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    Operator DL2018 Kona
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $4,599
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Downhill
    7.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox BoXXer
    		RockShox Super Deluxe Coil
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc
    		Truvativ Descendant, GX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 7
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		200mm
    Rear Travel
    		200mm
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    Summary
    		The Kona Operator DL is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Operator DL
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    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 DL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Operator DL2018 Kona
    Frame

    Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel

    Color: Matt Olive & Black w/ Yellow Decals

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer Team Coil Spring 200mm

    Travel: 200mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

    RockShox Super Deluxe Coil RC Trunnion

    Travel: 200mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP PF

    Headset

    FSA No.57SC

    Stem

    RaceFace Atlas DM 35mm

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Atlas 35mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Race

    Seatpost

    Kona OB 34.9mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Key Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX DH

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Crank

    SRAM Descendant DH, 36t

    Shifters

    SRAM GX DH

    Cassette

    SRAM GX DH 11-25t 7spd

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    MRP G3 Steel

    Brakes

    SRAM Code R

    Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Code R

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic EX729

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 110x20mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 157x12mm

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 3C 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 3C 27.5x2.5"

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 200mm

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