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2017 Kona Process 153 DL · 2016 Kona Process 153 DL

Specification2017 Kona Process 153 DL2016 Kona Process 153 DL
Overview
Model year20172016
BrandKonaKona
ModelProcess 153 DLProcess 153 DL
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900003155900003237
ColorsMatt Black/Yellow/GreenMatt Purple & Black w/ Gloss Silver & Lime or Red & Yellow Decals
SizesS; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm TravelKona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm travel
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkRockShox Lyrik RCT3 Solo Air 160mm TaperedRockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 160mm QR15 tapered
Rear shockRockShox Monarch Plus RC3RockShox Monarch Plus RC3
Drivetrain
ShiftersSRAM X1SRAM XO1
Front derailleurn/an/a
Rear derailleurSRAM XO1SRAM XO1
CranksetSRAM X1 1200; Chainring: 30t X-SyncSRAM X1 1200; Chainring: 32t, X-Sync w/Guard
Bottom bracketSRAM GXP PF92SRAM Press Fit GXP 92
CassetteSRAM XG1195 10-42t 11spdSRAM XG1195 10-42t 11spd
ChainSRAM PC1130KMC X11
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: SRAM Guide RSC; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 180mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide RSCBrake Calipers: Shimano XT; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano XT IceTech 203mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano XT IceTech 180mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano XT
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57BFSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57
HandlebarKona XC/BC 35Kona XC/BC 35 Riser
StemKona XC/BC 35Kona XC/BC 35
SaddleWTB Volt Pro (Volt 250 size S)WTB Volt Team
SeatpostKS Lev Integra w/Southpaw Lever 31.6mmKS Lev Integra
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Novatec 100x15mm / (R) SRAM 142x12mm(F) Novatech QR15 / (R) Novatech 142x12mm
RimsWTB Asym i35 TCSWTB Asym I35
SpokesSandvik Stainless Black 14gSandvik Stainless 14g Black
Front tireMaxxis Minion DHF EXO 3C 27.5x2.5"Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 27.5x2.3"
Rear tireMaxxis Minion DHF EXO 3C 27.5x2.3"Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 27.5x2.3"
Wheel size27.5"27.5"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2017 Kona Process 153 DL2016 Kona Process 153 DL
Selected size / positionMM
Reach450 mm435 mm
Stack590 mm596 mm
Head-tube angle65.5°66.5°
Seat-tube angle75°74°
Seat tube410 mm405 mm
Head tube115 mm115 mm
Chainstay / rear center426 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1186 mm1161 mm
Bottom-bracket drop10 mm10 mm
Bottom-bracket height348 mm—
Standover height705 mm655 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm42 mm
Front center761 mm736 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.