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2021 Kona Operator

Launched at $3,899

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What a used one is worth

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New

$2,179

$1,407 to $2,625

Like new

$2,070

$1,337 to $2,494

Excellent

$1,961

$1,266 to $2,362

Good

$1,634

$1,055 to $1,969

Fair

$1,198

$774 to $1,444

For parts

$654

$422 to $787

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand: Kona
Model family: Operator
Model year: 2021
Category: Mountain · downhill
Frame material: aluminum
Sizes: M, L, XL
Wheel size: 27.5
Launch MSRP (US): $3,899

Drivetrain

Speeds: 9
Groupset: SRAM X7
Electronic: false

Build

Fork: RockShox Boxxer Select DebonAir 200mm
Stem: RaceFace Chester DM 35mm
Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5" (front), Maxxis Minion DHR II DH 27.5x2.4" (rear)
Brakes: SRAM Guide T
Saddle: Kona DH
Wheels: Sun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved rims, Formula 110x20mm / Formula 157x12mm hubs
Cassette: SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd
Crankset: RaceFace Chester, 36t
Seatpost: Kona OB 34.9mm
Shifters: SRAM X5
Handlebar: RaceFace Chester 35mm
Rear shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select Trunnion
Travel rear mm: 200
Rear derailleur: SRAM X7 Short Cage
Travel front mm: 200

Geometry

L: Reach mm: 460; Stack mm: 620; Chainstay mm: 423; Wheelbase mm: 1248; Head angle deg: 63; Seat angle deg: 76.5
M: Reach mm: 435; Stack mm: 615; Chainstay mm: 423; Wheelbase mm: 1220; Head angle deg: 63; Seat angle deg: 76.5
XL: Reach mm: 485; Stack mm: 629; Chainstay mm: 423; Wheelbase mm: 1277; Head angle deg: 63; Seat angle deg: 76

Factory color: Gloss Faux Chrome & Black w/ Black, Faux Orange & Metallic Dark Silver Decals. Launch price from Kona's own page captured 2021-03 (inside the 2021 model year). Kona's 2021 archive page shows the same $3899.

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