“I lean towards the rougher and blacker trails and live for moments where I can point the bike in a straight line and let off the brakes. I like a good bunny hop, log hop, a good gap and I am always attempting for style points. I like to pedal uphill at a medium pace and not use up too much energy. I wont say no to shuttles ever, and I love hitting a bike park at least once a week… So I need a bike for all these things and the KONA Process X in a mullet is just that!”

Jo – Athlete

Jo’s Kona 2021 Process X

Fork + Brakes

Fork: RockShox ZEB 170
Brakes: Formula Cura 4 Piston

Shock + Crankset

Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe 160
Crankset: SRAM XO1, 32 chain ring

Bars + Grips

Bars: OneUp 35mm rise 750 wide
Grips: OneUp

Saddle + Post

Saddle: WTB
Seatpost:
RockShox Reverb 170

Rear Derailleur + Cassette

Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO1 12 sp
Cassette/Shifters: SRAM XO1 12 sp

 

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 WT
Rear:
Maxxis DHR2 2.4

Wheelset

I wanted a wheel that is stiff and responsive for corners, whips, and placing the back wheel just where you want. A wheel that tracks straight in chunder but doesn’t feel harsh. The TR37‘ s are perfect for these desires. They soften the ride but feel stiff in the handling.