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    Category
    TrailTrailEnduro
    Weight
    33.2 lbs
    4.5
    5.0
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RL (air)RockShox SektorRockShox Yari RC (air)
    Shock
    RockShox Monarch RRockShox Monarch RLRockShox Deluxe
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, Race FaceNXNX, Race Face
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm130mm170mm
    Rear Travel
    134mm120mm160mm
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    norco.com

    transitionbikes.com

    Summary
    The Kona Process 134 SE, Norco Fluid FS 7.1+, and Transition PATROL NX are all 27.5″ full suspension mountain bikes. The Fluid FS 7.1+ has better components, while the PATROL NX has a better fork and more travel.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2018 Process 134 SE
    2017 Fluid FS 7.1+
    2018 PATROL NX
    Other Trail 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)

    22 mph

    2018 Process 134 SE

    21 mph

    2017 Fluid FS 7.1+

    22 mph

    2018 PATROL NX

    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 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorGloss Hot Orange w/ Black Decals

    Fluid 27.5 Plus frame with 120 mm travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorGloss Hot Orange w/ Black Decals

    Aluminum

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorGloss Hot Orange w/ Black Decals

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL Solo Air 140mm Tapered

    Travel130mm

    Rockshox Plus Sektor Silver RL130mm, 15mm axle Boost+ mid fat fork

    Travel130mm

    RockShox Yari RC Solo Air 170mm

    Travel130mm

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch R

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rockshox Monarch RL HVI

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Deluxe RT

    Travel160mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano PF92

    SRAM GXP XR MTB BB

    73mm BSA Threaded

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    FSA #57B tapered internal

    FSA No.57E

    Stem

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Alloy MTB stem with 4 bolt front clamp

    RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Norco 25mm rise 6061 DB alloy 740/760mm

    RaceFace Chester 35 (780mm x 35mm)

    Saddle

    Kona OB

    WTB Volt Sport trail saddle

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm

    JD TransX dropper post w/remote lever

    RaceFace Aeffect Dropper

    Pedals

    n/a

    Wellgo resin body / alloy black cage MTB pedal

    N/A

    Grips

    Kona S-LOG

    Norco lock on grip w/Norco end plug

    Velo Single Clamp

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM NX 11 speed X-Horizon RD

    SRAM NX

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    N/A

    No Support

    Crank

    RaceFace Aeffect, 30t Narrow/Wide

    SRAM NX X Sync ring with 28T boost

    RaceFace Aeffect (30t, 170mm)

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore

    N/A

    SRAM NX

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore 11-42t 10spd

    SRAM CS PG 1130 11-42T 11 speed cassette

    SRAM PG 1130 (11-42t)

    Chain

    KMC X10

    SRAM PC 1110 11 speed chain

    SRAM PC 1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    N/A

    Chain Tensioner

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano Hydraulic

    Front: Shimano M-365 hydraulic disc w/180mm rotor, Rear: Shimano M-365 hydraulic disc w/160mm rotor

    Rear: 180mm Post Mount

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Hydraulic

    Shimano M-365

    SRAM Level T

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX25

    Alex MD 35 650B+ 32H, 35mm TRS tubeless ready

    WTB STPi29

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano Deore 100x15mm (centerlock)

    Novatec alloy boost 110mmx15mm, sealed bearing

    Novatec D711SB & D462SB

    Rear Hub

    Shimano Deore 142x12mm (centerlock)

    Novatec Q/R 10/11sp cass hub 141mm Boost

    Novatec D711SB & D462SB

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.3"

    N/A

    Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II 2.3 EXO Dual

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock)

    N/A

    SRAM Centerline (180mm)

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