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2012 Kona Operator!
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flag BryanBobo
Posted: May 29, 2015 at 16:50 Quote
Granted I've never taken it apart on my operator. Any previous bike I have done this on was a bitch. Required lots of force. First time I thought I was doing it wrong, brought it to the bike shop, they gave up and told me I ovalized my head tube. Took it to a better shop and they had it out in 5 min with some solid force
flag trueplayer
Posted: May 30, 2015 at 1:54 Quote
from Kona Tech.......
The Operator does not have cups. It has a spool shaped insert that stiffens the front end. The headset is best described as an integrated type.

These are the headset part numbers from FSA.

H2036{NO.5-2} for the compression ring

MR054 {873-2RS} top bearing

MR110 {073-2RS} lower bearing

H6079 {NO.55-1-6} fork crown race

I guess that means the "cups" dont come out on a 2015 operator
flag jumpman2334
Posted: May 31, 2015 at 14:59 Quote
Ah. I see now, interesting.

Bummer, I guess that means no angleset!
flag sebkrysz
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Posted: Jun 2, 2015 at 8:27 Quote
HI all, I need rear axle for 2013 operator. According to my Kona dealer they are not available in central warehouse in Europe. Can you recommend a store in US for Kona parts?
Or alternatively - can I just put this saint axle and tighten from both sides": http://www.t-bike.pl/os-piast-przelotowych-saint-183x12-fhm810.html
flag evildave
Posted: Jun 2, 2015 at 21:01 Quote
sebkrysz wrote:
HI all, I need rear axle for 2013 operator. According to my Kona dealer they are not available in central warehouse in Europe. Can you recommend a store in US for Kona parts?
Or alternatively - can I just put this saint axle and tighten from both sides": http://www.t-bike.pl/os-piast-przelotowych-saint-183x12-fhm810.html

I would think any 12x150 based axle would work.
flag evildave
Posted: Jun 2, 2015 at 21:09 Quote
And because I have one:

Operater build for 2015 season. New 380 C2R2 amp Havoc DM Stem

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flag dagzin
Posted: Jun 9, 2015 at 10:37 Quote
rnayel wrote:
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That.is.fking.sweet....
flag Shiny-side-up
Posted: Jun 12, 2015 at 14:01 Quote
Nice build, looks well thought out.
flag BryanBobo
Posted: Jul 10, 2015 at 13:09 Quote
Does anyone know if the 2012 Operator frame is the same as the 2012 entourage frame? They look identical but I cant tell if there are subtle differences. In the last 2 weeks I have seen 2 entourage frames break clean in half at the exact same location, right on the weld of the head tube. I am starting to get nervous about my operator!
flag braapkob
Posted: Jul 10, 2015 at 13:23 Quote
Nope, the operator and the entourage have not the same frame. They have different geometry specs and amounts of travel (op 200mm, en 170mm). BUT: They are made out of the same material and have similar look. Just check your operator for cracks before you go out and ride, then you'll be good. Normally bicycleframes don't just break in two parts. Usually before they break you are able to hear creaking noises or see signs that the frame is going to break soon. (dents, really deep scratches)
flag ohfugit
Posted: Aug 15, 2015 at 21:40 Quote
Was looking at a used 2013 Kona Operator( medium)
I usually run a dropper post.

How far into the frame does the seatpost go?

Thanks!
flag Tnerb888
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Posted: Aug 16, 2015 at 9:36 Quote
2013 is still aluminum right? It only goes in like 6" (that's what she said) on the aluminum bikes.

 


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