Process Women's
Origin
The Kona Process launched in 2014 and immediately rewrote the trail-bike rulebook: long reach, slack head angle, a very short stem and short chainstays with a low bottom bracket — geometry that mainstream brands would only adopt years later. The Process 134, with 134mm of Beamer-suspension travel, became the do-everything middle child of the range: capable enough for rough descents yet efficient enough to pedal all day. For 2015-2016 Kona offered the 134 (and mid-tier 134 DL) under a 'Women's' banner — not a different frame, but the same alloy chassis specced with women's touch points and, crucially, extended down to an XS size for shorter riders. Kona was ahead of the curve here too: rather than pinking-and-shrinking a token model, it treated the women's builds as real Processes and soon folded the concept into a fully inclusive, size-driven unisex lineup where the 'Women's' label quietly disappeared.
Specifications
- Frame
- Kona 6061 Aluminium, butted tubing, 134mm rear travel
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- 134 Women's: 2x10 Shimano Deore shift, XT Shadow+ rear mech, RaceFace Ride 24/34 crank, Deore 11-36 10sp. 134 DL Women's: 1x11 Shimano XT, RaceFace Aeffect SL 32t, XT 11-42 11sp
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore hydraulic disc; 180mm front rotor (160mm rear on 134 base), centerlock
- Wheels
- WTB STp/STs i29 TCS tubeless-ready 27.5"; Shimano Deore hubs (134) / Novatec (134 DL), 15mm front, 142x12 rear
The verdict
- Descends far above its price — modern long/slack geometry makes it stable and confidence-inspiring on rough, steep terrain.
- Genuine XS size and full XS-XL range make it one of the few capable trail bikes that fits shorter riders properly.
- Reliable, serviceable parts spec (Shimano Deore/XT, RockShox, WTB) — cheap and easy to maintain and repair.
- Heavy and a lethargic climber — the slack-ish seat angle and alloy weight make long ascents hard work.
- The 2x10 drivetrain and short-travel dropper on the base 134 feel dated by today's standards.
- 27.5" wheels only (no 29er in this era) and no stealth dropper routing on XS frames.
Generations
2015 Women's launch
- First Women's Process builds; part of Kona introducing XS sizing for shorter riders.
2016 Women's (final)
- Last year of the explicit 'Women's' badge before Kona folded it into an inclusive unisex range.
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | Process 134 Women's | Process 134 DL Women's |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Frame | Kona 6061 aluminium, 134mm travel | Kona 6061 aluminium, 134mm travel |
| Drivetrain | 2x10 Shimano Deore/XT, RaceFace Ride 24/34 | 1x11 Shimano XT, RaceFace Aeffect SL 32t, XT 11-42 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore hydraulic (180/160mm) | Shimano Deore hydraulic (180mm) |
| MSRP | — | €3,400 |
| Purpose | Value | Flagship |
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