Kona Process X DL 29" Mountain Bike 2021 - Enduro Full Suspension MTB
If the Undertaker rode a mountain bike, he’d undoubtedly ride the Process X DL. Aimed at nothing but ripping riders on the most technical of terrain, the Process X DL is a monster on the trails. A full carbon frame features the all-new RockShox Zeb Ultimate RC2 fork with 170mm of travel and a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock boasting 161mm of travel. A SRAM XO1 Eagle drivetrain provides maximum range when hitting the liaison stages between trails. We tossed on some ultra-burly Maxxis EXO+ casing tires—Assegai front and Minion DHR II rear—for the rough stuff. SRAM Code RSC brakes provide mega stopping power, but who needs brakes when you’re this busy hauling ass?
Key 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 tires 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.
- 12x148mm Axle
12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 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 12x148 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.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Frame | Kona Carbon 161mm Travel |
Fork | RockShox Zeb Ultimate RC2 Charger 2.1 DebonAir 170mm Tapered 110mm Spacing |
Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion |
Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 EP ZS |
Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Bars | Kona XC/BC 35 |
Front Brake | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
Rear Brake | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
Brake Lever | Sram Code RSC |
Rear Mech | SRAM X01-Eagle |
Shifters | SRAM X01-Eagle |
Speed | 12 |
Rims | WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS |
Front Hub | DT Swiss 350 110x15mm |
Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350 148x12mm |
Spokes | Double Butted Spokes – 14/15/14g |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai EXO+ TR 3C 29x2.5" WT |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ TR 3C 29x2.4" WT (27.5x2.4" WT size S) |
Seat Post | Rock Shox Reverb w/1x Remote Lever 31.6mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt |
Chainset | SRAM GX-Eagle Carbon DUB |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF92 |
Chain | SRAM GX-Eagle |
Cassette | SRAM X01-Eagle 10-52t 12spd |
Kona Process X 2021 Sizing
Frame Size |
Height (cm) |
Height (feet) |
S |
152 – 170 |
5’0 – 5’7” |
M |
157 - 175 |
5’2” – 5’9” |
L |
175 – 180 |
5’9” – 5’11” |
XL |
180 – 196 |
5’11” – 6’5” |
Kona Process X 2021 Geometry
SIZE |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
ST LENGTH |
380 |
380 |
420 |
450 |
TT LENGTH |
569 |
594 |
623 |
662 |
REACH |
440 |
465 |
490 |
525 |
STACK |
615 |
615 |
625 |
635 |
STANDOVER |
690 |
700 |
710 |
720 |
HT ANGLE |
63.5 |
63.5 |
63.5 |
63.5 |
HT LENGTH |
94 |
94 |
105 |
116 |
ST ANGLE |
78.2 |
78.2 |
78 |
77.9 |
CS LENGTH |
435 [450] |
435 [450] |
435 [450] |
435 [450] |
BB DROP |
20 |
30 |
30 |
30 |
BB HEIGHT |
345 |
345 |
345 |
345 |
WHEELBASE |
1213 [1228] |
1238 [1253] |
1268 [1283] |
1308 [1323] |
FRONT CENTER |
779 |
804 |
834 |
874 |
FORK LENGTH |
581 |
581 |
581 |
581 |
FORK OFFSET |
44 |
44 |
44 |
44 |
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