Process 153
Your weekends never saw this coming. The base 153 is like a best friend and trusty pickup truck rolled into one – a rugged aluminum shred machine built to slay every adventure you put in front of it and still leave room in your life for things like food and rent. It runs the same telepathically awesome geometry as all the other Process 153 models, but utilizes carefully thought out components that get the job done without any bragging and without breaking the bank. Fully featured like its big siblings with flip-chip mullet compatibility, the 153 is your ticket to ride. Entry level? More like gateway drug…
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SPECS & GEOMETRY
SPECIFICATIONS
| Frame Material | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 153mm Travel |
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select Plus Trunnion |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC Motion Control DebonAir 160mm Tapered 110mm Spacing |
| Crankarms | FSA Comet Heavy Duty |
| Chainrings | 30t |
| B/B | FSA PF92 |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Cassette | Microshift Advent X 11-48t 10spd |
| Chainguide | n/a |
| F/D | n/a |
| R/D | Microshift Advent X |
| Shifters | Microshift Advent X |
| Brake Calipers | SRAM DB8 |
| Front Brake Rotor | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | SRAM Centerline 180mm |
| Brake Levers | SRAM DB8 |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
| Grips | Kona Key Grip |
| Saddle | Kona Trail |
| Front Hub | Formula 110x15mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 148x12mm |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Assegai EXO TR DUAL 29x2.5" WT |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO TR DUAL 29x2.4" WT (27.5x2.4" WT size S) |
| Paint Color | Satin Metallic Charcoal w/ Concrete Decals |
| Extras | n/a |
GEOMETRY
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST Length | 380 | 380 | 420 | 450 |
| 2 | TT Length | 576 | 601 | 628 | 667 |
| 3 | Reach | 430 | 455 | 480 | 515 |
| 4 | Stack | 620 | 620 | 625 | 635 |
| 5 | Standover | 700 | 700 | 710 | 720 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| 7 | HT Length | 100 | 100 | 105 | 116 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 76.9 | 76.9 | 76.7 | 76.6 |
| 9 | CS Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| 11 | BB Height | 345 | 345 | 345 | 345 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1190 | 1215 | 1244 | 1284 |
| 13 | Front Center | 756 | 781 | 811 | 851 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 571 | 571 | 571 | 571 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Sizing & Selection
Choosing the right bike size is essential for comfort, performance, and the best riding experience. To help you select the correct size:
- Check Our Sizing and Fit Chart: Use the chart below to determine the size range that works best for your height and riding style.
- Get Personalized Recommendations: Not sure which size to choose? Fill out our Sizing Form, and Kona staff will provide suggestions to help you find the perfect fit.
GRAVEL / DROP BAR / URBAN
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Rove | Libre | Sutra/Ouroboros | Dews | CoCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'1" | 147-155cm | 24”-27” | 61-69cm | 48cm | 50cm | 48cm | N/A | XS |
| 5'0"-5'3" | 152-160cm | 26"-29" | 66-74cm | 48-50cm | 50cm | 48-50cm | Small | Small |
| 5'2"-5'7" | 157-170cm | 27"-30" | 69-76cm | 48-52cm | 50-52cm | 48-52cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium |
| 5'6"-5'10" | 168-178cm | 29"-31" | 74-79cm | 52-54cm | 52-54cm | 52-54cm | Medium | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'0" | 175-183cm | 30"-33" | 76-84cm | 52-56cm | 54-56cm | 54-56cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large |
| 5'11"-6'2" | 180-188cm | 32"-35" | 81-89cm | 54-58cm | 54-58cm | 54-58cm | Large, XL | Large |
| 6'1"-6'5" | 185-196cm | 33"-36" | 84-91cm | 56-58cm | 58cm | 56-58cm | XL | N/A |
MTB FULL SUSPENSION / HARDTAIL / SPLICE
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | MTB/XC Trail/Fat | All Mountain/Enduro | Splice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'1" | 147-155cm | 24”-27” | 61-69cm | XS | XS | Small |
| 5'0"-5'3" | 152-160cm | 26"-29" | 66-74cm | Small | Small | Small |
| 5'2"-5'7" | 157-170cm | 27"-30" | 69-76cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small, Medium |
| 5'6"-5'10" | 168-178cm | 29"-31" | 74-79cm | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'0" | 175-183cm | 30"-33" | 76-84cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large | Medium, Large |
| 5'11"-6'2" | 180-188cm | 32"-35" | 81-89cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large, XL |
| 6'1"-6'5" | 185-196cm | 33"-36" | 84-91cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large, XL |