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Process 134 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,499| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 134 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
152cm – 171cm
157cm – 183cm
175cm – 196cm
180cm – 196cm
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Summary
The Kona Process 134 is celebrated as a versatile and capable trail bike, excelling in both climbing and descending with a lively, efficient ride. Its modern geometry and well-balanced suspension make it a joy on a wide range of terrains, from technical climbs to aggressive descents. The bike's design and performance have been praised for offering a boutique-level attention to detail and a playful, yet stable ride.
Versatile on a wide range of terrain
Lively and efficient ride
Modern geometry and well-balanced suspension
Boutique-level attention to detail
Playful yet stable handling
A little expensive
Rear end may stiffen under heavy braking
Low BB height requires caution on technical climbs
Some models may have underpowered brakes
The Process 134 has a lively, energetic feel under power, and it’s by far the most pedal-efficient Process Kona has ever made.
BetaThe mix of agility, efficiency, and trustworthy descending make the Process 134 a perfect do-everything steed that feels at home on a wide range of terrain.
BetaThe Kona is a really welcome slice of live wire insolence.
Bike PerfectA bike that climbs this well should be expected to have some compromise on the descent – maybe nervous in this or that terrain, or perhaps scary on the steeps? No, not the Process 134.
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May 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Can Kona’s flagship mid-travel twenty niner MTB mix efficient climbing with maximum tech terrain enjoyment?
Light, stiff and lively carbon frame
Agile geometry
Really sorted mid-travel suspension
Loves manuals and side knob abuse
29 or 27.5in wheeled versions
No internal storage
Press fit bottom bracket
Peer price bikes often have carbon wheels
Apr 2022 · Mike Levy
The least expensive Process needs a serious stopping upgrade to unleash its full potential.
For a 35lb 29er, the 134 is relatively nimble and easy to toss around
Great suspension performance
There are far better climbers
Handling felt unbalanced, nervous on loose trails
Toss the Alhonga brakes before you get tossed
Apr 2022 · Mike Levy
Can't stop, won't stop
For a 35lb 29er, the 134 likes to be tossed around
Great suspension performance
There are far better climbers
Handling felt unbalanced, nervous on loose trails
Toss the Alhonga brakes before you get tossed
Mar 2021 · Robin Weaver
This versatile all-rounder isn’t afraid of being ridden fast
Balanced suspension feel
Geometry balances stability and agility well
Happy lapping up the miles or hammering downhill
Compact rear end may not suit taller riders on the larger frame sizes
Expensive compared to some of the competition
Sept 2020 · Steve Fisher
Kona updates the Process 134 29ers for 2021, offering a Supreme model with a high-end, wireless build for discerning riders.
Jan 2020 · Jeremy Benson
Kona redesigned the Process 134 for the 2020 model year and the result is an impressively fun and capable mid-travel trail bike at a reasonable price. The...
Hard charging on descents
Long dropper post
Modern trail bike geometry
Heavy
Mediocre fork specification
Not the fastest climber
Aug 2019
Kona's Process 111 was a special bike. It was one of, if not the first, North Shore-ready short travel 29ers available. We've been anxiously awaiting a new version of the beloved 111 for some time now, and, well, it's finally here. Sort of.
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel Color: Gloss Pinot Noir w/ Camel & Black Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Motion Control Solo Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select Trunnion Travel: 134mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Deore |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | Kona Trail |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore 11spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | Shimano Deore, 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore 11spd |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 11-50t 11spd |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano MT201 Hydraulic Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT201 Hydraulic |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Shimano 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano 148x12mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Dissector EXO TR DUAL 29x2.4" WT |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT30 180mm (centerlock) |
First added 4 August
Last updated 7 January
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