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2015 Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) vs 2015 Specialized Demo 8 I

The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) is a Trail bike, while the Specialized Demo 8 I is a Downhill bike. The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS)'s frame is Aluminium / Alloy. The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) has 27.5" wheels, while the Specialized Demo 8 I has wheels. Both bikes have forks from RockShox. The Kona PROCESS 134 DL(MS) comes in SM, MD, LG, XL.

  • Description
  • Buy
  • 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
  • M5 manipulated alloy, 650b S3 Geometry, 1.5"" forged headtube , 135mm rear spacing, compact race design, ISCG '05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel
  • RockShox Boxxer RC 650b, alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. , 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, M: soft spring, L/XL: medium spring, 200mm travel
  • Custom FOX VAN RC, coil w/ piggy back, compression and rebound adj. , 9.5x3"", XS: 350, S: 400, M: 450, L: 500
  • [F] Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings , 20mm thru-axle, 36h [R] Specialized Hi Lo disc, hollow Cr-Mo axle, 32h
  • Roval 650b DH, alloy, 24mm inner width, w/ eyelets, 32h
  • DT Swiss Industry, stainless
  • [F] Specialized Butcher DH, 60TPI, wire bead, dual compound , 650bx2.5"" [R] Specialized Slaughter DH, 60TPI, wire bead, dual compound, 650bx2.3""
  • SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish
  • Custom SRAM Descendant, PF30 spindle, alloy arms, 165mm, 36T ring, w/ Gamut bashguard
  • SRAM, PF30 to BSA 83mm adapter
  • SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage
  • SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ MatchMaker clamp
  • SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-25
  • Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge bearings, 4.5mm removable pins
  • [F] SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper , 200mm Centerline rotor [R] SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper, 180mm Centerline rotor
  • Specialized Demo, low rise, 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
  • Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
  • Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm
  • Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 45mm

Why it pays to compare

Mountain Bikes are complicated machines.

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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

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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

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