MSRP | $3,699 | $4,999 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Downhill | Downhill |
| Aluminum | Carbon | |
Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select | RockShox BoXXer Ultimate |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | X7, X5 | GX, Truvativ Descendant |
Drivetrain | 1 × 9 | 1 × 7 |
Suspension | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 200mm | 190mm |
Rear Travel | 200mm | 195mm |
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Summary | The Kona Operator and Kona Operator CR are both full suspension downhill bikes. The Operator has an aluminum frame, 27.5″ aluminum wheels, and more travel; while the Operator CR has a carbon frame, 29″ aluminum wheels, better components, and higher gearing. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit Color: On, Seafoam & Dark Seafoam Decals | Kona DH Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum Chain Stays 195mm Travel (205mm in 27.5) BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit Color: On, Seafoam & Dark Seafoam Decals |
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Fork | RockShox Boxxer Select DebonAir 200mm Travel: 190mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Boxxer Ultimate DebonAir 190mm Travel: 190mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select Trunnion | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate Trunnion |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano PF107 | SRAM GXP PF |
Headset | FSA No.57B | FSA Orbit C No.8 ACB |
Stem | RaceFace Chester DM 35mm | RaceFace Atlas DM 35mm |
Handlebar | RaceFace Chester 35mm | RaceFace Atlas 35mm |
Saddle | Kona DH | WTB High Tail Trail Pro |
Seatpost | Kona OB 34.9mm | Kona OB 31.6mm |
Pedals | n/a | n/a |
Grips | Kona Key Grip | Kona Key Grip |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X7 Short Cage | SRAM GX DH |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | n/a | n/a |
Crank | RaceFace Chester, 36t | SRAM Descendant DH, 36t |
Shifters | SRAM X5 | SRAM GX DH |
Cassette | SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd | SRAM PG720 11-25t 7spd |
Chain | KMC X9 | SRAM PC1110 |
Chain Guide | MRP G3 Steel | MRP SXg |
Brakes | SRAM Guide T | SRAM Code R |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide T | SRAM Code R |
Rims | Sun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved | Mavic EX630 |
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Spokes | Stainless Black 14g | Stainless Black 14g |
Front Hub | Formula 110x20mm | Formula 110x20mm |
Rear Hub | Formula 157x12mm | Formula 157x12mm |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II DH 27.5x2.4" | Front: Maxxis Assegai DH TR 3C 29x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Assegai DH TR 3C 29x2.5" |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm | SRAM Centerline 200mm |