Process X DH Standard

The Process X DH is Kona’s gravity-specific interpretation of its aluminum Process X platform, aimed squarely at bike-park laps, shuttle runs, and riders who want a dual-crown bike without stepping into a full World Cup-style downhill chassis. It uses a 6061 butted aluminum frame with 162mm of rear travel, paired from the factory with a 190mm RockShox Boxxer and a coil shock. That configuration, along with Kona’s stated use of a linkage-driven single-pivot layout with a progressive leverage curve and low anti-squat, makes the bike’s priorities clear: descending composure, consistency on repeated hits, and mechanical simplicity over pedaling efficiency.

What distinguishes this generation is how closely it ties a park-focused DH build to a more versatile modern enduro platform. The frame adopts SRAM’s UDH standard, uses external cable routing for easier service, and includes under-top-tube mounts for tools or spares—practical details that matter for riders who spend a lot of time maintaining and lapping the bike. Kona also built in a flip-chip at the seatstay/rocker junction to accommodate either a 29-inch or 27.5-inch rear wheel while keeping geometry changes controlled; the stock bike is delivered as a mullet. In the market, that places the Process X DH as a relatively accessible, purpose-built gravity bike for riders who want park-bike toughness and dual-crown confidence, but with more adaptability and less specialization than a pure race downhill bike.