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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2017 Kona Operator has 13 mm more reach than 2016 Kona OPERATOR in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Frame geometry
2017 Kona Operator has 25 mm more stack than 2016 Kona OPERATOR in the selected sizes.
More stack places the frame reference higher, not necessarily the handlebar.
- Handling
2017 Kona Operator has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2016 Kona OPERATOR in the selected sizes.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.29:1Highest3.27:1Total range255%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.5.
Lowest1.29:1Highest3.27:1Total range255%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.5.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2016 Kona Operator
2017 Kona Operator
Overview
Model Year
2016
2017
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Operator
Operator
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Colors
Matt Carbon & Black w/ Yellow & Blue Decals
Matt Cyan/Black/White/Silver
Sizes
S, M, L
M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
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 Coil Spring 200mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Kage RC
RockShox Kage R
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM X7
SRAM X5
Front Derailleur
fd
—
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X9 Type 2
SRAM X7
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
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 R; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 200mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 180mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide R
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS No.57-1
FSA Orbit 1.5ZS SC
Handlebar
Kona DH
Kona DH
Stem
Kona Direct Mount
Kona Direct Mount
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 DHF DH 27.5x2.5"
Wheel Size
26"
27.5"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.