2019 Kona

Process 153 CR 27.5

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$4,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 153 / 160mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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nimblestable
Process 153 CR 27.5
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Process 153 CR 27.5

26 mph

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(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'2" – 6'1"

LG

5'9" – 6'6"

XL

5'10" – 6'6"

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Reviews
MBR
Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29: first ride review - MBR

Jun 2020 · James Bracey

With chunky tubing and a tidal wave of travel with the Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29, is Kona out to prove that bigger is better?

Highs
  • Playful, agile ride. Specification needs nothing changing.

Lows
  • The rear suspension can feel a little over-worked on rockier trails. The price has shot up.

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Freehub
Bike Review | Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29

Dec 2019

I’ll happily admit I wasn’t immediately convinced with 29” wheels. The feelings of a snappy and playful bike have always resonated with me more than trucking capabilities and rollover capacity. So, I’ve kind of stuck to 27.5” wheels. For most of the 29” bikes that I’ve ridden, it’s hard to not notice the extra inch-and-a-half in diameter, both on the way up and the way down. So, naturally, when I jumped on the Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29, I knew it’d take a lot to change my mind about this whole wheel-size thing. However, the last time I a rode a Process 153, it was the first iteration of the company’s 27.5” model and I was immediately smitten. The thing cornered like a dream yet trucked like a train. It delivered a new standard of playfulness that I hoped every bike afterward would live up to. And so, due to the faith I had in Kona after that experience, I was as curious as I was happy to see how they adapted the Process 153 to work with 29” wheels. As a company rooted in Ferndale, WA, just north of Bellingham, Kona is well aware of the ways in which modern trail bikes are being pushed to the limit, and they’ve certainly done a good job in keeping up with the times. The Process itself is marketed as a “go-everywhere, do-anything workhorse” and its credentials have been continually updated with the ever-changing specs of the industry. So, the question is, can Kona translate the ethos of the Process between wheel sizes? There’s only one way to find out.

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Bicycling
The Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29 Is for the Rowdy

Sep 2019

Long, low, and flickable, the Process 153 enduro bike is more rip than race.

Highs
  • 160mm fork, 153mm frame

  • Equally capable for technical descending and boosting airs

Lows
  • Weighs 31 pounds (size Large)

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Bikerumor
Kona’s 2020 Process 153 CR 29 - A one-ride review from the trails of Bellingham

Aug 2019

A one-ride report on Kona's 2020 Process 153 CR 29er, and next year's 153 model lineup.

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BikeRadar
Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29 first ride review

Dec 2018 · Guy Kesteven

The latest super-plush RockShox Lyrik RC2 fork and Super Deluxe RCT shock are a stunning pairing in terms of smooth control too, and SRAM’s Code RSCs are my favourite aggro anchors, with 200mm rotors front and rear for extra grunt. . .

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Pinkbike
Field Test: Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29

Dec 2018 · Mike Levy

Next up in our Field Test series is Kona's big-wheeled 29er enduro bike, this time in carbon fiber.

Highs
  • Surprisingly adept climber

  • More fun than fast

  • Extremely stiff and solid feeling

Lows
  • More fun than fast

  • Not a featherweight

  • Suspension isn’t as deep or supple feeling as some other bikes

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MTBR
Kona Process 153 goes full carbon

Apr 2018

Kona took some of their best alloy bikes and created carbon versions that were on display at the Sea Otter Classic. - Mtbr.com

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Kona Process 153 CR 27.5 Review

Feb 2018 · Christoph Bayer

Many enthusiasts have been waiting for this bike for a long time: the new Kona Process! The previous model was known for its super-fun riding characteristics. The successor should be able to do it all a little better, so we were curious to find out if it could! For an overview of the test fleet […]

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona DH Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum Chain Stays 153mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatt Charcoal w/ Gloss Black & Ice Blue Decals

Fork

RockShox Lyrik RC Charger 2 DebonAir 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel160mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe RCT Trunnion

Travel153mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF92

Headset

FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Pro (Pro 250 size S)

Seatpost

Rock Shox Reverb w/1x Remote Lever 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX-Eagle

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 34t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM GX-Eagle

Cassette

SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd

Chain

SRAM NX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Guide R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM Trail TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.5" WT, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 200mm

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