2020 Kona

Process 134 27.5

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$2,399
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 134 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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Process 134 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)

24 mph

Process 134 27.5

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'1"

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
Beta
The Beta Tests: Kona Process 134 CR/DL

Jul 2021 · Ryan Palmer

Despite being released way back in 2019, the Process 134 is holding its own the trail category, ranking highly in all three testers' books.

Highs
  • Supportive, efficient climber

  • Lively, responsive descender

  • Stout, laterally stiff chassis

  • I mean, just look at it

Lows
  • A little expensive

  • Standard-offset forks are becoming uncommon

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BikeRadar
Kona Process 134 CR/DL 29 review

Mar 2021 · Robin Weaver

This versatile all-rounder isn’t afraid of being ridden fast

Highs
  • Balanced suspension feel

  • Geometry balances stability and agility well

  • Happy lapping up the miles or hammering downhill

Lows
  • Compact rear end may not suit taller riders on the larger frame sizes

  • Expensive compared to some of the competition

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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Test: Kona Process 134 CR/DL Trail Bike

Mar 2020 · McCoy

Trust the Process

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Pinkbike
Review: 2020 Kona Process 134 CR/DL 29 - A Quick Cornering Trail Bike

Jan 2020 · Mike Kazimer

The new Process 134 29 is a modern trail bike with a voracious appetite for tight turns.

Highs
  • Lively and energetic handling

  • Very easy to wheelie and manual

  • Loves tight turns

Lows
  • Short chainstays have drawbacks at higher speeds

  • Actual seat tube angle isn't that steep

  • A few parts don't seem to match up with the price

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Kona Process 134 29

Jan 2020 · Jeremy Benson

Kona redesigned the Process 134 for the 2020 model year and the result is an impressively fun and capable mid-travel trail bike at a reasonable price. The...

Highs
  • Hard charging on descents

  • Long dropper post

  • Modern trail bike geometry

Lows
  • Heavy

  • Mediocre fork specification

  • Not the fastest climber

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Kona Process 134 29

Aug 2019

Kona's Process 111 was a special bike. It was one of, if not the first, North Shore-ready short travel 29ers available. We've been anxiously awaiting a new version of the beloved 111 for some time now, and, well, it's finally here. Sort of.

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Bikerumor
First Ride Review: 2020 Kona Process 134 CR 29 is a playful, well-rounded trail machine

Aug 2019

Kona's 2020 Process 134 CR 29 is a versatile, fun ride for all but the roughest trails.

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MBR
Kona Process 134 CR DL 29: first ride review - MBR

Aug 2019 · Alan Muldoon

For the latest Kona Process 134, Kona has combined the best parts of two platforms to produce a trail bike that fast, fun and ridiculously capable.

Highs
  • Punches well above its weight in every department: silent, fast, capable and efficient.

  • Sizing and geometry are on the money too.

Lows
  • Not the best value for money.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorMatt Battleship Grey w/ Black, Lime & Dark Grey Decals

Fork

RockShox Recon RL Motion Control Solo Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Select Trunnion

Travel134mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF92

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

Kona Trail

Seatpost

Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX-Eagle

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM SX-Eagle, 32t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM SX-Eagle

Cassette

SRAM SX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd

Chain

SRAM SX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano Hydraulic

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i30 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Shimano 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Shimano 148x12mm

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10 (centerlock)

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