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So Kona's new Process 111 is in stock in one or two places, apparently. Looks genius – X1, Pikes, Monarch RT, SLX brakes etc. And the colour's not disgusting, either. The price is great too – £3599. Anyone weighed one? If it's under 28lbs, I need a test ride.
my 153 DL was 33lbs, so cant imagine the 111 being anywhere near 28lbs let alone under it.
There's no way It'll be under 28 my 153 is down to to 31 with carbon wheels ,1x10 etc
Wouldn't bother me though, still love to own one
Some giuy on here reckons his was 31lbs
http://forums.mtbr.com/kona/2015-process-111-a-924441.html
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A pal's Process 134 in medium was 32lbs c/w pedals, we weighed it on Park digital scales, with the thin Ardents.
He reckons it rides 'lighter'.
You'd be better off with a quick Google to find some of the 2014 model in the sale. Better spec, less money.
I've had a go on the new 111 and it was a lot of fun - definitely well worth a test ride anyway.
@tenacious: you're right, there's a ton of 111 and 111DLs around with big discounts. But the lure of 120mm pikes is too strong!
@threeek: where did you test ride it?
I rode it Cannock Chase - it's the first time I've been on a 29'er; I was surprised how much fun it was to ride. I'm used to a 134DL.
Threek, howd it go uphill and on flatter bits? I really want one of these but wabt a bike that moves forwards wuth uregency and efficiency, well in comparison to something like the 134
for the money the new Transition blitzes it, way better bike, i say that as i have got rid of the 153DL for one
Dean,
Unfortunately I don't have much experience of other bikes to give a meaningful comparison to - it seemed to climb better than my 134DL, which in turn certainly climbs better than my (~26lb) Soul hardtail on decent terrain if that's any help.
I suspect it's heavier than my 134, but like the 134 it 'rides light' - a phrase I never believed in until I test rode the 134. Both the Processes feel urgent and efficient to me. The only other FS I've owned and spent much time on was a Specialized FSR >5 years ago. I didn't get on with that FSR at all it was really inefficient and squashy whatever I tried with the shock. I'm sure newer Specialized bikes will be much much better though.
I would say definitely try a Process for yourself if you get chance.
Threek, howd it go uphill and on flatter bits? I really want one of these but wabt a bike that moves forwards wuth uregency and efficiency, well in comparison to something like the 134
The geometry of the 111 looks so good but it isn't the most efficient pedaller if this is correct:
http://linkagedesign.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/kona-process-29-2014.html
I'd want to try a Banshee Phantom too.
Agreed, the Phantom certainly looks interesting too - I'd definitely want to try one out if I was looking for a bike 🙂