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Process 153
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,599| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 153 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent X |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison152cm – 171cm
157cm – 183cm
175cm – 196cm
180cm – 196cm
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Jun 2025 · Travis Reill
The Kona Process 153 boasts clean lines and an overall sleek look with riding performance to match. Check out our long-term review.
Jun 2025 · Nelson
Discover the 2025 Kona Process 153 CR/DL G3—an all-mountain machine blending classic Kona durability with modern geometry and carbon performance.
Dec 2024 · Henry Quinney
"A balanced bike that absolutely rips on tighter, medium-paced trails."
Well balanced on tighter, medium gradient trails
Great suspension feel at low-medium speed
Well executed single pivot
Some neat frame features
Geometry and suspension begins to feel overwhelmed at higher speeds
Slack seattube will punish taller riders
Underpowered brakes
Dec 2024
The Supreme Council might have a tough time putting a stamp on the Gen. 3 Process 153. In some ways it handles like an enduro bike, stomping big lines and landing softly, but it's not too much for lower angle trails or janky business thanks to its modest length and sensible geometry. Based on my experience on really rough and fast stuff, it may not be suited to everyone looking for an enduro beast, but that's the only situation where it wasn't up to the task. It's great in the air, beastly in corners and it devours flow trails, even technical ones with quick left to right switches and surprises to keep you on your toes.
Solid feeling build with no rattles
Very quiet on the trail
Versatile geometry feels at home in many situations
Pedals well with minimal bob without climb switch engaged
Good suspension performance
Roomy standover accommodates riders of different sizes
Corners beautifully
Handles big hits like it has more than 153mm of travel
SRAM G2 brakes are suitable for trail bike territory but out-gunned on more challenging lines
Effective seat angle looks good on paper but taller riders may find themselves too far behind the bottom bracket
Chunk, or repeated heavy impacts, or rough and loose conditions, when paired with speed, are not the P153s strength
Stack a little low; preferred with a 50mm riser bar
Rockshox Reverb Stealth seat post limited to 200mm, overly complicated, requires more insertion length
Jul 2024 · Tyler Benedict
Kona refines their process to deliver two trail bikes ready to shred anything, with affordable alloy and dreamy carbon options.
Jul 2022 · James Vincent
The latest Kona Process 153 rolls on 29in wheels and sits in the middle of the Process range; Process X on one side, Process 134 on the other.
The geometry. Like all Konas it’s sorted
The rear suspension
That yellow
Average brakes
And fork
Heavy for what it is
Apr 2022 · ArmyB
All metal, all good, all the fun.
Updated geometry
Confidence-inspiring on descents
Pedals efficiently
Snappy through turns
Great price point
Single-ply tires
Not the strongest wheelset
Rear brake felt underpowered
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Satin Metallic Charcoal w/ Concrete Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC Motion Control DebonAir 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select Plus Trunnion Travel: 153mm |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA PF92 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Saddle | Kona Trail |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift Advent X |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | FSA Comet Heavy Duty, 30t |
| Shifters | Microshift Advent X |
| Cassette | Microshift Advent X 11-48t 10spd |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM DB8 |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 148x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai EXO TR DUAL 29x2.5" WT, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR DUAL 29x2.4" WT (27.5x2.4" WT size S) |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
First added 23 October
Last updated 25 April
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