Kona Process 134 CR/DL 2021 Bike

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Brand	Kona
Colour	Matte Lead Powder
Wheel Size	29-inch

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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We launched The Process 134 CR DL 29 last summer to dozens of accolades. "It's so playful," they said, and they are right. This bike brings the fun to every ride. Featuring a SRAM XO1 Eagle drivetrain with updated 10-52 cassette, brand new G2 RSC brakes, DT Swiss 350 hubs on WTB KOM Trail i30 rims all aboard our full carbon frame, the Process 134 CR DL is poised to be one of the most popular and versatile bikes we've ever made.

Key Specifications

Frame Material: Kona Carbon
Wheels: WTB KOM Light i30 TCS 29" on DT Swiss 350 Hubs
Suspension Platform: Beamer
Front / Rear Suspension: 140mm / 134mm
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Fork: RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2 Charger 2 DebonAir 140mm
Crankset: SRAM GX Carbon Eagle 12 Speed
Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle 12 Speed
Brakes: SRAM G2 RSC with 200mm front/180mm rear rotors
Seat Post: RockShox Reverb w/1x Remote Lever 31.6mm
Cockpit: Kona XC/BC 35mm Bar/ XC/BC 35 Stem with Kona Lock-on Key Grip
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 29x2.5" WT
Rear tire: Maxxis Dissector EXO TR 3C 29x2.4" WT
Saddle: WTB Volt

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 our efforts on the performance that is possible when the right high-modulus fibers are in the right places. Our designers work very closely with our manufacturer to ensure there is no compromise to the desired ride characteristics, durability and - finally - weight stipulations that we expect from our 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 tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems.

12 x 148mm Axle

12 x 142mm, 12 x 148mm and 12 x 157mm 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 148mm 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 12x142 thru-axle.

Beamer Independent 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 our 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 our version of greased lightning.

Specifications

Frame and Forks

Frame: Kona Carbon 134mm Travel
Forks: RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2 Charger 2 DebonAir 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing
Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5 E ZS
Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion