Compare: 2018 Kona Process 153 SE vs Process 153 AL 27.5 vs Process 153 AL 29 vs Process 153 AL/DL 29 vs Process 153 AL/DL 27.5 vs Process 153 CR 27.5 vs Process 153 CR/DL 27.5

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Process 153 SE2018 Kona	Process 153 AL 27.52018 Kona	Process 153 AL 292018 Kona	Process 153 AL/DL 292018 Kona	Process 153 AL/DL 27.52018 Kona	Process 153 CR 27.52018 Kona	Process 153 CR/DL 27.52018 Kona

MSRP	$2,199	$2,999	$2,999	$3,599	$3,599	$4,799	$5,999
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Category	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro	Enduro
Weight							31.5 lbs
	5.2	5.0	5.0	5.5	5.5	6.7	7.4
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Suntour AION	RockShox Yari RC	RockShox Yari RC	RockShox Yari RC	RockShox Yari RC	RockShox Lyrik	RockShox Lyrik
Shock	RockShox Monarch R	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Deluxe	RockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	27.5″	29″	29″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX	NX, GX	NX, GX	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant	X01, GX Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm	160mm
Rear Travel	153mm	153mm	153mm	153mm	153mm	153mm	153mm
Brand Site	konaworld.com	konaworld.com	konaworld.com	konaworld.com	konaworld.com	konaworld.com	konaworld.com

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

Process 153 SE

Process 153 AL 27.5

Process 153 AL 29

Process 153 AL/DL 29

Process 153 AL/DL 27.5

Process 153 CR 27.5

Process 153 CR/DL 27.5

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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)

22 mph

Process 153 SE

22 mph

Process 153 AL 27.5

24 mph

Process 153 AL 29

28 mph

Process 153 AL/DL 29

28 mph

Process 153 AL/DL 27.5

28 mph

Process 153 CR 27.5

28 mph

Process 153 CR/DL 27.5

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Process 153 SE2018 Kona	Process 153 AL 27.52018 Kona	Process 153 AL 292018 Kona	Process 153 AL/DL 292018 Kona	Process 153 AL/DL 27.52018 Kona	Process 153 CR 27.52018 Kona	Process 153 CR/DL 27.52018 Kona

Frame	Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Charcoal w/ Black & Orange Decals	Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Charcoal w/ Black & Orange Decals	Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Charcoal w/ Black & Orange Decals	Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Charcoal w/ Black & Orange Decals	Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Charcoal w/ Black & Orange Decals	Kona DH Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum chain stays 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Charcoal w/ Black & Orange Decals	Kona DH Carbon w/ 6061 Aluminum chain stays 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Charcoal w/ Black & Orange Decals
Fork	Suntour Aion RC 160mm Air Tapered Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Yari Solo Air 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Yari Solo Air 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Yari Solo Air 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Yari Solo Air 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Lyrik Solo Air 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Solo Air 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Monarch R Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT Trunnion Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT Trunnion Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT Trunnion Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT Trunnion Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe RT Trunnion Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Super Deluxe RCT Trunnion Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM GXP PF92	Shimano PF92	Shimano PF92	SRAM GXP PF92	SRAM GXP PF92	SRAM GXP PF92	SRAM GXP PF92
Headset	FSA No.57B	FSA No.57B	FSA No.57B	FSA No.57SC	FSA No.57SC	FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS	FSA No.57EP
Stem	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35
Handlebar	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35	Kona XC/BC 35
Saddle	Kona OB	WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)	WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)	WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)	WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)	WTB Volt Comp	WTB Volt Race (Race 250 size S)
Seatpost	Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm	Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm	Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm	Rock Shox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm	Rock Shox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm	Rock Shox Reverb 31.6mm	Rock Shox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm
Pedals	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Grips	Kona S-LOG	Kona Key Grip	Kona Key Grip	Kona Key Grip	Kona Key Grip	Kona Key Grip	ODI Elite Flow

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX	SRAM NX	SRAM NX	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM X01-Eagle
Front Derailleur	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Crank	SRAM NX, 30t X-Sync	RaceFace Aeffect, 30t Narrow/Wide	RaceFace Aeffect, 30t Narrow/Wide	SRAM Descendant 6K, 32t X-Sync Eagle	SRAM Descendant 6K, 34t X-Sync Eagle	SRAM Descendant 6K, 34t X-Sync Eagle	SRAM Descendant Carbon, 34t X-Sync Eagle
Shifters	SRAM NX	SRAM GX	SRAM GX	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle
Cassette	SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd	SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd	SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd	SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd	SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd	SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd	SRAM X01-Eagle 10-50t 12spd
Chain	SRAM PC1100	SRAM PC1110	SRAM PC1110	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle	SRAM GX-Eagle
Chain Guide	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Brakes	Shimano Hydraulic	SRAM Level T	SRAM Level T	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide RSC
Brake Levers	Shimano Hydraulic	SRAM Level T	SRAM Level T	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide R	SRAM Guide RSC

Wheels

Rims	WTB SX25	WTB STP i29 TCS	WTB STP i29 TCS	WTB Asym i29 TCS	WTB Asym i29 TCS	WTB Asym i29 TCS	WTB Asym i29 TCS
Spokes	Stainless Black 14g	Stainless Black 14g	Stainless Black 14g	Stainless Black 14g	Stainless Black 14g	Sandvik Stainless Black 14g	Stainless Black 14g
Front Hub	Shimano Deore 100x15mm (centerlock)	Formula 110x15mm	Formula 110x15mm	Formula 110x15mm	Formula 110x15mm	Formula 110x15mm	SRAM S900 110x15mm
Rear Hub	Shimano Deore 142x12mm (centerlock)	Formula 148x12mm	Formula 148x12mm	Formula 148x12mm	Formula 148x12mm	Formula 148x12mm	SRAM S900 148x12mm
Tires	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.3"	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.3"	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 29x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 29x2.3"	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 29x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 29x2.3"	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 29x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 29x2.3"	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"
Disc Rotors	Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock)	SRAM Centerline 200mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm	SRAM Centerline 200mm

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