Sharing many of the same angles and ride performance characteristics of our popular Process 134 model the Precept DL is perhaps the best bang-for-the-buck dual-suspension mountain bike on the market today.
Race enduro ride singletrack all day enjoy amazing descents: this bike can do it all. Using 130mm of active
Swinger Independent Suspension and 27.5-inch wheels the Precept DL features a direct-mount front derailleur dropper-post cable routing and a full complement of cartridge bearings.
It even has similar geometry to the Process 134: same BB height same chainstay length and same 68-degree headtube angle.
SPECS
Frame Material Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel
Sizes S M L XL
Rear Shock RockShox Monarch R
Fork RockShox Sektor Silver TK Solo Air 140mm QR15 Tapered
Crankarms Shimano Deore
Chainrings 22/32/44t
B/B Shimano Alivio
Pedals Wellgo Platform
Chain KMC Z99
Freewheel Shimano HG20 11-34t 9spd
F/D Shimano SLX
R/D Shimano Deore Shadow
Shifters Shimano Altus
Brake Calipers Shimano Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Rotor Shimano 180mm (centerlock)
Rear Brake Rotor Shimano 160mm (centerlock)
Brake Levers Shimano Hydraulic
Headset FSA NO.57B-1
Handlebar Kona XC/BC Riser
Stem Kona XC/BC
Grips Kona S-LOG
Seatpost Kona Thumb
Seat Clamp Kona QR
Saddle Kona XC
Front Hub Shimano Deore QR15
Rear Hub Shimano Deore 142x12mm
Spokes Sandvik Stainless 14g
Rims WTB SX23
Front Tire Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"
Rear Tire Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"
Paint Color Matt Orange & Black w/Black & White
TRAIL DS
At Kona we’re proud of our ability to create mountain bikes that create mountain bikers while allowing existing riders to expand their horizons. Our Precept line is distilled from the Process and Operator lines to give any rider a solid and super-affordable chassis to ride it all and ride it well. For 2015 the Precepts return keen to convert many more to the church of rip-roaring dual-suspension mountain biking.
KONA 6061 ALUMINUM BUTTED
Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough durable affordable light alloy both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased as well as shaped allowing us to fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.
INTERNAL HEADSET
The major benefit of an internal headset whereby the bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable is the extra layer of protection it provides the bearings against the elements. Additionally the bearings are commonly available angular contact bearings which are easily and inexpensively replaced. An internal headset also reduces stack height so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable giving the rider the best fit possible.
TAPERED HEADTUBE
Aside from improving the aesthetic due to its cleaner lines and smooth transition between the fork crown and the headset cover tapered headtubes also offer a more solid interface between forks with tapered steertubes and the bicycle frame itself thanks to more weld contact area. More girth at the bottom of the headtube better distributes shock force prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself eliminates brake shudder all while providing positive steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack tapered headtube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.
12X142 REAR AXLES
The XC/Trail/Enduro 12x142mm and the DH 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface while the 142mm/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. The take-away? 12x142 and 12x157 standards make a bike that rides better and is easier to work on.
SWINGER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
Featured on the recreational-oriented Precept line of Trail bikes and the new Precept 200 DH bike Kona’s Swinger configuration allows us to smartly increase standover and optimize the leverage rate for both Trail and Gravity riding in a way that we couldn’t have done with other configurations. It retains the same advantages and performance features as our other designs but at a more affordable price.
27.5" WHEELS
The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels but are more maneuverable and nimble than 29-inch ones. They are quite literally the best of both worlds effectively increasing overall performance and rider confidence. No surprise then that 27.5-inch wheels have found their way throughout our Mountain Bike range. You’ll find the wheel size throughout our Enduro platform and now throughout many of our traditional mountain bikes like the Cinder Cone Blast and Lana’i.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
New for 2015! Register a new 2015 Kona bike within three months of purchase and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.
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