Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2016 Kona Operator · 2019 Kona Operator
| Specification | 2016 Kona Operator | 2019 Kona Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Brand | Kona | Kona |
| Model | OPERATOR | Operator |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900003699 | 900003139 |
| Colors | Matt Carbon & Black w/ Yellow & Blue Decals | Gloss Seafoam & Dark Seafoam w/ Yellow, Black, & Dark Seafoam |
| Sizes | S; M; L | M; L; XL |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Kona DH Carbon w/6061 Aluminum stays | Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel |
| Frame material | Carbon Fiber | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer RC 200mm 20mm DO | RockShox Boxxer RC Air 200mm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Kage RC | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil R Trunnion |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | SRAM X7 | SRAM X5 |
| Front derailleur | fd | n/a |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM X9 Type 2 | SRAM X7 Short Cage |
| Crankset | Shimano Zee; Chainring: 36t | RaceFace Chester; Chainring: 36t |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Press Fit 104.5mm | Shimano PF107 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1030 11-28t 10spd | SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X9 |
| Pedals | n/a | n/a |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: SRAM Guide R; Front Brake Rotor: Avid Centerline 200mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Avid Centerline 180mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide R | Brake Calipers: SRAM Guide T; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide T |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS No.57-1 | FSA No.57B |
| Handlebar | Kona DH | RaceFace Chester 35mm |
| Stem | Kona Direct Mount | RaceFace Chester DM 35mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport SE 250 | Kona DH |
| Seatpost | Kona OB | Kona OB 34.9mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | (F) Formula 20mm / (R) Formula 157x12mm | (F) Formula 110x20mm / (R) Formula 157x12mm |
| Rims | Sun MTX33 Sleeved | Sun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved |
| Spokes | Sandvik Stainless 14g | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front tire | Maxxis DHF DH 3C 26x2.5" | Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5" |
| Rear tire | Maxxis DHF DH 3C 26x2.5" | Maxxis Minion DHR 2 DH 27.5x2.4" |
| Wheel size | 26" | 27.5" |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2016 Kona Operator | 2019 Kona Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M | M |
| Reach | 422 mm | 435 mm |
| Stack | 590 mm | 615 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 64° | 63° |
| Seat-tube angle | 76° | 76.5° |
| Seat tube | 417 mm | 410 mm |
| Head tube | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm | 423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1178 mm | 1220 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | -4 mm | 10 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | — | 349 mm |
| Standover height | 725 mm | 720 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm | 48 mm |
| Front center | 758 mm | 797 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.