2019 Kona
Operator CR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 195 / 190mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
| Groupset | GX, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 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 Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum Chain Stays 195mm Travel (205mm in 27.5) Color: Matt Yellow & Charcoal w/ Yellow, Black, & Charcoal Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer WC Charger 2 DebonAir 190mm Travel: 190mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil RC Trunnion Travel: 195mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP PF |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C No.8 ACB |
| Stem | RaceFace Atlas DM 35mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Atlas 35mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | Kona OB 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM Descendant DH, 36t |
| Shifters | SRAM GX DH |
| Cassette | SRAM PG720 11-25t 7spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Chain Guide | MRP SXg |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code R |
| Rims | Mavic EX630 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 110x20mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 157x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH TR 3C 29x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF DH TR 3C 29x2.5" |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
Last updated July 31
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