Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
2018 Kona Operator
Previous used estimate
$969 - $997
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Kona Operator
12-month projected trend
7%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
3%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2018 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▲ 105% vs. 2018
2020$1,720 - $1,769▲ 77% vs. 2018
2019$1,711 - $1,760▲ 77% vs. 20182018$969 - $997Currently viewing
2017$825 - $849▼ 15% vs. 2018
2016$980 - $1,008▲ 1% vs. 2018
2015$872 - $897▼ 10% vs. 2018
2014$858 - $882▼ 11% vs. 2018
2013$689 - $709▼ 29% vs. 2018
2012$693 - $713▼ 28% vs. 2018
2011$627 - $646▼ 35% vs. 2018Compare 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 RaceFace handlebar bar, direct mount stem, and seatpost, and an MRP chainguide. It doesn't get much better... or faster.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Downhill
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Boxxer RC Spring 200mm
- Component Hubs
- Formula
- Component Size
- Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- RaceFace Chester DM 35mm
- Product Family
- Operator
- Component Axles
- Front: 110x20mm Rear: 157x12mm
- Component Chain
- KMC X9
- Component Color
- Matt Charcoal/Black w/Orange Decals
- Component Frame
- Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Guide R calipers w/SRAM Centerline 200mm/200mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- Kona DH
- Component Headset
- FSA No.57B
- Component Crankset
- RaceFace Chester
- Component Shifters
- SRAM X5
- Component Handlebar
- RaceFace Chester 35mm
- Component Seat Post
- Kona OB 34.9mm w/Kona Clamp seat clamp
- Component Chainrings
- 36t
- Component Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5" Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5"
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Coil R Trunnion
- Component Tape Grips
- Kona Key Grip
- Component Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide R
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano PF107
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X7
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Coil R Trunnion
- Hubs
- Formula
- Crankset
- RaceFace Chester
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano PF107
- Chain
- KMC X9
- Saddle
- Kona DH
- Handlebar
- RaceFace Chester 35mm
- Headset
- FSA No.57B
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X7
- Stem
- RaceFace Chester DM 35mm
- Axles
- Front: 110x20mm Rear: 157x12mm
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide R
- Brakes
- SRAM Guide R calipers w/SRAM Centerline 200mm/200mm rotors
- Chainrings
- 36t
- Fork
- RockShox Boxxer RC Spring 200mm
- Frame
- Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel
- Seat Post
- Kona OB 34.9mm w/Kona Clamp seat clamp
- Shifters
- SRAM X5
- Tape/Grips
- Kona Key Grip
- Color
- Matt Charcoal/Black w/Orange Decals
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5" Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5"
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.