2019 Kona
Operator
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,699| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | X7, X5 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Jul 2019 · Mike Kazimer
We put the big-wheeled version of Kona's latest Operator DH bike to the test.
Very solid, battle-ready feel
Can pull double duty as a race and park bike
Limited size range
On the heavier side for a carbon frame
Aug 2018
The 2019 Carbon Operator from Kona takes adjustability seriously with room for two wheel sizes.
Oct 2017
"A strong case of business in the front, party in the back here, doubled up with Hello Wheely Wednesday..."
Nov 2016
The new Kona Operator is a World Cup ready DH racing machine that's designed to still be playful enough for bike park laps. - Mtbr.com
Oct 2016 · Jon Woodhouse
However, if you’re after a bike that will handle endless bike park runs or gravity trips in the big mountains while giving you the confidence to send it over those big doubles and not worry about coming up a bit short, then the Operator DL certainly won’t let you down.
| Frame | Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit Color: Gloss Seafoam & Dark Seafoam w/ Yellow, Black, & Dark Seafoam |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer RC Air 200mm Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil R Trunnion Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano PF107 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | RaceFace Chester DM 35mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Chester 35mm |
| Saddle | Kona DH |
| Seatpost | Kona OB 34.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X7 Short Cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | RaceFace Chester, 36t |
| Shifters | SRAM X5 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Chain Guide | MRP G3 Steel |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide T |
| Rims | Sun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 110x20mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 157x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 2 DH 27.5x2.4" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
Last updated July 31
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