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PROCESS 111
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components and shimano slx mechanical disc brakes.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 111 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SRAM |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Mechanical Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
152cm – 171cm
157cm – 183cm
175cm – 196cm
180cm – 196cm
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Summary
The Kona Process 111 is celebrated for its balanced and stable geometry, making it a blast to ride with beautiful cornering and line-holding capabilities. It's noted for its short travel efficiency combined with big wheel rollover, offering a thoroughly contemporary riding position. However, its limited rear travel can be overwhelmed at high speeds, and some find its aggressive feel too much for certain terrains.
Balanced and stable geometry
Beautiful cornering
Short travel efficiency and big wheel rollover
Thoroughly contemporary riding position
SRAM X1 drivetrain and Shimano SLX brakes offer performance without high cost
Limited rear travel can be overwhelmed at high speeds
Extra heft compared to other bikes hampers climbing
Some testers felt the bike's aggressive feel could be too much for certain terrains
The geometry chart pretty much guarantees that this thing is going to be a blast to ride
BIKE MagazineProgressive spec and geometry combined with short travel efficiency and big wheel rollover sounds like an irresistible recipe to us.
MBRIt's telling that when the 111mm rear and 120mm front 29" was released in 2014, Kona categorized it as an Enduro bike.
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jan 2023
How do you min-max a 2015 Kona Process 111 with Chris King hubs and bottom bracket, a Shimano XT build, and high-end suspension? Ride it forever and stay on top of service.
mrt 2015 · Jenn Hill
James' Kona Process 111 Long Termer
jan 2015
The Kona Process 111 is the big-wheeled bike in the Process lineup, and it's a much more capable rig than its 111-milimeters of rear-wheel travel suggests.
feb 2014 · Danny Milner
Why the Kona Process 111 is one of 2014's most exciting bikes
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 111mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 120mm QR15 Tapered Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT Travel: 111mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Press Fit GXP 92 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57 |
| Stem | Kona 40mm |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC Riser |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Integra Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona S-LOG |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X1S |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | 32t |
| Shifters | SRAM X1S |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1180 10-42t 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Type: Shimano SLX Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sandvik Stainless 14g Black |
| Front Hub | Novatech QR15 |
| Rear Hub | Novatech 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ardent EXO TR 29x2.4", Rear: Maxxis Ardent EXO TR 29x2.25" |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Deore 180mm (centerlock) |
First added 22 april
Last updated 22 april
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