Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2016 Kona Process 153 · 2026 Kona Process 153
| Specification | 2016 Kona Process 153 | 2026 Kona Process 153 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2016 | 2026 |
| Brand | Kona | Kona |
| Model | Process 153 | Process 153 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900003236 | 900001159 |
| Original MSRP | — | $3,099.00 |
| Colors | Matt Black w/ Gloss Green & Cyan Decals | Matte Carbon w/ Gloss Black & Spot Gloss Decals |
| Sizes | S; M; L; XL | SM; MD; LG; XL |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm travel | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC Solo Air 160mm QR15 tapered | RockShox Psylo Silver RC 160mm 29" |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch RT | Rockshox Deluxe Select+ 205x57.5mm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | SRAM GX | Shimano CUES 6000 |
| Front derailleur | n/a | n/a |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX | Shimano CUES 6000 |
| Crankset | SRAM GX 1000; Chainring: 32t, X-Sync w/Guard | Shimano CUES 6000 165mm 30t |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit GXP 92 | Shimano MT500 PF92 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1150 10-42t 11spd | Shimano CUES 4000 11-50t 11spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC1130 | KMC XGlide EPT |
| Pedals | n/a | n/a |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: Shimano Deore; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 203mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 180mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Deore | Brake Calipers: Shimano Deore MT401; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT64 203mm Centerlock; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT64 180mm Centerlock; Brake Levers: Shimano Deore MT420 |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57B | FSA Orbit No.57B ZS44/ZS56 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 Riser | Kona 35mm / Back 8º / Up 6º / Rise 18mm / Width S 760mm / M 780mm / L-XL 800mm |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 | Kona 35mm / Rise 0º / Length 40mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE | Kona MTB |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Integra | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm / S 150mm / M 170mm / L 200mm / XL 230mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | (F) Novatech QR15 / (R) Novatech 142x12mm | (F) Shimano 15x110mm / (R) Shimano 12x148mm |
| Rims | WTB STp i29 TCS | WTB ST i30 |
| Spokes | Sandvik Stainless 14g Black | Stainless 2.0mm Black |
| Front tire | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 27.5x2.3" | Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" WT EXO Dual Compound |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO 27.5x2.3" | Maxxis DHR II 29x2.4" WT EXO Dual Compound (27.5x2.4" size S) |
| Wheel size | 27.5" | 29" |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2016 Kona Process 153 | 2026 Kona Process 153 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M | M |
| Reach | 435 mm | 455 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 620 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 66.5° | 64.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 76.9° |
| Seat tube | 405 mm | 380 mm |
| Head tube | 115 mm | 100 mm |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1161 mm | 1215 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 10 mm | 30 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | — | 345 mm |
| Standover height | 655 mm | 700 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm | 44 mm |
| Front center | 736 mm | 781 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.