Process 134 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,599Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Full, 134 / 140mm |
Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
Groupset | Deore |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Apr 2023
The Kona Process 134 CR/DL29 is a playful and efficient bike that will suit the riding needs of the vast majority of folks, on the vast majority of terrain.
May 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Can Kona’s flagship mid-travel twenty niner MTB mix efficient climbing with maximum tech terrain enjoyment?
Light, stiff and lively carbon frame
Agile geometry
Really sorted mid-travel suspension
Loves manuals and side knob abuse
29 or 27.5in wheeled versions
No internal storage
Press fit bottom bracket
Peer price bikes often have carbon wheels
Apr 2022 · Mike Levy
The least expensive Process needs a serious stopping upgrade to unleash its full potential.
For a 35lb 29er, the 134 is relatively nimble and easy to toss around
Great suspension performance
There are far better climbers
Handling felt unbalanced, nervous on loose trails
Toss the Alhonga brakes before you get tossed
Apr 2022 · Mike Levy
Can't stop, won't stop
For a 35lb 29er, the 134 likes to be tossed around
Great suspension performance
There are far better climbers
Handling felt unbalanced, nervous on loose trails
Toss the Alhonga brakes before you get tossed
Mar 2021 · Robin Weaver
This versatile all-rounder isn’t afraid of being ridden fast
Balanced suspension feel
Geometry balances stability and agility well
Happy lapping up the miles or hammering downhill
Compact rear end may not suit taller riders on the larger frame sizes
Expensive compared to some of the competition
Sep 2020
Kona updates the Process 134 29ers for 2021, offering a Supreme model with a high-end, wireless build for discerning riders.
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...
Hard charging on descents
Long dropper post
Modern trail bike geometry
Heavy
Mediocre fork specification
Not the fastest climber
Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Thunder w/ Sandal & Eris Decals |
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Fork | RockShox Recon RL Motion Control Solo Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select Trunnion Travel: 134mm |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano Deore PF92 |
Headset | FSA No.57B |
Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Saddle | Kona Trail |
Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
Pedals | n/a |
Grips | Kona Key Grip |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 11spd |
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Front Derailleur | n/a |
Crank | Shimano Deore, 30t |
Shifters | Shimano Deore 11spd |
Cassette | Shimano Deore 11-50t 11spd |
Chain | KMC X11 |
Chain Guide | n/a |
Brakes | Alhonga 474 Hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Alhonga 474 Hydraulic |
Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
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Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
Front Hub | Formula 110x15mm |
Rear Hub | Formula 148x12mm |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 29x2.5" WT, Rear: Maxxis Dissector EXO TR DUAL 29x2.4" WT |
Disc Rotors | Alhonga 180mm |
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