The KP153

[wkkie]

Frame - 2017 Kona Process 153, XL
Fork - 2017 Rockshox Yari RC solo air, 160mm, 15mm. 1 token.
Headset - FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57
Shock - Rockshox Monarch RV
Stem - Kona XC/BC 35mm clamp, 40mm
Bars - Raceface Six-C, 800mm, 35mm clamp
Grips - ODI Rogue
Bottom Bracket - SRAM GXP PF92
Cranks - SRAM GX 1000
Pedals - Funn Black Magic
Chain guide - Funn Zippa Lite, ISCG05
Chainring - 34t Blackspire nw
Chain - KMC X-11, 95
Cassette - XG1150 10-42t 11spd
Shifter - Shimano XT M-8000 shifter
Derailleur - Shimano XT M-8000 rear derailleur, medium cage
Brake Calipers - Shimano Zee-M640 front, XT-M8000 rear
Brake Levers - Shimano XT, M8000
Rotors - Uberbike Radiator rotors, 203mm
Rims - Nextie Premium 36, 29mm internal, 27.5
Front Hub - Hope Pro4
Front Tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR2, EXO TR 27.5x2.6 W. Large Huck Norris
Rear Hub - Novatec D792
Rear Tyre - Maxxis DHF, EXO TR 2.5 W. DH Huck Norris
Seat Post - KS Lev Integra w/Southpaw Lever 31.6mm
Seat - WTB Volt Sport

I've been running this for a while now, and realised that I haven't done a PYR...

It was purchased stock and the SRAM brakes and drivetrain were sold off before the bike hit the dirt.

I ran the stock wheels to start with and there's been a few changes in that department, going to Hope DH wheels and settling on the Nextie wheels that are on it now.

I also ran the stock bars and stem for a while before picking up a bargain on the Sixc bars and throwing them on. Bonus that they were green too! The only other real change from stock was immediately getting rid of the 30t chainring and going for a 34.

Here's a couple of shots of the evolution of the rig and the only action shot I could find! Enjoy!

Stock.


With Onza @ Falls Creek.


With Hope @ Epic, Buller.


Current setup....




Token action shot....

 

[moorey]

Very nice.
I’m not a kona fan, but really like the Process’

 

[HighPlainsDrifter]

Nice colour coordination.

 

[born-again-biker]

Nice write-up mate.
I'm considering joining the Kona cult later this year.

Did the switch to carbon rims make a big difference? Did the bike feel faster / stiffer / more-betterer ?

 

[wkkie]

Nice write-up mate.
I'm considering joining the Kona cult later this year.

Did the switch to carbon rims make a big difference? Did the bike feel faster / stiffer / more-betterer ?

They did make a difference for sure. The biggest change I've found so far is with the acceleration of the bike. Noticeably better!

They replaced Hope DH wheels and I'm running exactly the same tyres and inserts. There was around a 200g difference per wheel.

I haven't been able to give it a good run on anything too rough or prolonged just yet, but initially they seem to feel lighter / more responsive on the rough stuff. Fingers crossed I'll be able to get to a shuttle day no too far down the track to give them a good hit out.

Very happy so far though. A good upgrade.