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2015 Kona

OPERATOR

CadreCarbone
Suspensioncomplet, 200 / 200mm
FourcheRockShox BoXXer
Amortisseur arrièreRockShox
roues26″ Aluminium
Transmission1 × 10
GroupeX9, X7
FreinsSRAM Code R Disque hydraulique
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Handling
nimblestable
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Transmission

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)

41 km/h

OPERATOR

43 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensions
SM

152cm – 171cm

MD

157cm – 183cm

LG

175cm – 196cm

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Résumé

The Kona Operator is a downhill bike that combines confidence-inspiring performance with a robust build, designed for gravity-focused riding. Its updated suspension platform offers better bottom-out resistance and improved pedaling characteristics, while the geometry has been modernized for steeper and gnarlier tracks. Despite its noticeable weight and some component compromises, the Operator excels in high-speed scenarios and bike park environments.

Pros
  • All aluminium frame built to take the knocks

  • 200mm of travel at either end

  • Updated suspension platform with a more progressive leverage curve

  • Confidence inspiring and competent at high speeds

  • Geometry modernized with lengthened front center and slackened headtube angle

Cons
  • No carbon option

  • Noticeable weight at 18.42kg / 40.6lbs

  • Boxxer RC fork feels harsh and unsettled with repeated hard hits

  • Component compromises in the DL spec

  • Kona DH handlebars feel horribly backswept and narrow

Key Quotes
The new Operator is a bundle of fun, with the new rear suspension curve being particularly praiseworthy.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Fearon has been racing prototypes for the past year and claims the new bike handles similar to the 26” Operator, but is more capable on steeper and gnarlier tracks.
MTBR logoMTBR
If you’re after a bike that will handle endless bike park runs or gravity trips in the big mountains while giving you the confidence to send it over those big doubles and not worry about coming up a bit short, then the Operator DL certainly won’t let you down.
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MTBR
Kona releases new 27.5 Operator DH bike

nov. 2016 · Saris Mercanti

The new Kona Operator is a World Cup ready DH racing machine that's designed to still be playful enough for bike park laps. - Mtbr.com

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BikeRadar
Kona Operator DL first ride review

oct. 2016 · Jon Woodhouse

However, if you’re after a bike that will handle endless bike park runs or gravity trips in the big mountains while giving you the confidence to send it over those big doubles and not worry about coming up a bit short, then the Operator DL certainly won’t let you down.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Kona Operator and Kona Hei Hei Trail

oct. 2016

Riding Retallack on the Kona Operator and Kona Hei Hei Trail.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Connor Fearon’s Kona Supreme Operator | Pro Bike

avr. 2014 · Dirt HQ

The new Kona Supreme Operator is one of Kona’s ‘new wave’ of bikes that have been designed and engineered by the team of Chris Mandell and Jack Russell...

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MBR
2014 Kona Process and Carbon Operator launched

sept. 2013 · Danny Milner

We check out the new 2014 bikes from Kona, including the Process Enduro models and the Carbon Operator downhill bike, in Austria

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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

Kona DH Carbon w/6061 Aluminum Stays 200mm Travel

Norme BBBB86/BB92, 104.5mm, Appuyez sur Fit

Fourche

RockShox Boxxer RC 200mm 20mm DO

Voyager200mm

Type de ressortAir

Amortisseur arrière

RockShox Kage RC

Voyager200mm

Pédalier

Shimano Press Fit 104.5mm

Casque

FSA Orbit C-40 No.42

Tige

Kona Jerk

Guidon

Kona DH

Selle

WTB Volt Sport SE 250

Tige de selle

Kona OB

TypeRigide

Pédales

n/a

Poignées

Kona S-LOG

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

SRAM X9 Type 2

Manivelle

36t

Manettes

SRAM X7

Cassette

SRAM PG1050 11-28t 10spd

Chaîne

KMC X10

Guide de chaîne

The Hive SS

Freins

Avid Code R

TypeSRAM Code R Disque hydraulique

Leviers de frein

Avid Code R

roues
Jantes

Sun MTX33 Sleeved

Rayons

Sandvik Stainless 14g

Moyeu avant

Formula 20mm

Moyeu arrière

Formula 157x12mm

Pneus

Front: Maxxis DHF DH 3C 26x2.5", Rear: Maxxis DHF DH 3C 26x2.5"

Disques

Avid G2 Clean Sweep 200mm

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