2024 Kona

Process X CR/DL

A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,799
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 162 / 170mm
ForkRockShox ZEB Ultimate
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetGX Eagle AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

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26 mph

Process X CR/DL

26 mph

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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
Mountain Bike Action
KONA PROCESS X AL REVIEW - HARD HITTING ALLOY FOR GOING BIG - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Jun 2024 · Nelson

Kona’s Process X platform gained a wide following as a hard-hitting and durable long-travel platform, but there was still a die-hard group who wanted an alloy version with the same capabilities.

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Singletrack World
Kona Process X CR Review

Feb 2024 · Ben Haworth

All in, the Kona Process X CR is an excellent all-mountain bike. And it’s the nicest-looking mountain bike I’ve seen for a number of years.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Kona Process X CR - in our North America’s Finest showdown

Oct 2023 · Simon Kohler

The Process X CR is the longest-travel bike in Kona’s portfolio. We’ve tested it for you.

Highs
  • Suspension generates tons of traction

  • Composed

  • Short seat tube and long-travel dropper post ensure plenty of freedom of movement

Lows
  • Cables rattle against the frame

  • Rear suspension lacks support

  • Cumbersome in tight trail sections

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BIKE Magazine
Kona Announces Aluminum Process X and Process X DH

Sep 2023

Same bruiser personality, in aluminum.

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Bikerumor
2023 Kona Process X Alloy Brings Enduro, Park & DH Capabilities

Sep 2023

The Kona Process X and Process X DH bring a burly aluminum frame with 162mm travel to enduro, downhill and freeride with a lifetime warranty

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NSMB
Introducing the Kona Aluminum Process X

Sep 2023

Ready for bike park or shuttle duty, the new Aluminum Process X models are Kona's first alloy FR bikes since the Operator and Process 165.

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Vital MTB
2021 Kona Process X Bike

Mar 2021 · Stick_in_the_leg_Greg

Ready for rowdy, the Kona Process X knows its place in this world.

Highs
  • Balanced and stable at speed, especially through rough terrain

  • Predictable suspension feel on trail

  • Easy suspension setup

  • Adjustable chainstay length, ability to run 27.5 rear wheel

  • The bike looks good!

Lows
  • Can be sluggish in less-than-aggressive terrain

  • Possible fit conflicts for riders in between sizes

  • Climbing prowess

  • Some underwhelming spec choices

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Beta
The Beta Tests: Kona Process X DL

Feb 2021 · Simon Stewart

The Kona Process X is the most Kona-esque bike we've seen in years. It's fast, burly and can take any downhill you put in front of it.

Highs
  • Unrivaled stability

  • Ultra supple, ground-hugging suspension

  • Smart spec

  • Smart geo-adjust choices

  • Mullet-ready setup

Lows
  • Lockout lever is necessary for climbing

  • Not a daily driver for most

  • You need to buy a park pass

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Carbon 162mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Metallic Indigo w/ Matte Ink & Metallic Bronze Decals

Fork

RockShox Zeb Ultimate RC2 Charger 2.1 DebonAir 170mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion

Travel162mm

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

Rock Shox Reverb w/1x Remote Lever 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX AXS

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM GX-Eagle Carbon DUB, 32t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM GX AXS

Cassette

SRAM X01-Eagle 10-52t 12spd

Chain

SRAM GX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Code RSC

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Code RSC

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS

Spokes

Double Butted Spokes – 14/15/14g

Front Hub

DT Swiss 350 110x15mm

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C 29x2.5" WT, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ TR 3C 29x2.4" WT (27.5x2.4" WT size S)

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 200mm

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