2023 Kona

Process 134 CR 29

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,199
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 134 / 140mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float X Performance Elite
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, XT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Process 134 CR 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)

28 mph

Process 134 CR 29

26 mph

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Spec Level

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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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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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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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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Carbon 134mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Metallic Pewter w/ Charcoal & Turquoise Decals

Fork

Fox Float 34 Performance 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox X Performance Elite Trunnion

Travel134mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano PF92

Headset

FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt

Seatpost

TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

Shimano SLX, 32t

Shifters

Shimano XT

Cassette

Shimano SLX 10-51t 12spd

Chain

Shimano Deore

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano Deore

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM Team i30 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

DT Swiss 370 110x15mm

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 370 148x12mm

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

Shimano Deore RT66 203mm

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