"Inside? Inside!" What do you think of the new Process 134? Visit our site for Brad's full ride impressions: www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Kona/Process-134-CR-DL-29,27036#product-reviews/3600/expand
I have this exact bike and it is a very snappy bike to pedal. I picked it up used a couple months ago and I have been setting PRs on climbs even in the winter which is pretty amazing. It really shines on the downhills, love how fun it is with the short chain-stays, you can really carve the tight turns. I've got one-up carbon handlebars, santa cruz reserve 30 wheelset, Schwalbe MM 2.6 front, HD rear, both in super trail casings. I have 3 volume reducers in the super-deluxe shock right now and it feels really good, but going to try the MegNeg to see what that does just because I love messing with my bike. The G2 brakes are ok, I agree with some others that code brakes would be better; I did have to replace the G2 pistons and seals. I also added a 200mm rotor in the back and got some new ceramic brake pads, they work like a charm now.
Hey, I'm thinking of ordering a 2021 Kona Process 134 AL 29er, was wondering if the rear sus comes with a lockout or climbing mode kinda thing? I tend to climb standing / out of the saddle.
I just rode that bike last week and it totally kicks ass, super sweet. If you are looking for and all day shred machine this baby will probably make you very happy!
After having bought my first Kona Entourage 2012, I feel loyal to the brand. I hope one day I could by the 134 29er, as I love the angles on the frame, and its finished product equipment. Love Kona!!!
Haven't owned a Kona since my 1991 Kona Hot in sweet supple chromoly. That bike had evolutionary geometry at the time. Congratulations on the new 29er.
I am watching this because I recently found a 2020 Kona Process CR DL 29er for sale at 4,200. It has only been ridden a few times and is in great shape. Does this price seem to be good considering it is 6K MSRP but used?
Does this fit a 205*60 shock like it's big brother or a 185*50-55? I currently have the al29 153 and have invested in a cane creek coil but I'm totally down for buying a 134 frame and swapping my bits over(and shortening the fork to 150mm)
Dylan-James Sercy most come with pedals when you order them because it’s a requirement, but the pedals they do come with are the cheap plastic kind and it’s better to invest in a good pair of pedals that are designed for mountain biking
to add to what everybody said, a lot of people have personal preferences on pedals, some clipless are only compatible with certain brands, it would be near impossible to have a good set of pedal that work for everyone. also flat vs clipless pedal
Chris Mandell was the best. I really miss the old process frame, if we are gonna talk about fun, there only two kona bikes who comes to my mind: 111 and 167. Sorry
@@Zhiloreznik I dislike nonstandard components, last time I used a shock with different mounting was from a specialized bike, nightmare to upgrade where I live
"Inside? Inside!" What do you think of the new Process 134?
Visit our site for Brad's full ride impressions: www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Kona/Process-134-CR-DL-29,27036#product-reviews/3600/expand
Vital MTB this will be my next bike, no doubt!
I ride a 2007 Norco shore 3 freeride
I have this exact bike and it is a very snappy bike to pedal. I picked it up used a couple months ago and I have been setting PRs on climbs even in the winter which is pretty amazing. It really shines on the downhills, love how fun it is with the short chain-stays, you can really carve the tight turns. I've got one-up carbon handlebars, santa cruz reserve 30 wheelset, Schwalbe MM 2.6 front, HD rear, both in super trail casings. I have 3 volume reducers in the super-deluxe shock right now and it feels really good, but going to try the MegNeg to see what that does just because I love messing with my bike. The G2 brakes are ok, I agree with some others that code brakes would be better; I did have to replace the G2 pistons and seals. I also added a 200mm rotor in the back and got some new ceramic brake pads, they work like a charm now.
Hey, I'm thinking of ordering a 2021 Kona Process 134 AL 29er, was wondering if the rear sus comes with a lockout or climbing mode kinda thing? I tend to climb standing / out of the saddle.
I just rode that bike last week and it totally kicks ass, super sweet. If you are looking for and all day shred machine this baby will probably make you very happy!
After having bought my first Kona Entourage 2012, I feel loyal to the brand. I hope one day I could by the 134 29er, as I love the angles on the frame, and its finished product equipment. Love Kona!!!
Meeting an old friend, get on with and start riding.... I have a fair few old friends who wouldnt be happy with that.
Haven't owned a Kona since my 1991 Kona Hot in sweet supple chromoly. That bike had evolutionary geometry at the time. Congratulations on the new 29er.
Kona’s are sick🤟🤟🤟
Nice job Kona! The previous 153 is a beast, they know what’s good!
Really really awesome video, very well presented!
What a beast of a bike
I love the old friend sentence hahaha get in and ride 🤣🤣
Holy hell you took a beating on that short travel bike hahahahahaha! The bar is all over the place!
Now just need to update the 153 to 157-164 w/ 170mm fork!
@Spoonger Riley They nailed a trail bike now they should nail an "Enduro" bike that you can ride all day. Orbea Rallon comes to mind.
Looks like a shredder!
yeh super nice
I am watching this because I recently found a 2020 Kona Process CR DL 29er for sale at 4,200. It has only been ridden a few times and is in great shape. Does this price seem to be good considering it is 6K MSRP but used?
Awesome Bike!
That's some untidy cabling of a cockpit
Does this fit a 205*60 shock like it's big brother or a 185*50-55? I currently have the al29 153 and have invested in a cane creek coil but I'm totally down for buying a 134 frame and swapping my bits over(and shortening the fork to 150mm)
Done some digging and it looks like a 185*55
Nice vidéo
Thanks!
Chuckanut 🤙
No chainstay protection for aluminium frame? Who's bight idea is that? And why?
no internal cable routing either , + press fit on carbon and aluminum. no bueno.
Check on Kona website, the 134 Al comes with a chainstay protection. Different from the carbon ones, but there is one.
@@bartbbb1046 thanks for checking, just odd in video sounded like only the carbon frame had one.
So...why don't higher end mountain bikes come with pedals? I can kinda understand not having a kickstand, but pedals?
Dylan-James Sercy most come with pedals when you order them because it’s a requirement, but the pedals they do come with are the cheap plastic kind and it’s better to invest in a good pair of pedals that are designed for mountain biking
There is also literally no need for a kickstand on a MTB. Extra weight and it would get in the way.
@@liamlen8732 I have one on mine, but that's because I use it for commuting and don't have any trails within 10 miles of me
to add to what everybody said, a lot of people have personal preferences on pedals, some clipless are only compatible with certain brands, it would be near impossible to have a good set of pedal that work for everyone. also flat vs clipless pedal
What is mm tune?
Sean Murray medium medium. I believe it’s rebound and compression. You can tweak each shock but they all are set up internally different
@@milktop1 William is correct. MM refers to the shock tune. Medium compression tune, medium rebound tune.
Chris Mandell was the best. I really miss the old process frame, if we are gonna talk about fun, there only two kona bikes who comes to my mind: 111 and 167. Sorry
2017 134 is beast. Playful
Its just a Norco sight.
trunion mount... hell no
Why no? Less space for a bigger shock should be a good thing. More stroke, lower stand over, more water bottle. Win win win?
@@Zhiloreznik I dislike nonstandard components, last time I used a shock with different mounting was from a specialized bike, nightmare to upgrade where I live
@@trailfork7815 Trunnion style shocks are now pretty commonplace, actually, and you're going to see more in the future.
Erm..... Trek remedy looky likey
Similar...no knock block though👍
@@PedalingDave and no self loosening ABP linkage 😅
@@Andy-qp7eq guess I've been fortunate as my Remedy has behaved itself for three years!