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PRECEPT DL
An entirely new model for 2014, the Precept DL is best described as the entry-level version of our brand-new Process bikes. Race enduro, ride singletrack all day, enjoy amazing descents: this bike can do it all. Using our Swinger Suspension and 27.5-inch wheels, the Precept DL has a lot of the same modern features as the Process: 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 BBH, same chainstay length and same 68-degree headtube angle. With RockShox suspension front and rear, and a capable trail cockpit (60mm stem, 740mm bar), for the money, the Precept DL might be the most ripping trail bike ever.
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 Shimano HG53
Freewheel Shimano Acera 11-34t 9 spd
Chainguide n/a
F/D Shimano SLX
R/D Shimano SLX 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
Seatpost Kona Thumb
Seat Clamp Kona QR
Grips Kona Race Light
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 Silver w/Black & Lime
Extras n/a
sizing chart mm   |   inches
  Size S M L XL
1 Reach 396 415 440 465
2 Stack 575 584 589 598
3 HT Angle 68 68 68 68
4 HT Length 110 120 125 135
5 ST Angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
6 ST Length 396 415 440 465
7 CS Length 425 425 425 425
8 BB Drop 8 8 8 8
9 Wheelbase 1104 1127 1154 1183
10 Front Center 680 703 730 758
11 Fork Length 530 530 530 530
12 Fork Offset 42 42 42 42
13 TT Length 565 587 613 641
14 Standover 740 740 740 740
  Size S M L XL
1 Reach 15.59 16.34 17.32 18.31
2 Stack 22.64 22.99 23.19 23.54
3 HT Angle 68 68 68 68
4 HT Length 4.33 4.72 4.92 5.31
5 ST Angle 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5
6 ST Length 15.59 16.34 17.32 18.31
7 CS Length 16.73 16.73 16.73 16.73
8 BB Drop 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.31
9 Wheelbase 43.46 44.37 45.43 46.57
10 Front Center 26.77 27.68 28.74 29.84
11 Fork Length 20.87 20.87 20.87 20.87
12 Fork Offset 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65
13 TT Length 22.24 23.11 24.13 25.24
14 Standover 29.13 29.13 29.13 29.13

KONA RACE LIGHT 7005/6061 ALUMINUM BUTTED

Kona Race Light 7005/6061 is a lighter, more performance-oriented fabrication of our 7005 and 6061 Aluminum tubing. Designed to meet Kona’s discerning race specifications, Race Light 7005/6061 uses custom butting to create thicker tubes at weld areas and important parts of the frame, providing incredible strength and torsional integrity to the feel of the ride. We remove wall thickness in other parts of the frameset to lighten up the bike, giving the perfect balance between quickness and stiffness. The emphasis here is on performance, lightness and speed, built the Kona way.

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.

12x142 / 12x157 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

First introduced on the Satori, and featured on the new Precept DL and Precept for 2014, Kona’s Swinger configuration allows us to increase standover and optimize the leverage rate for Trail and All-Mountain riding in a way that we could not 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-INCH WHEELS

Introduced on the Kona Explosif in a mid-season launch last year, for 2014 you’ll find 27.5-inch wheels on the Process 134 and 153, the Explosif, Cinder Cone and Blast. 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. Specifically for Trail and Enduro applications, they noticeable increase overall performance and ride confidence.

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FEATURES:

  • New Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 120mm travel swing link suspension frame
  • RockShox XC 30 120mm travel fork
  • Shimano 27-speed drivetrain
  • Tektro HDC300 hydraulic disc brakes
  • Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" tires
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FEATURES:

  • Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel frame with press fit BB92
  • Fox Float 34 CTD 140mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steer tube
  • Shimano XT Shadow Plus rear derailleur with SLX drivetrain, hubs and brakes
  • KS Super Natural Remote dropper post
  • WTB STi23 TCS tubeless-ready rims
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FEATURES:

  • New Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 120mm travel swing link suspension frame
  • RockShox XC 30 120mm travel fork
  • Shimano 27-speed drivetrain
  • Tektro HDC300 hydraulic disc brakes
  • Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" tires
PRECEPT
SATORI
SATORI
VIEW DETAILS

FEATURES:

  • Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel frame with press fit BB92
  • Fox Float 34 CTD 140mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steer tube
  • Shimano XT Shadow Plus rear derailleur with SLX drivetrain, hubs and brakes
  • KS Super Natural Remote dropper post
  • WTB STi23 TCS tubeless-ready rims
SATORI