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Process 111
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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$4,099| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 111 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X1 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic 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 a maniacally fun descending bike that climbs adequately, though its extra heft and limited rear travel can be drawbacks at high speeds or steep climbs. The bike's progressive spec and geometry, combined with short travel efficiency and big wheel rollover, offer a thoroughly contemporary riding experience.
Balanced and stable geometry
Beautiful cornering and line-holding
Progressive spec and geometry
Short travel efficiency with big wheel rollover
Maniacally fun descending
Limited rear travel can be overwhelmed at high speeds
Extra heft hampers climbing
Aggressive feel may be too much for certain 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.
MBRIt's telling that when the 111mm rear and 120mm front 29" was released in 2014, Kona categorized it as an Enduro bike.
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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.
Apr 2017 · Sean White
The Kona Process 111 may be short on travel but it's not short on fun - this 29er trail bike is a real ripper.
Mar 2015 · Jenn Hill
James' Kona Process 111 Long Termer
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 Pike RC 120mm QR15 Tapered Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT Travel: 111mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit GXP 92 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57 |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 Riser |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE / Volt Sport SE 250 |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Integra Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | ODI Ruffian MX |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM X1 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1180 10-42t 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | WTB STs i29 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sandvik Stainless 14g Black |
| Front Hub | Novatech 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Novatech 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO DUAL TR 29x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Ardent EXO DUAL TR 29x2.25" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Deore 180mm (centerlock) |
First added April 18
Last updated April 18
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