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    MSRP
    $3,699
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Downhill
    7.7
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox BoXXer Select
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X7, X5
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    200mm
    Rear Travel
    200mm
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    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
    Frame

    Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit

    ColorOn, Seafoam & Dark Seafoam Decals

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer Select DebonAir 200mm

    Shock

    RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select Trunnion

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano PF107

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    Stem

    RaceFace Chester DM 35mm

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Chester 35mm

    Saddle

    Kona DH

    Seatpost

    Kona OB 34.9mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Key Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X7 Short Cage

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Crank

    RaceFace Chester, 36t

    Shifters

    SRAM X5

    Cassette

    SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Chain Guide

    MRP G3 Steel

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide T

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide T

    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 DHR II DH 27.5x2.4"

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 200mm

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