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2026 Kona

Process 246

A 26″ aluminum frame general youth bike with upper mid-range components and shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$2,699
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120mm rear
ShockRockShox Deluxe Select
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetCUES
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Lowest gear

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20 mph

Process 246

18 mph

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The Kona Process 246 is a Proper Full Suspension MTB for the Next Generation of Riders

May 2026 · Jeremy Benson

Kids have it good these days. Kona's new Process 246 is a full-suspension MTB with quality components and capable geometry for groms to get after it.

Highs
  • Quality components

  • Capable geometry with 65° head tube angle and 75.5° seat tube angle

  • 120mm front and rear travel

  • Custom-tuned suspension for lighter riders

  • Flip-chip to switch from 24" to 26" rear wheel without disrupting geometry

  • Low standover height

  • Proportional components: 140mm cranks, 680mm bars, 100mm dropper post

  • Powerful Shimano Deore 4-piston brakes with wide reach adjustment

  • Shimano CUES 1x10-speed drivetrain

  • Proper tires: Maxxis DHF and DHR II

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NSMB
The Kona Process 246

May 2026

Take a closer look at the Kona Process 246. It’s everything you want in a young shredder’s bike

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 120mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Metallic Black w/ Orchid Fade Decals

Fork

Manitou JUNIT 34mm Comp

Shock

Rock Shox Deluxe Select

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

ProWheel PF92

Headset

FSA Orbit No.57B ZS

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35mm

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 680mm

Saddle

Kona Kids

Seatpost

TranzX Kids Dropper 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Kona JS2

Grips

Velo JR Grip lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES 10sp

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

ProWheel, ProWheel 28t

Shifters

Shimano CUES

Cassette

Shimano CUES 10sp 11-39t

Chain

Shimano 10sp

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano Deore

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore

Wheels
Rims

Alex MD30 32h 26" (front) / 24" (rear)

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO+ TR 26x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ TR 24x2.3"

Disc Rotors

Shimano 160mm 6-bolt

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First added May 9

Last updated May 30