Process 153 AL 27.5
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,999Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Full, 153 / 160mm |
Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
Groupset | NX, GX |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Dec 2019
I’ll happily admit I wasn’t immediately convinced with 29” wheels. The feelings of a snappy and playful bike have always resonated with me more than trucking capabilities and rollover capacity. So, I’ve kind of stuck to 27.5” wheels. For most of the 29” bikes that I’ve ridden, it’s hard to not notice the extra inch-and-a-half in diameter, both on the way up and the way down. So, naturally, when I jumped on the Kona Process 153 CR/DL 29, I knew it’d take a lot to change my mind about this whole wheel-size thing. However, the last time I a rode a Process 153, it was the first iteration of the company’s 27.5” model and I was immediately smitten. The thing cornered like a dream yet trucked like a train. It delivered a new standard of playfulness that I hoped every bike afterward would live up to. And so, due to the faith I had in Kona after that experience, I was as curious as I was happy to see how they adapted the Process 153 to work with 29” wheels. As a company rooted in Ferndale, WA, just north of Bellingham, Kona is well aware of the ways in which modern trail bikes are being pushed to the limit, and they’ve certainly done a good job in keeping up with the times. The Process itself is marketed as a “go-everywhere, do-anything workhorse” and its credentials have been continually updated with the ever-changing specs of the industry. So, the question is, can Kona translate the ethos of the Process between wheel sizes? There’s only one way to find out.
Sep 2019
Long, low, and flickable, the Process 153 enduro bike is more rip than race.
160mm fork, 153mm frame
Equally capable for technical descending and boosting airs
Weighs 31 pounds (size Large)
Mar 2019 · Alan Muldoon
The Process has evolved over the years and the latest Kona Process 153 DL 29 sports 153mm of rear travel and a 160mm fork, just like the 27.5in bike.
Solid and bombproof.
Excessively weighty and sluggish.
Dec 2018 · Guy Kesteven
The latest super-plush RockShox Lyrik RC2 fork and Super Deluxe RCT shock are a stunning pairing in terms of smooth control too, and SRAM’s Code RSCs are my favourite aggro anchors, with 200mm rotors front and rear for extra grunt. . .
Dec 2018 · Mike Levy
Next up in our Field Test series is Kona's big-wheeled 29er enduro bike, this time in carbon fiber.
Surprisingly adept climber
More fun than fast
Extremely stiff and solid feeling
More fun than fast
Not a featherweight
Suspension isn’t as deep or supple feeling as some other bikes
Apr 2018
Kona took some of their best alloy bikes and created carbon versions that were on display at the Sea Otter Classic. - Mtbr.com
Feb 2018 · Christoph Bayer
Many enthusiasts have been waiting for this bike for a long time: the new Kona Process! The previous model was known for its super-fun riding characteristics. The successor should be able to do it all a little better, so we were curious to find out if it could! For an overview of the test fleet […]
Feb 2018
IT’S BIG. IT’S BRIGHT. IT’S BUILT TOUGH. IT’S MADE FOR PRETTY MUCH ANY TERRAIN YOU CAN FIND IN AUSTRALIA BAR MAYBE LAKE EYRE… SAY HELLO TO THE BRAND NEW 2018 KONA PROCESS! Reviewer/Rider // Matt Holmes Photos // Matt Staggs Falling just short of a full blown redesign, Kona have dropped a much anticipated refresh of their popular platform. Many riders will tell you that it is nothing short of the most fun they’ve had on a bike thanks to their early […]
Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Matt Midnight Blue w/ Dark Blue & Yellow Decals |
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Fork | RockShox Yari Solo Air 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT Trunnion Travel: 153mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano PF92 |
Headset | FSA No.57B |
Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Saddle | WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S) |
Seatpost | Trans-X Dropper Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
Pedals | n/a |
Grips | Kona Key Grip |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
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Front Derailleur | n/a |
Crank | RaceFace Aeffect, 30t Narrow/Wide |
Shifters | SRAM GX |
Cassette | SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd |
Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
Chain Guide | n/a |
Brakes | SRAM Level T Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SRAM Level T |
Rims | WTB STP i29 TCS |
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Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
Front Hub | Formula 110x15mm |
Rear Hub | Formula 148x12mm |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.3" |
Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
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