Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
2017 Kona Operator
Previous used estimate
$825 - $849
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2017 Kona Operator
12-month projected trend
11%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2017 Kona Operator
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Operator model years
2021$1,987 - $2,044▲ 141% vs. 2017
2020$1,720 - $1,769▲ 108% vs. 2017
2019$1,711 - $1,760▲ 107% vs. 2017
2018$1,266 - $1,302▲ 53% vs. 20172017$825 - $849Currently viewing
2016$980 - $1,008▲ 19% vs. 2017
2015$872 - $897▲ 6% vs. 2017
2014$858 - $882▲ 4% vs. 2017
2013$689 - $709▼ 16% vs. 2017
2012$693 - $713▼ 16% vs. 2017
2011$627 - $646▼ 24% vs. 2017Compare Operator models
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Overview
About this bike
From shuttle runs with your buddy's truck to zipping on a number plate, Kona's carbon Operator ushers in a fast era of downhilling with simple, plush suspension. This bike soaks up the biggest hits and rips with tons of maneuverability for the ideal combo of speed and handling. The RockShox Boxxer and Kage shock both sport 200mm of travel, plus external rebound and compression adjustments to set to your specifications and/or course and terrain needs. No matter what you're charging down, SRAM's powerful Guide R brakes give you smooth stopping power, while the 27.5-inch Sun Ringle wheels with Maxxis Minion DHF tires bite hard into lines for pinned cornering. Crank duty is handled by RaceFace, spinning SRAM gears spec'd for DH. Other shred-ready gear includes a Kona DH bar, direct mount stem, and seatpost, and an MRP chainguide. It doesn't get much better... or faster.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox BoXXer RC Coil Spring 200mm travel
- Component Hubs
- Formula
- Component Stem
- Kona Direct Mount
- Product Family
- Operator
- Component Axles
- Front: 110x20mm; Rear: 157x12mm
- Component Chain
- KMC X9
- Component Frame
- Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm travel
- Component Tires
- Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc, 200/180mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- Kona DH
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit 1.5ZS SC
- Component Cassette
- SRAM PG-950, 9-speed: 11-28
- Component Crankset
- RaceFace Chester
- Component Shifters
- SRAM X5
- Component Handlebar
- Kona DH
- Component Seat Post
- Kona OB 34.9mm
- Component Wheel Set
- Sun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved
- Component Chainrings
- 36T
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Kage RC
- Component Tape Grips
- Kona S-LOG
- Component Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide R
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano PF107
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X7
- Component Front Derailleur
- MRP G3 Steel
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Kage RC
- Hubs
- Formula
- Tires
- Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5
- Crankset
- RaceFace Chester
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano PF107
- Chain
- KMC X9
- Saddle
- Kona DH
- Handlebar
- Kona DH
- Headset
- FSA Orbit 1.5ZS SC
- Front Derailleur
- MRP G3 Steel
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X7
- Stem
- Kona Direct Mount
- Axles
- Front: 110x20mm; Rear: 157x12mm
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide R
- Brakes
- SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc, 200/180mm rotors
- Cassette
- SRAM PG-950, 9-speed: 11-28
- Chainrings
- 36T
- Fork
- RockShox BoXXer RC Coil Spring 200mm travel
- Frame
- Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm travel
- Seat Post
- Kona OB 34.9mm
- Shifters
- SRAM X5
- Tape/Grips
- Kona S-LOG
- Wheel Set
- Sun Ringle MTX 33 Sleeved
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.