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Building off the success of the original Operator, we are offering an aluminum version of the bike for 2014: a stout ride that uses the same frame design as the 2013 Operator, which Kona Factory rider Antoine Bizet rode to an incredible second place at the 2012 Red Bull Rampage. Built to endure the rigors of heavy-duty shuttling, bike-park riding and downhill racing, the Park Operator has oversized pivot axles and bearings, bomber Kona 7005 DH Aluminum frame and components selected to best balance the performance-cost equation.

Frame Material	Kona DH 7005 Aluminum 200mm Travel
Sizes	S, M, L
Rear Shock	RockShox Kage R
Fork	RockShox Domain Dual Crown 200mm 20mm DO
Crankarms	Truvativ Ruktion
Chainrings	36t
B/B	Truvativ Howitzer
Pedals	Kona Wah Wah
Chain	KMC X10
Freewheel	SRAM PG1050 11-32t 10 spd
Chainguide	The Hive Freechucker
F/D	n/a
R/D	SRAM X5
Shifters	SRAM X5 (rh only)
Brake Calipers	Avid Code R
Front Brake Rotor	Avid G2CS 200mm
Rear Brake Rotor	Avid G2CS 180mm
Brake Levers	Avid Code R
Headset	FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS No.57B-1
Handlebar	Kona DH
Stem	Kona Jerk
Seatpost	Kona DH
Seat Clamp	Kona Clamp
Grips	Kona S-LOG
Saddle	WTB Volt Sport SE
Front Hub	Formula 20mm
Rear Hub	Formula 150x12mm
Spokes	Sandvik Stainless 14g
Rims	Sun MTX33 Sleeved
Front Tire	Maxxis High Roller II DH 26x2.4"
Rear Tire	Maxxis High Roller II DH 26x2.4"
Paint Color	Matt Blue & Black
Extras	n/a

sizing chart mm | inches

	Size	S	M	L
1	Reach	390	422	454
2	Stack	573	582	591
3	HT Angle	64	64	64
4	HT Length	100	110	120
5	ST Angle	75	74.7	74.4
6	ST Length	420	420	420
7	CS Length	427	427	427
8	BB Drop	12	12	12
9	Wheelbase	1148	1185	1221
10	Front Center	1148	758	795
11	Fork Length	568	568	568
12	Fork Offset	42	42	42
13	TT Length	546	584	622
14	Standover	749	755	761

	Size	S	M	L
1	Reach	15.35	16.61	17.87
2	Stack	22.56	22.91	23.27
3	HT Angle	64	64	64
4	HT Length	3.94	4.33	4.72
5	ST Angle	75	74.7	74.4
6	ST Length	16.54	16.54	16.54
7	CS Length	16.81	16.81	16.81
8	BB Drop	0.47	0.47	0.47
9	Wheelbase	45.20	46.65	48.07
10	Front Center	45.20	29.84	31.30
11	Fork Length	22.36	22.36	22.36
12	Fork Offset	1.65	1.65	1.65
13	TT Length	21.50	22.99	24.49
14	Standover	29.49	29.72	29.96

KONA 7005/6061 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

By having the headset bearing located inside the headtube (called “zero stack”), rather than the top and bottom, we are able to achieve a number of advantages when it comes to front-end stiffness, durability and overall riding performance. The major benefit of an internal headset 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. More girth at the bottom of the headtube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself. 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.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Kona warrants to the original owner that their new Kona bicycle frame purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for the lifetime of ownership by the original owner. This warranty is limited to five years for carbon fiber frames. During this warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner’s manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information.

BEAMER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

The evolution of Kona's Walking Beam 4-Bar Linkage, we’ve completely redrawn the suspension kinematics of the configuration, making it more progressive off the top, helping the bike to stay higher in the travel and recover from hits more quickly. Featured on our new Carbon Operator platform, the Park Operator, Entourage and Race Light Hei Hei dual-suspension bikes, Beamer Independent Suspension takes the pure shock movement, tune-ability and performance durability of Kona Independent Suspension and breathes new life into select mountain bikes with a distinctly more modern ride feel.

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FEATURES:

Hope Pro 2 hubs laced to Mavic 729 rims with black Sandvik stainless 14g spokes, aka “Dream Wheels”
Kona Carbon DH frame with 200mm travel, 6061 stays, Carbon Bridged Rocker and 12x157 rear axle with These Dropouts are Hollow® technology
Shimano Saint drivetrain, pedals and brakes with 203mm/180mm rotors
Fox Float 40 200mm travel fork and Fox DHX RC4 shock
RaceFace cockpit

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Kona Carbon DH frame with 200mm travel, 6061 stays, Carbon Bridged Rocker and 12x157 rear axle with These Dropouts are Hollow® technology
RockShox BoXXer RC 200mm travel fork
Avid Code R brakes with 200mm/180mm rotors
Maxxis High Roller II DH 26x2.4" tires
Custom Sun MTX 33 sleeved rims

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