climbing
Aggressive feel may be too much for some terrains
The geometry chart pretty much guarantees that this thing is going to be a blast to ride
BIKE MagazineProgressive spec and geometry combined with short travel efficiency and big wheel rollover sounds like an irresistible recipe to us.
MBRThe Process 111 rivals the same generation of Honzo ST as Kona's all-time cult hit of a bicycle.
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Jan 2023
How do you min-max a 2015 Kona Process 111 with Chris King hubs and bottom bracket, a Shimano XT build, and high-end suspension? Ride it forever and stay on top of service.
Jan 2015
The Kona Process 111 is the big-wheeled bike in the Process lineup, and it's a much more capable rig than its 111-milimeters of rear-wheel travel suggests.
Feb 2014 · Danny Milner
Why the Kona Process 111 is one of 2014's most exciting bikes
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 111mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RTC3 Solo Air 120mm QR15 Tapered Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Travel: 111mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Press Fit 92 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57 |
| Stem | Kona 40mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Atlast FR |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Integra Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona S-LOG |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Type 2 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | 34t |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX1 11-42t 11 spd |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| 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 | Hope Pro 2 QR15 |
| Rear Hub | Hope Pro 2 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" EXO, Rear: Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" EXO |
| Disc Rotors | Avid HS1 180mm |
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Last updated April 22
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