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    Operator2017 Kona
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,199
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Downhill
    7.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox BoXXer
    		RockShox
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
    		X7, X5
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		200mm
    Rear Travel
    		200mm
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    Summary
    		The Kona Operator is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Operator
    Other Downhill bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    27 mph

    Operator

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Operator2017 Kona
    Frame

    Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer RC Coil Spring 200mm

    Travel: 200mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

    RockShox Kage RC

    Travel: 200mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano PF107

    Headset

    FSA Orbit 1.5ZS SC

    Stem

    Kona Direct Mount

    Handlebar

    Kona DH

    Saddle

    Kona DH

    Seatpost

    Kona OB 34.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona S-LOG

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X7

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Crank

    36t

    Shifters

    SRAM X5

    Cassette

    SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Chain Guide

    MRP G3 Steel

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide R

    Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Sun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 110x20mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 157x12mm

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5"

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 200mm

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