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flag windsurf
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Posted: Oct 3, 2017 at 15:16 Quote
[Quote="sherbet"]Coming along.

Very noice,

New Process here
2018 Kona Process CR
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flag acdownhill
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Posted: Oct 3, 2017 at 21:33 Quote
So what's the first ride verdict?? That's what I wanna know!
flag windsurf
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Posted: Oct 4, 2017 at 16:08 Quote
acdownhill wrote:
So what's the first ride verdict?? That's what I wanna know!

It feels solid! Do not mistake, the 2017 frame is a very good frame, but the new one is better. Still not sure where and how much after only one ride, but it feels solid and nimble, while able to pop on the jumps. The 2017 is very strong as well. It is amazing how silent this bike is and easy to pop on the rear on obstacles. 12 gears are so good... I have not weighed it but judging by lifting it it does not feel much lighter, probably because of the new fork.

More riding this weekend.
flag jamesstewart732
Posted: Oct 7, 2017 at 10:43 Quote
I don't think I've ever been this jealous of a person i don't know!
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Posted: Oct 9, 2017 at 9:42 Quote
jamesstewart732 wrote:
I don't think I've ever been this jealous of a person i don't know!

Hope you get the chance to ride one soon man
I still love the old one so much though, carbon feels so stiff..

Lippman Park

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flag jamesstewart732
Posted: Nov 6, 2017 at 11:20 Quote
My current 2015 153

My 2015 process 153 as it stands,
Upgrades are
Blackspire narrow wide 34t chain ring in orange
sram gx1400 crank
sram 11 speed cassette
sram gx rear mech
sram x01 shifter
southpaw trigger for the KS lev (love this thing)
renthal fat bar
hope discs with orange centres
hope enduro rims with minion dhfs running tubeless mounted on pro 4 hubs, again orange.

Love this bike, I cant imagine ever getting rid of it, does need a few more upgrades though, need a new rear shock thinking of going for a rockshox vivid coil, also need to upgrade the stock brakes.
flag windsurf
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Posted: Nov 6, 2017 at 14:36 Quote
Love that hub/chainring coordination.

for 4 years I was looking for anything better and could not find it, not sure if the new Process I just got is much better either...
jamesstewart732 wrote:
My current 2015 153

My 2015 process 153 as it stands,
Upgrades are
Blackspire narrow wide 34t chain ring in orange
sram gx1400 crank
sram 11 speed cassette
sram gx rear mech
sram x01 shifter
southpaw trigger for the KS lev (love this thing)
renthal fat bar
hope discs with orange centres
hope enduro rims with minion dhfs running tubeless mounted on pro 4 hubs, again orange.

Love this bike, I cant imagine ever getting rid of it, does need a few more upgrades though, need a new rear shock thinking of going for a rockshox vivid coil, also need to upgrade the stock brakes.
flag Buggyr333
Posted: Nov 7, 2017 at 9:32 Quote
Windsurf wrote:
Love that hub/chainring coordination.

for 4 years I was looking for anything better and could not find it, not sure if the new Process I just got is much better either...

What other bikes have you tried out of curiosity?
And what don't you like about the new process?
flag windsurf
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Posted: Nov 7, 2017 at 18:10 Quote
Hey, Yes I tried Trek Slash and Cannondale Trigger, all are good bikes, but the most fun was the carbon Salsa Red Point, almost bought that one! I like Konas, don't get me wrong, but the new one is very similar in handling to the old one, just a tad lighter and stiffer.
Buggyr333 wrote:
Windsurf wrote:
Love that hub/chainring coordination.

for 4 years I was looking for anything better and could not find it, not sure if the new Process I just got is much better either...

What other bikes have you tried out of curiosity?
And what don't you like about the new process?
flag milliontown
Posted: Nov 25, 2017 at 22:00 Quote
My baby. Process with DL suspension, Hope M4 brakes, I9 torch hubs with lightbike carbon rims, havoc 35mm cockpit. Unfortunately its overkill for my local trails so I might replace it, but I can't bring my self to let it go.

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flag milanboy1986
Posted: Dec 28, 2017 at 9:17 Quote
My three Konas:

Kona 2012 Abra Cadabra
2012 Abra Cadabra

Top of the World with my Process 153 DL
2014 Process 153 DL custom build

Second time in Whistler
2017 Process 153 DL custom build with custom fork/shock decals
flag sherbet
Posted: Dec 28, 2017 at 17:33 Quote
To all Canada bros; the bike shop I work at purchased basically all the leftovers from the Kona East wearhouse. We have it all. Let me know if you need weird parts.

 


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