For the money, it is one of the best downhill mountain bikes on the market.
Light, quick, really maneuverable and super plush, the KONA Operator is designed specifically for those who need excellent big-travel value. Make no mistake: this is a high-performance downhill bike made to endure the rigors of heavy-duty shuttling, bike-park riding and flat-out downhill racing. It has oversized pivot axles and bearings, bomber Kona 7005 DH frame and components selected to maximize the performance equation.
No surprise then, the 2012 Operator was voted to Dirt Magazine's prestigious Top 100.
Frame Size : S, M, L
Frame | DH 7005 aluminium |
Rear shock | ROCK SHOX Kage RC Custom Tuned 200 mm |
Fork | ROCK SHOX Boxxer RC 200 mm |
Rear derailleur | SRAM X9 |
Front derailleur | E*Thirteen SS |
Shifters | SRAM X7 |
Chainset | FSA GAP 36 teeth |
Cassette | SRAM PG1050 11-28 teeth 10 speed |
Chain | SRAM PC1051 |
Front brake | AVID Code R 200 mm |
Rear brake | AVID Code R 180 mm |
Wheels |
Rims : SUN MTX33 Hubs : FORMULA 20 mm front and 12x150 mm rear Spokes : Sandvik stainless steel 14g |
Tyres | MAXXIS High Roller 2 DH 26x2.4 |
Saddle | WTB Devo HP Comp |
Seatpost | KONA DH |
Handlebar | KONA DH |
Stem | KONA Jerk |
Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57B-1 |
Pedals | WELLGO Wah Wah |
Accessories | Set of lights, bell and technical information |
Weight | 18.65kg (Manufacturer) |
Warranty | Lifetime warranty for the frame |
Size | S | M | L |
Top Tube | 550 mm | 589 mm | 627 mm |
Seatpost | 75° | 74,7° | 74,4° |
Head Tube Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° |
Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
Wheelbase | 1157 mm | 1196 mm | 1231 mm |
Bottom Bracket Height | 353 mm | 353 mm | 353 mm |
Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
Bottom Bracket Length | 83 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Stack | 576 mm | 586 mm | 596 mm |
Reach | 392 mm | 425 mm | 458 mm |
Standover | 755 mm | 760 mm | 768 mm |