2022 Kona

Process 134 DL 29

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,999
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 134 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Pike Select
ShockRockShox Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Process 134 DL 29
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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)

25 mph

Process 134 DL 29

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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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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Price History
Reviews
NSMB
Kona Process 134 CR/DL 29

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.

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Bike Perfect
Kona Process 134 CR/DL 29 first ride review – a mid-travel trail ripper

May 2022 · Guy Kesteven

Can Kona’s flagship mid-travel twenty niner MTB mix efficient climbing with maximum tech terrain enjoyment?

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • No internal storage

  • Press fit bottom bracket

  • Peer price bikes often have carbon wheels

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Beta
Field Test: Kona Process 134 29

Apr 2022 · Mike Levy

Can't stop, won't stop

Highs
  • For a 35lb 29er, the 134 likes to be tossed around

  • Great suspension performance

Lows
  • There are far better climbers

  • Handling felt unbalanced, nervous on loose trails

  • Toss the Alhonga brakes before you get tossed

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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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Bikerumor
Kona goes Supreme with the 2021 Process 134 29 offering a carbon-rich, wireless build

Sep 2020

Kona updates the Process 134 29ers for 2021, offering a Supreme model with a high-end, wireless build for discerning riders.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Metallic Green w/ Matte Black Forest & Indicator Decals

Fork

RockShox Pike Select RC Charger DebonAir 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion

Travel134mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF92

Headset

FSA Orbit 1.5 EP ZS

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt

Seatpost

TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 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, 32t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM NX-Eagle

Cassette

SRAM NX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd

Chain

SRAM SX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM G2 RS

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM G2 RS

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM Team i30 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 29x2.5" WT, Rear: Maxxis Dissector EXO TR 3C 29x2.4" WT

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 200mm

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