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2018 Process 134 SE
the http://centrecitycycles.com/products-page/ list here (scroll to bottom) shows it as the only 134 model
I wonder if the 153 SE will be the old (current) shape process too, replacing the precept line
Looks like that Process range is 153 only either in 29er or 27.5
Seems odd, unless they believe that the new 153 is so good that 111 & 134 are now redundant
Seems odd, unless they believe that the new 153 is so good that 111 & 134 are now redundant
Perhaps they weren't selling enough of them to make it worth the bother?
Anyway, they've left it too long now - I've ordered something else.
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Im happy to hold out as It'll take me that long to get the cash together- been told itll be a couple of months!,
the 153 29er is matt black too thats me sold,
(unless my test ride on the whyte totally blows me away)
For everyone who is interested in KONA Process 153, this might be useful [url= http://www.veb-company.si/kategorija/1258/kona-enduro.html ]http://www.veb-company.si/kategorija/1258/kona-enduro.html[/url]
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P153 29er looks alright.
Seems that's the only new frame though - the existing Processes appear to be unchanged.
The rest are 2017 bikes, apart from the 134se
looks like a
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I didn't want to be the one to say it. At least they've kept the trademark gusseted seat tube though.
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new explosif
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Lovely lines on the Hei Hei.
I could see one of those in my future at some point.
New Roves and Jakes released
http://www.konaworld.com/bikes_road.cfm
Like the look of the new Rove NRB but £1600 for aluminium, Tiagra and mechanical discs?
8 Rove models !
@chakaping - I picked up a bargain 2016 Hei Hei Race from Winstanleys two months ago, in effect I've turned it into the Trail version with 1 x 11 and a 120mm fork.
It's brilliant, go for it 😀
@chakaping - I picked up a bargain 2016 Hei Hei Race from Winstanleys two months ago, in effect I've turned it into the Trail version with 1 x 11 and a 120mm fork.
They are my LBS and I nearly got the same model a while back - but the size I wanted was sold out. Happy on my HT for now, I meant in the more distant future.
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New Hei Hei is a wonderful bike. The trail spec. is quite fun 🙂
Continuing the hei hei trail love in - I picked up the 2016 trail dl in the sale - full xt, fox f+r decent hoops and it's immense as a light trail bike. added a dropper and a new front tire and its brilliant.
I was talking to a Kona dealer yesterday and as someone said above, the Process line is now split.
The old Process 134 will carry on for awhile, and effectively replaces the whole Precept line as the budget entry full sus design (price has dropped a lot compared to 2017, apparently they have a lot of old frames to shift).
The 153 gets a new design in Alu and Carbon. The carbon 'entry' model starts at just over 4k, has Eagle 12 speed and Lyriks. No frame only option in alu or carbon.
Not heard anything about the 111.
I like it, but I hate the entry model colour (black)and why in the world the Kona decals are on the top of the downtube I have no idea. You'd have to be a bike nerd to spot its a Kona.
That purple Hei Hei looks filthy beautiful.
I do like the Rove ST. Not sure I'd pony up for the LTD.
No Kona Ti hardtail in 2018? 🙁
where are the prices on that site?
There aren't any prices on the website but the bikes are starting to appear at retailers
First processes hitting the shops.
Gonna put a deposit down on a 153 29er today 😀
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153 29er, im trying to put a deposit on!
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Very intersting, they are certainly doing their own thing geometry-wise.
Are you ordering the 29er Kimbers?
The 425mm chainstays wouldn't do it for me, but it will keep the Process character I'm sure.
yeah put a deposit down, been told early november tho!
got the low spec AL 29er, brakes look crap, sceptical of the droper but I have better stuff I can swap out wheels are a worry my st i25 650bs were heavy, the st i29 29ers are gonna intersting, and as I can only just afford the bike (was able to get a bit of a discount tho) upgrade will be a while
29er & 650 share same rear end so clearance looks tight on the 29
that said i much prefer my unit with the dropouts as far forward as possible
Im still interested in the whyte s150- ive sat on one, but not ridden it (frustratingly the 'demo' ones at King & Queen werent for riding)
It's really good that they've acknowledged the pedaling issue.
Just had a look at the spec on the basic model, not great for £3k is it. Funny that it's very similar to the £3k Tranny Sentinel build tho.
I've been riding a few long-travel 29ers lately and I've found they handle really differently depending on the wheelbase (and chainstay length in particular).
If I could only have one, I'd probably look at something with mid-length stays and long reach like the S-150 or maybe the Orbea Rallon (not ridden either though).
Or longer stays and a not-massive reach like the RocketMAX (have ridden, is superb).
That's my unsolicited two cents anyway. Me and a couple of pals have been debating this at great length as the new 29ers have been popping up.
Time to sell a kidney. Want one of the carbon ones!!!!
I think short stays with a stteper SA and long reach works
that said my Unit I only really played with the dropouts at Swinley which is very bermy, rather than steep techy stuff
Also saw the prices were similar to Transition
Glad the 29er isnt carbon yet as I dont think my kidneys are worth enough
some weird things with the US/UK prices
Process 153 CR/ DL 27.5: £6,099 / $5,999 = UK more
Process 153 CR 27.5: £4,799 / $4,799 = the same
Process 153 AL/ DL 27.5: £3,499 / $3,599 = US more
Process 153 AL 27.5: £3,099 / $2,999 = UK more
Process 153 AL/ DL 29: £3,499 / $3,599 = UK more
Process 153 AL 29: £3,099 / $2,999 = UK more
Process 165: £3,999 / $3,999 = same
Process 153 SE: £1,999 / $2,199 = US more
Process 134 SE: £1,899 / $2,099 = US more
Bikeradar page now deleted, I think the embargo was up tomorrow
but a little vid on MBR
http://www.mbr.co.uk/news/bike_news/kona-process-153-cr-365129
I think short stays with a stteper SA and long reach works
For climbing I guess you mean? I'd like to try the Transition take on this with the short offset fork, which they reckon increases stability downhill too.
My experience on new-ish geometry bikes is that long reach with short stays is great - it gave more stability and speed while keeping a playful feel.
Then having longer stays as well upped the ante again with the speed, but gave more of a planted feel.
For climbing I guess you mean? I
yes but also for cornering and jumping, keeps you centred in the bike, great for berms!
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/kona-process-2018-first-look.html
roll on my birthday (bike is due about then )
I really like the idea of carbon process as my 153 could be improved on. That said there are other bikes in the picture at the minute!
Those prices just feel rediculous. Its a Kona, its not niche, its still a faux-bar when everyone who was using faux-bar has went to ABP or Horst link now the Spesh patent is expired.
I don't think those prices are all that bad for an American brand at todays exchange rates. The new alu frame Transition Sentinel is £3K for a NX equipped bike with basic suspension, or £2800 for frame and forks with higher spec Fox stuff.
I like the look of the DL 29er. It's a shame they aren't offering a frame only deal like Transition but I could stretch for the GX Eagle version then swap a few bits over from my current bike.
Its a Kona, its not niche
What a silly statement, I think they look good, and not that expensive compared to most brands.
What is Niche nowadays anyway? SC? Yeti? Evil?...
That blue carbon 153 is stunning.
Prices are higher than bigger companies like spesh, trek etc
and the direct order ones like yt, canyon etc
but similar to smaller companies like EVIl, whyte orange (well actually cheaper, but thats orange!), orbea, santa cruz,transition etc
as for faux bar, please tell me whats wrong with it!
Pedals like... A transition apparently
https://mrblackmorescorner.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/kona-process-153-2018.html?m=1
How to homebrew a carbon 153 29er
Also my 153 29er Al is almost at the shop !!!
My LBS has one already & a lime green Hei Hei race DL 😯
My bike in the shop but I can't get there until Monday, possibly Sunday if I can get away with it
Looks lovely , got a soft spot for kona , have a 99 stinky in the garage loft .
Did you get a test ride ? Might be in the market for a new bike in the new year and all the ones catching my eye are 29ers but I’ve never had a proper go on one
