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Process 153 CR
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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CA$4,999($3,621)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 153 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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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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Jun 2025 · Travis Reill
The Kona Process 153 boasts clean lines and an overall sleek look with riding performance to match. Check out our long-term review.
Jun 2025 · Nelson
Discover the 2025 Kona Process 153 CR/DL G3—an all-mountain machine blending classic Kona durability with modern geometry and carbon performance.
Dec 2024 · Henry Quinney
"A balanced bike that absolutely rips on tighter, medium-paced trails."
Well balanced on tighter, medium gradient trails
Great suspension feel at low-medium speed
Well executed single pivot
Some neat frame features
Geometry and suspension begins to feel overwhelmed at higher speeds
Slack seattube will punish taller riders
Underpowered brakes
Dec 2024
The Supreme Council might have a tough time putting a stamp on the Gen. 3 Process 153. In some ways it handles like an enduro bike, stomping big lines and landing softly, but it's not too much for lower angle trails or janky business thanks to its modest length and sensible geometry. Based on my experience on really rough and fast stuff, it may not be suited to everyone looking for an enduro beast, but that's the only situation where it wasn't up to the task. It's great in the air, beastly in corners and it devours flow trails, even technical ones with quick left to right switches and surprises to keep you on your toes.
Solid feeling build with no rattles
Very quiet on the trail
Versatile geometry feels at home in many situations
Pedals well with minimal bob without climb switch engaged
Good suspension performance
Roomy standover accommodates riders of different sizes
Corners beautifully
Handles big hits like it has more than 153mm of travel
SRAM G2 brakes are suitable for trail bike territory but out-gunned on more challenging lines
Effective seat angle looks good on paper but taller riders may find themselves too far behind the bottom bracket
Chunk, or repeated heavy impacts, or rough and loose conditions, when paired with speed, are not the P153s strength
Stack a little low; preferred with a 50mm riser bar
Rockshox Reverb Stealth seat post limited to 200mm, overly complicated, requires more insertion length
Jul 2024 · Tyler Benedict
Kona refines their process to deliver two trail bikes ready to shred anything, with affordable alloy and dreamy carbon options.
| Frame | Kona DH Carbon 153mm Travel Kona DH Carbon 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Viridian w/ Metallic Bronze Decals Gloss Viridian w/ Metallic Bronze Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Fox 36 Performance 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite Trunnion Fox Float X Performance Elite Trunnion Travel: 153mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano PF92 SRAM DUB PF92 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX SRAM GX-Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a n/a |
| Crank | Shimano SLX SRAM GX Eagle DUB, SLX 32t 32t X-Sync Eagle |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT SRAM GX-Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 10-51t 12spd SRAM GX-Eagle 10-52t 12spd |
| Chain | Shimano Deore 12sp SRAM NX-Eagle |
| Chain Guide | n/a n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore SRAM G2 R Type: SRAM G2 R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore SRAM G2 R |
| Rims | WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370 110x15mm DT Swiss 370 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 148x12mm DT Swiss 370 148x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C 29x2.5" WT 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) Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ TR 3C 29x2.4" WT (27.5x2.4" WT size S) |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT66 203mm SRAM Centerline 200mm |
First added April 26
Last updated May 30