PRECEPT

Precept 200

OVERVIEW

The ultimate bike for riders diving into downhill. While most of the choices in gravity are extremely expensive, high-maintenance offerings, you can enter the DH game with a performance-loaded, value-stacked downhill bike that can hold its own on any track. Using design cues from our much-loved Operator, the Precept 200 will take you confidently into new universes of gravity-fueled bliss.

Frame Features:
Designed with similar geometry and suspension characteristics as our Operator platform, the Precept 200s Swinger Independent Suspension platform sees its leverage rate curve refined to improve overall performance: more consistent in the beginning, with an overall more intuitive and predictable feel.

SPEC HIGHLIGHTS

  • Frame Material: Kona DH 7005 Aluminum 200mm travel
  • Wheel Size: 26-inch
  • Wheels: Sun MTX33 sleeved
  • KIS Platform: Swinger Independent Suspension
  • Rear/Front Suspension: 200mm/200mm
  • Fork: RockShox Boxxer RC 200mm w/ 20mm DO
  • Shock: RockShox Kage R
  • Crankset: Truvativ Ruktion
  • Drivetrain: SRAM PG1020 11-36t 10-speed
  • Cockpit: Kona DH bar, Kona Direct Mount stem, Kona S-LOG grips
  • Brakes: SRAM Guide R
  • Tires: Maxxis DHF DH 26x2.5"
  • Saddle: Kona DH

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Material Kona DH 7005 Aluminum 200mm Travel
Sizes S, M, L
Rear Shock RockShox Kage R
Fork RockShox Boxxer RC 200mm 20mm DO
Crankarms Truvativ Ruktion
Chainrings 34t
B/B Truvativ Howitzer
Pedals Kona Wah Wah
Chain KMC X10
Freewheel SRAM PG1020 11-36t 10spd
Chainguide The Hive Freechucker
F/D n/a
R/D SRAM X7 Type 2
Shifters SRAM X5
Brake Calipers SRAM Guide R
Front Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline 200mm
Rear Brake Rotor SRAM Centerline 180mm
Brake Levers SRAM Guide R
Headset FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS No.57B-1
Handlebar Kona DH
Stem Kona Direct Mount
Seatpost Kona OB
Seat Clamp Kona Clamp
Grips Kona S-LOG
Saddle Kona DHKona DH
Front Hub Formula 20mm
Rear Hub Formula 157x12mm
Spokes Sandvik Stainless 14g Black
Rims Sun MTX33 Sleeved
Front Tire Maxxis DHF DH 26x2.5"
Rear Tire Maxxis DHF DH 26x2.5"
Paint Color Matt Green & Black w/ Black & White Decals
Extras n/a

GEOMETRY
mm   |   inches

  Size S M L
1 Reach 389 422 451
2 Stack 575 584 602
3 HT Angle 64 64 64
4 HT Length 100 110 130
5 ST Angle 74 74 74
6 ST Length 417 417 417
7 CS Length 420 420 420
8 BB Drop -10 -10 -10
9 Wheelbase 1141 1178 1216
10 Front Center 721 758 796
11 Fork Length 568 568 568
12 Fork Offset 42 42 42
13 TT Length 551 587 623
14 Standover 690 690 690
  Size S M L
1 Reach 15.3 16.6 17.8
2 Stack 22.6 23.0 23.7
3 HT Angle 64.0 64.0 64.0
4 HT Length 3.9 4.3 5.1
5 ST Angle 74.0 74.0 74.0
6 ST Length 16.4 16.4 16.4
7 CS Length 16.5 16.5 16.5
8 BB Drop -0.4 -0.4 -0.4
9 Wheelbase 44.9 46.4 47.9
10 Front Center 28.4 29.8 31.3
11 Fork Length 22.4 22.4 22.4
12 Fork Offset 1.7 1.7 1.7
13 TT Length 21.7 23.1 24.5
14 Standover 27.2 27.2 27.2

SIZING CHART

ROAD/CX/ASPHALT

Height/Inches Height/Metric Inseam/Inches Inseam/Metric Road CX/Freerange Asphalt CoCo
4'10" - 5'1"147 - 155 cm25” - 27”64 - 69 cm48SmallSmall
5'0" - 5'3" 152 - 160 cm26" - 28" 66 - 71 cm49 cm48/49/49.5Small, Small MediumSmall, Medium
5'2" - 5'7" 157 - 170 cm27" - 29" 69 - 74 cm49/52/53 cm49/49.5/51/53Small Medium, MediumMedium, Large
5'6" - 5'11"168 - 180 cm29" - 31"74 - 79 cm53/54/56 cm51/53/54/56Medium, Medium LargeMedium, Large
5'10" - 6'3"178 - 190 cm31" - 33"79 - 84 cm56/58/59 cm 54/56/57/59Medium Large, LargeLarge, XL
6'2" - 6'5"188 - 196 cm33" - 36"84 - 91 cm61 cm59/61/63Large, XLN/A

MTB/ALL MOUNTAIN/GRAVITY

Height/Inches Height/Metric Inseam/Inches Inseam/Metric Crosstrail MTB Trail/Fat All Mountain/Enduro Gravity
4'10" - 5'1"147 - 155 cm24” - 27”61 - 69 cmSmallXS/SmallXS/SmallSmall
5'0" - 5'3" 152 - 160 cm26" - 29" 66 - 74 cmSmall, MediumSmall, MediumSmallSmall
5'2" - 5'7" 157 - 170 cm27" - 30" 69 - 76 cmSmall, MediumSmall, MediumSmall/MediumSmall/Medium
5'6" - 5'10"168 - 178 cm29" - 31"74 - 79 cmSmall, Medium, LargeSmall, Medium, LargeSmall/MediumSmall/Medium
5'9" - 6'0"175 - 183 cm30" - 33"76 - 84 cmMedium, LargeMedium, LargeMedium/LargeMedium/Large
5'11" - 6'2"180 - 188 cm32" - 35"81 - 89 cmMedium, Large, XLMedium, Large, XLLarge/XLMedium/Large
6'1" - 6'5"185 - 196 cm33" - 36"84 - 91 cmLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge/XLLarge

TECH

PRECEPT MTB Trail, Enduro, Gravity

It’s the ultimate quiver of dual suspension mountain bikes. One that takes design cues from our Process and Operator platforms and offers them in a more affordable package. Dual suspension mountain bikes that ride far beyond their price tag. Whether you’re diving into Trail, Enduro or Gravity riding, the Precept collection is your portal into the big, bright, beautiful world of dual suspension mountain biking.

KONA 7005 ALUMINUM BUTTED

Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, affordable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, allowing us to fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.

2016 Kona 7005/6061 bikes: Lana'i, Fire Mountain, Tika, Lava Dome, Mahuna, Kahuna, Stinky 24, WO, Shred, Process 111 DL, Process 111, Process 134 Supreme, Process 134 DL, Process 134, Process 153 DL, Process 153, Process 167, Operator 27.5, Shonky AL, Honzo AL, Honzo AL/DL, Coco, Shred 24, Shred 20, Hula, Makena, Jake 24, Big Rove AL, Rove AL, Dew Deluxe, Dew Plus, Dewey, Dew , Precept 200, Ute, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150

INTERNAL HEADSETS

The major benefit of an internal headset, whereby the bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable, is the extra layer of protection it provides the bearings against the elements. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

TAPERED HEAD TUBE

More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing positive steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.

12x157mm AXLE

12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. New for 2016, you’ll see the 12x148 standard in the mix, featured primarily on the new alloy Honzos. 12x148 provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12x142 thru-axle.

SWINGER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

Featured on the recreational-oriented Precept line of mountain bikes, Kona’s Swinger configuration allows us to smartly increase standover and optimize the leverage rate for both Trail and Gravity riding in a way that we couldn’t have done with other configurations. It retains the same advantages and performance features as our other designs, but at a more affordable price.

2016 Swinger Independent Models: Precept 200, Precept 150, Precept 130, Precept 120

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Register a new 2016 Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE
Kona warrants to the original owner that this new Kona bicycle shall be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the United States or Canada and operated under normal conditions and use. During this one-year period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, all parts that are found by Kona to be defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of all parts.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON BICYCLE FRAME
When warranty on non-carbon Kona bikes and frames is NOT registered within three months of purchase, Kona warrants to the original owner that the frame of this new Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for a three-year period. IF THE WARRANTY IS REGISTERED WITH KONA WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE BICYCLE, THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER, with the exception of carbon bikes and frames. During warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner’s manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information.

Note: this Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe.

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  • Wheel Size: 27.5-inch
  • Wheels: WTB SX23
  • KIS Platform: Swinger Independent Suspension
  • Rear/Front Suspension: 120mm/120mm
  • Fork: Rock Shox XC 30 120mm
  • Shock: Fastrax
  • Crankset: Shimano Deore
  • Drivetrain: Shimano Acera 11-34t 9-speed
  • Cockpit: Kona XC/BC bar and stem, Kona race light grips
  • Brakes: Tektro HDC-M291
  • Tires: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"
  • Saddle: Kona XC
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  • Wheel Size: 27.5-inch
  • Wheels: WTB SX23
  • KIS Platform: Swinger Independent Suspension
  • Rear/Front Suspension: 130mm/140mm
  • Fork: RockShox Sektor Silver TK Solo Air 140mm QR15 tapered
  • Shock: Rockshox Monarch R DebonAir
  • Crankset: Shimano Deore
  • Drivetrain: Shimano Acera 11-34t 9-speed
  • Cockpit: Kona XC/BC bar and stem, Kona S-LOG grips
  • Brakes: Shimano Acera
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  • Wheel Size: 27.5-inch
  • Wheels: WTB SX25
  • KIS Platform: Swinger Independent Suspension
  • Rear/Front Suspension: 150mm/150mm
  • Fork: RockShox Sektor Solo Air 150mm QR15
  • Shock: RockShox Monarch RT
  • Crankset: SRAM S1000
  • Drivetrain: SRAM PG1020 11-36t 10-speed
  • Cockpit: Kona XC/BC riser bar, Kona 40mm stem, Kona S-LOG grips
  • Brakes: Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
  • Tires: Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.40"
  • Saddle: Kona XC
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