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2015 Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) vs 2015 Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL

The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) and Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL are both Trail bikes. The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS)'s frame is made from Aluminium / Alloy, while the Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL's is Carbon. The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) has 27.5" wheels, while the Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL has 29" wheels. The forks on the Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) are RockShox, while the Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL has Fox forks. The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) comes in SM, MD, LG, XL, while the Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL comes in S - M - L - XL - XXL.

  • Frameset
  • Frame Material
  • Frame
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Motor
  • Battery
  • Wheels
  • Hubs
  • Wheels
  • Wheel Size
  • Spokes
  • Tires
  • Drivetrain
  • Chain
  • Crank
  • Bottom Bracket
  • Front Derailleur
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Cassette
  • Pedals
  • Components
  • Brakeset
  • Brakeset Brand
  • Handlebar
  • Saddle
  • Seatpost
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 134mm Travel
  • RockShox Pike, RockShox Pike Solo Air 140mm QR15 Tapered
  • RockShox Monarch RT
  • Shimano SLX 142x12mm
  • WTB ST i23 TCS
  • 27.5"
  • Stainless 14g Black
  • "Maxxis Ardent EXO TR 27.5x2.4"
  • KMC, KMC X10
  • 24/38t
  • Shimano Press Fit 92
  • SRAM X7, SRAM X7
  • Shimano XT, Shimano XT Shadow Plus
  • Shimano SLX, Shimano SLX
  • Shimano SLX, Shimano SLX
  • Kona XC/BC Riser
  • WTB Volt Team
  • KS Super Natural Remote
  • Kona 40mm
  • Kona S-LOG
  • FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS No.57
  • SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. ABC™ Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
  • Fox 32 Float 29 130 FIT CTD Adjust Kashima. 130mm. Rebound / Climb (Lockout) - Trail (3 Position Compression) - Descend (Open) Settings / 15mm Axle / Tapered Steerer
  • Fox Float CTD Remote Kashima Custom Trail Valved. SmoothLink™ Design 130mm. Rebound / Remote Climb (X-Firm ProPedal) - Trail (ProPedal) - Descend (Open) Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
  • [F] Stan's 3.30Ti Hub / 24H / 15mm Axle
    [R] Stan's 3.30Ti Hub / 28H / Alloy XD Freehub / 12 x 142mm Axle
  • Stan's Valor Carbon Tubeless Ready
  • 29"
  • Sapim Laser
  • Maxxis EXO Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready F: Ardent 29" x 2.4"" R: Ikon 29"" x 2.35"" 3C"
  • Sram PC-XX1 11spd
  • Race Face Next SL 170-175mm 30T 11spd
  • Race Face Cinch 30mm BB92 Pressfit
  • Sram XX1 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd
  • Sram XX1 Trigger 1x11spd
  • Shimano XTR Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm
  • Race Face Next Carbon 1/2 Rise Ø35mm x 760mm x 9° Sweep
  • WTB Silverado Carbon
  • RockShox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm x 355-420mm
  • Race Face Turbine CNC 35mm 6° x 60-80mm
  • Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
  • Cane Creek Forty Series: IS42mm Top / IS52mm Bottom Tapered

Why it pays to compare

Mountain Bikes are complicated machines.

They have parts from hundreds of different manufacturers, come in all shapes and sizes (and colours) and are all suited for different purposes. Choosing the right new (or used) Mountain Bike is a complicated, confusing and highly emotional (think buying a new car- the shiny red one is the best choice right?).

Comparing mountain bikes helps bring a bit of logic and reason into the decision process. Not only will comparing mountain bikes save you money, but you'll also find the bike most suitable to you, your riding style and your budget. Plus, when you do hit the Buy Now button, you'll have the confidence you're choosing the perfect bike for you.

It's easy to get carried away by the most rad looking frame, with the coolest paint job and the most aggressive new geometry, but the components are one of the most important things to consider.

A wise Mountain biker

What to compare

Components

It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a mountain bike.

Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:

  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
  • Brakeset
  • Wheels
Price

Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?

Reviews

Nothing is more helpful than what real people think about a bike. It's the next best thing to riding one yourself. Reviews give you a real insight into how a bike actually rides, instead of just what the numbers seem to say about it.

Warranties

Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.

How to compare

  1. Search for mountain bikes that you'd like to compare.
  2. Tap Compare. You're done. No really, you are.
  3. A huge comparison table comes up, allowing you to compare components and specs for each bike.
  4. Want to delve into a bike a bit more? Click on the bike's name to view in-depth info, reviews, prices, specifications, images and more.