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flag jacktheripper98
Posted: Mar 31, 2015 at 21:43 Quote
TomShark wrote:
Hey all,

I'm looking at buying a Process. Was after the 153, but no shops in NZ have them available at the moment, won't have for a while. I've got a few options on the second hand market, so just after some advice/opinions from you lot.

Firstly, has anyone had any issues with their Process frame breaking? The main draw for me buying new was the frame warranty.

Secondly, what's the general consensus on the Process 134? If I can't get a 153, this is my next option before I start looking at another brand...

Cheers!
in my opinion, the process 134 is a much more playful bike. it doesn't feel like a dh sled, but more like you can pop it up and over anything that the 153 would be more comfortable plowing through. if you wanted a do-it-ALL bike, then i'd definitely go for the 153. it climbs like a xc bike, and descends like a dh bike, whereas the 134 climbs like an xc bike and descends like an all-mountain bike
flag milanboy1986
Posted: Apr 1, 2015 at 6:31 Quote
TomShark wrote:
Hey all,

I'm looking at buying a Process. Was after the 153, but no shops in NZ have them available at the moment, won't have for a while. I've got a few options on the second hand market, so just after some advice/opinions from you lot.

Firstly, has anyone had any issues with their Process frame breaking? The main draw for me buying new was the frame warranty.

Secondly, what's the general consensus on the Process 134? If I can't get a 153, this is my next option before I start looking at another brand...

Cheers!

I'm riding a 2014 Process 153 DL (frame). It works great and the pedaling is amazing, for a single pivot four bar suspension platform. The geometry is nice. The quality of Kona bikes now are much better that they used to be, so have no worries on that.

Kona 2014 Process 153 DL custom
flag ripcityBlazer
Posted: Apr 16, 2015 at 20:15 Quote
well here's my process 153 i think i done with it for now.
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flag sm61mon
Posted: Apr 17, 2015 at 8:26 Quote
Start of my Kona Coiler Build which arrived today.

Hi guys,

just had this frame delivered today!!

will commence building it up tonight and post the results Smile

Kona FTW!!
flag ashrobins992
Posted: Apr 23, 2015 at 15:00 Quote
bike with new parts in stalled on first ride up the malverns works a treat

Kona precept dl, withy new handlebars and drivetrain, changed from 3x9 to a 1x10 and changed to sram!
flag zdrenduro67
Posted: Apr 30, 2015 at 20:27 Quote
Kona Process DL 134 2013
my 2013 kona process dl that weighs a wopping 36 lbs
flag Buggyr333
Posted: Apr 30, 2015 at 21:41 Quote
zdrenduro67 wrote:
my 2013 kona process dl that weighs a wopping 36 lbs

How the hell did you do that? my buddy has the low end spec one with DH tires and its only 33lbs.
flag zdrenduro67
Posted: Apr 30, 2015 at 22:12 Quote
Buggyr333 wrote:
zdrenduro67 wrote:
my 2013 kona process dl that weighs a wopping 36 lbs

How the hell did you do that? my buddy has the low end spec one with DH tires and its only 33lbs.
I have no idea its used to a 215 pound rider on it
flag rstwosix
Posted: May 1, 2015 at 5:42 Quote
Custom Kona Coiler 2014. New front triangle steel 4130 CrMo . TT 23mm longer BB 15mm lower.
My Kona Coiler with custom CrMo steel front end and coil spring fork & shock weighs 36lb.
flag Canadian43
Posted: May 1, 2015 at 9:52 Quote
Still thinking it needs a frame logo to set it off.
Given it any thought?
flag NotDannyHart
Posted: May 1, 2015 at 13:39 Quote
Like the modern Kona logo
flag Canadian43
Posted: May 1, 2015 at 23:13 Quote
No, not a Kona logo.
It's no longer a Kona frame.....
flag horny-norris
Posted: May 2, 2015 at 2:21 Quote
Still looks like a kona...
flag rstwosix
Posted: May 2, 2015 at 5:23 Quote
Custom Kona Coiler 2014. New front triangle steel 4130 CrMo . TT 23mm longer BB 15mm lower.
You mean like this?
I put decals on, but in the end I removed them because:
1. I like the clean look of minimal logos on a bike. A lot of my friends agree. I've also destickered the rims and stem and removed some of the fork decals.
2. Although I still regard it as a Kona Coiler with modern geometry, it certainly isn't factory.

I really don't think it's a big deal either way.
flag NotDannyHart
Posted: May 2, 2015 at 5:44 Quote
Looks better without.

New triangle makes it look so much betterPimp

 


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