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2017 Kona Operator · 2019 Kona Operator

Specification2017 Kona Operator2019 Kona Operator
Overview
Model year20172019
BrandKonaKona
ModelOperatorOperator
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900003195900003139
ColorsMatt Cyan/Black/White/SilverGloss Seafoam & Dark Seafoam w/ Yellow, Black, & Dark Seafoam
SizesM; L; XLM; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionKona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm TravelKona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkRockShox Boxxer RC Coil Spring 200mmRockShox Boxxer RC Air 200mm
Rear shockRockShox Kage RRockShox Super Deluxe Coil R Trunnion
Drivetrain
ShiftersSRAM X5SRAM X5
Front derailleurn/an/a
Rear derailleurSRAM X7SRAM X7 Short Cage
CranksetRaceFace Chester; Chainring: 36tRaceFace Chester; Chainring: 36t
Bottom bracketShimano PF107Shimano PF107
CassetteSRAM PG950 11-28t 9spdSRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd
ChainKMC X9KMC X9
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: SRAM Guide R; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 180mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide RBrake Calipers: SRAM Guide T; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide T
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA Orbit 1.5ZS SCFSA No.57B
HandlebarKona DHRaceFace Chester 35mm
StemKona Direct MountRaceFace Chester DM 35mm
SaddleKona DHKona DH
SeatpostKona OB 34.9mmKona OB 34.9mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 110x20mm / (R) Formula 157x12mm(F) Formula 110x20mm / (R) Formula 157x12mm
RimsSun Ringle MTX 33 SleevedSun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless Black 14g
Front tireMaxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5"Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5"
Rear tireMaxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5"Maxxis Minion DHR 2 DH 27.5x2.4"
Wheel size27.5"27.5"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2017 Kona Operator2019 Kona Operator
Selected size / positionMM
Reach435 mm435 mm
Stack615 mm615 mm
Head-tube angle63°63°
Seat-tube angle76.5°76.5°
Seat tube410 mm410 mm
Head tube120 mm120 mm
Chainstay / rear center423 mm423 mm
Wheelbase1220 mm1220 mm
Bottom-bracket drop10 mm10 mm
Bottom-bracket height349 mm349 mm
Standover height720 mm720 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm48 mm
Front center797 mm797 mm

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