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Process 153 27.5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,199| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 153 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, SX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T 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 153 is a versatile enduro bike that excels on steep and technical trails, offering a confident and natural feel on descents. Its geometry strikes a good balance between stability and maneuverability, though it may feel less energetic on mellower terrain. While the bike's suspension performs well, some components like brakes and tires could see improvements.
Excels on steep and technical trails
Confident and natural feel on descents
Good balance between stability and maneuverability
Comfortable climbing position
Supple rear suspension
Less energetic on mellower trails
Underpowered brakes for some riders
Mixed component quality
External cabling not very neat
Heavy for some preferences
The Process feels natural and confident from the get-go with a nicely centred ride position that’s easy to get acquainted with.
BikeRadarPedal up. Party down. Repeat.
Vital MTBIt’s a no nonsense, well constructed frame, designed for years of abuse
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Jul 2022 · James Vincent
The latest Kona Process 153 rolls on 29in wheels and sits in the middle of the Process range; Process X on one side, Process 134 on the other.
The geometry. Like all Konas it’s sorted
The rear suspension
That yellow
Average brakes
And fork
Heavy for what it is
Feb 2022 · Henry Quinney
The Process 153's geometry is modern without going to extremes, which adds to its versatility. It's also very yellow.
Balanced geometry that has an emphasis on trail riding
Comfortable climber, especially on more gradual climbs
A good frame that would be worthy of future upgrades
Shock tune didn’t offer enough support
For a bike that isn't an enduro bike, it's not that light
Brakes are underpowered for the bike's capabilities
Apr 2021 · Robin Weaver
Not the sprightliest on mellower trails, but comes alive on steep, chunky stuff. This build doesn’t offer the best value for money, though
Really comes to life when the going gets steep and rough
Great geometry
Winning tyre combo
Not great value for money
Doesn’t feel the most energetic on mellower trails
SRAM G2 brakes are okay, but I’d prefer more powerful Codes
Jan 2021 · McCoy
Riders looking for a bike that will handle their local climbs and take full advantage of descents will find the new...
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?
Playful, agile ride. Specification needs nothing changing.
The rear suspension can feel a little over-worked on rockier trails. The price has shot up.
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.
Sep 2019 · Dan Roe
Long, low, and flickable, the Process 153 enduro bike is more rip than race.
160mm fork, 153mm frame
Equally capable for technical descending and boosting airs
Weighs 31 pounds (size Large)
Aug 2019 · Steve Fisher
A one-ride report on Kona's 2020 Process 153 CR 29er, and next year's 153 model lineup.
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Satin Fatigue Green w/ Gloss Yellow, Nicotine & Flame Fade Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC Motion Control DebonAir 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select Plus Trunnion Travel: 153mm |
| 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 +RAD Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX-Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM SX-Eagle, 32t X-Sync Eagle |
| Shifters | SRAM SX-Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd |
| Chain | SRAM SX-Eagle |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T Type: SRAM Guide T Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide T |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 148x12mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.4" WT |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
First added August 4
Last updated January 7
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