The Process 167 is the ultimate in DH/freeride/hardcore enduro, with the pedaling performance to get you to the top. A bike that Kona Team rider Graham Agassiz spins and flips with ease will also excel in the burliest of enduro races should you want to race it. As you can see from our product line, we believe in geometry before wheel-size hype; this bike is no different. The Entourage ripped because of its stellar combination of ultra-short chainstays (415mm), low BB (2mm drop), responsive 170mm travel and slack head angle (65). To fit 27.5-inch wheels in this frame we would have had to lengthen the chainstay, raised the bottom bracket, or reduced the travel. With proven geometry on the ultra plush, super stiff and reliable Process platform, rest assured the new 167 is going to be a trail scream. If you wanted to call this bike the new Stinky, we’d be ok with that.

Technology:

The Process family of do-everything mountain bikes grows into new genres for 2015. Introducing two new models, including the new Process 134 SE, developed specifically for smaller and lighter riders, and the new Process 167, a long-travel 26-inch wheel model that’s sure to get the gravity fiends among us excited, the Process platform steps up as one of the most comprehensive all-mountain/enduro platforms currently on the market. Whether you’re all about the down, or love the pedal efficiency of a good climbing bike—29-inch, 27.5-inch, 26-inch wheels, big travel or short travel, there’s a Process bike for you.

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.

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS
An increasing amount of 2015 Kona models feature the benefits of tubeless compatible rims. Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance, better tire grip on the trail, lower rolling resistance and weight savings over traditional tube + tire systems. For 2015, you’ll find tubeless compatible rims on most of our XC Race Light and Enduro bikes, as well as throughout our Cyclocross and Road platforms.

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.

ROCKER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
Different riders have different needs, but Trail and Enduro riders need a lot of everything—from downhill performance to efficient climbing. With Rocker Independent Suspension we found a healthy balance between the down and the up, while also designing a suspension platform that was as compact and low-slung on the frame as possible for maximum standover, stiffness and maneuverability. A consistent leverage rate curve that perfectly matches currently available air shocks creates a stable pedaling platform, while giving the rider a predictable feel throughout the travel.

DROPPER POST COMPATIBLE
Dropper posts are a key element in riding technical singletrack. No surprise then, for 2015 we’ve spec’d dropper posts on numerous models throughout our Enduro and MTB Trail platforms, featuring the lightweight and proven seat posts from Kind Shock. New for 2015, you’ll find internal and external routing for dropper posts throughout our Race Light XC mountain bikes.

Specifications

• Frame Model: Kona Process 167
• Frame Size: Large
• Frame Color: Aluminum
• Frame Year: 2015
• Rear Shock: Rockshox VIVID Air R2C
• Headset: FSA
• Spacers: (yes/no / xxmm) 4 x 5mm
• Fork Model: RockShox Lyric RC2 DH
• Fork Travel: 170mm
• Front Axle: 20mm
• Front Axle Spacing: 110mm Boost
• Front Wheel Diameter: 26"
• Front Hub: Origin 8 MT-3300 20 x 110mm
• Spoke Holes: 32
• Front Spokes: Sandvik 14g Black
• Front Nipples: Silver
• Front Rim: WTB Frequency Team i25 TCS
• Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C Maxx Grip DH 26x2.50
• Front Tube: Tubeless
• Front Brake Model: SRAM Guide RS
• Disc Rotor Interface: 6-Bolt
• Disc Rotor Model: AVID Centerline
• Disc Rotor Diameter: 200mm
• Stem Model: Kona
• Stem Length: 40mm
• Stem Steer Tube Diameter: 1 1/8"
• Stem Bar Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm
• Handlebar: Raceface Atlas FR
• Shifters: SRAM X1
• Brake Levers: SRAM Guide RS
• Grips: Kona Lock-on, Black
• Brake Cables: Hydraulic
• Shift Cables: Black
• Seatpost: KS Lev Integra 31.6 x 150mm
• Dropper Routing: Internal
• Saddle: Kona /WTB, CrN/Ti rails
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM BB92 GXP
• Crankset: SRAM X1 1200 170mm
• Chainrings: SRAM 32T
• Pedals: Not Included
• Chain: KMC X11
• Cassette: SRAM XG1180 10-42T 11sp
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO1 11sp
• Derailleur Mount Type: Standard
• Rear Axle: 12mm through axle
• Rear Axle Spacing: 142mm
• Rear Wheel Diameter: 26"
• Rear Hub: Novatech
• Spoke Holes: 32
• Rear Spokes: Sandvik 14g Black
• Rear Nipples: Silver
• Rear Rim: WTB Frequency Team i25 TCS
• Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C Maxx Grip DH 26x2.50
• Rear Tube: Tubeless
• Rear Brake Model: SRAM Guide RS
• Disc Rotor Interface: 6-Bolt
• Disc Rotor Model: AVID Centerline
• Disc Rotor Diameter: 180mm