Kona Process X 2022 Bike

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Brand	Kona
Colour	Satin Gose
Suitable for	Everyone

Kona has deep roots in the development of what mountain bikes have become today. Since the company's inception in 1988 it has been under the same founding members' wings, and their staff are passionate about the empowerment of the bicycle. Today their range is vast, spanning across nearly all disciplines and offering models at all price points to reach a broad market of cyclists.

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The all-new Process X is coming in hot! This gravity-hungry machine features 170mm of front and 161mm of rear travel. With its full carbon frame, an adjustable wheelbase, and the ability to run a 29” or 27.5” rear wheel, the Process X can be customized to the perfect fit. A Shimano XT drivetrain keeps the shifting smooth while ultra-powerful four piston Shimano Deore brakes with 203mm rotors keep the speed in check. When you’re ready to rip, a Fox 38 Performance fork and Performance Elite DPX2 rear shock provide plush suspension. Chunky trails are no match for the front Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C and rear Minion DHR II EXO+ TR 3C tyres.

Features

Kona Carbon

Designed to be lightweight and built to demanding standards. Carbon fiber has long been praised for its weight and strength, but rather than chase grams, we place their efforts on the performance that is possible when the right high-modulus fibers are in the right places. their designers work very closely with their manufacturer to ensure there is no compromise to the desired ride characteristics, durability and – finally – weight stipulations that we expect from their bikes.

Internal Headset

Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

Tapered Head Tube

More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.

Tubeless Compatible Rims

Tubeless rims allow for tyres with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tyre pressure, which provides better tyre grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tyre systems.

12 x 148mm Axle

12 x 142mm, 12 x 148 and 12 x 157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142 / 148 / 157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you’ll see the 12 x 148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12 x 142 thru-axle.

Beamer Independant Suspension

Built to be off-the-top progressive, Beamer Independent Suspension helps the bike to stay higher in the travel and recover from hits more quickly. The Operators are instilled with what their product managers like to call “pure shock movement,” whereby the shock is protected from side load. Designed to be highly tuneable and extremely durable, the Beamer IS is their version of greased lightning.

Specifications

Frame and Forks

Frame: Kona Carbon 161mm Travel
Forks: Fox 38 Performance Grip Damper 170mm
Rear Shock: Fox DPX2 Performance Elite Trunnion

Drivetrain

Crankset: Shimano Deore 32T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano PF92
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 12 Speed
Cassette: Shimano SLX 10-51 Tooth 12 Speed
Chain: Shimano Deore 12 Speed

Braking/Shifting

Shifters: Shimano XT 12 Speed
Front Brakes: Shimano RT66 203mm
Rear Brakes: Shimano RT66 203mm
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore

Wheels

Rims: WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS
Front Hub: DT Swiss 370 15 x 110mm
Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 12 x 148mm
Spokes: DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm, Black Stainless, Brass Nipples
Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C 29 x 2.5" WT
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ TR 3C 29 x 2.4" WT (27.5 x 2.4" WT size Small)