Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 200mm -
Travel Rear 200mm -
Fork RockShox BoXXer
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Groupset X7, e*thirteen -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
MD
157cm - 182cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Kona DH 7005 Aluminum 200mm Travel
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Boxxer Race 200mm w/20mm TA
Rear Shock
Fox VAN RC
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-7
Front Derailleur
E*13 SRS
Shift Levers
SRAM X-7 (RH only)
Cassette
SRAM 950 PowerGlide 11-28 9 spd
Crank
36T
Bottom Bracket
FSA
Chain
SRAM 951 PowerChain
Pedals
Kona Wah Wah
Wheels
Front Hub
20mm Formula Disc
Rear Hub
12mm x 150mm Formula Disc
Rims
Sun MTX 33 Welded
Spokes
Sandvik Stainless 14g
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF 26x2.5
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Code R
Brake Levers
Avid Code R
Disk Rotors
Avid G3 Clean Sweep 203mm
Cockpit
Stem
Kona DH
Handlebar
Kona DH
Grips
Kona G-LOG
Headset
Orbit 1.5 ZS NO.57-1
Seat
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport
Seatpost
Kona DH
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | Short | MD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| Front Center | 722 mm | 758 mm | 795 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 546 mm | 584 mm | 622 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.4 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160 mm | 1197 mm | 1233 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -7 mm | -7 mm | -7 mm |
| Standover Height | 749 mm | 755 mm | 761 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
About this model
OPERATOR DH completes the Kona Operator model. Kona released 17 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Kona Operator bikes models from 2011, here.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Downhill bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Downhill bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3391$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Downhill bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox BoXXer model. The travel on this model is 200mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Kona OPERATOR DH bike has the Fox VAN RC model installed, and has a travel of 200mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
The OPERATOR DH 2011 bike is equipped with 26″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The OPERATOR DH comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.