Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
2019 Kona Operator
Previous used estimate
$1,175 - $1,208
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2019 Kona Operator
12-month projected trend
13%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
2%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2019 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▲ 69% vs. 2019
2020$1,720 - $1,769▲ 46% vs. 20192019$1,175 - $1,208Currently viewing
2018$1,266 - $1,302▲ 8% vs. 2019
2017$825 - $849▼ 30% vs. 2019
2016$980 - $1,008▼ 17% vs. 2019
2015$872 - $897▼ 26% vs. 2019
2014$858 - $882▼ 27% vs. 2019
2013$689 - $709▼ 41% vs. 2019
2012$693 - $713▼ 41% vs. 2019
2011$627 - $646▼ 47% vs. 2019Compare Operator models
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Overview
About this bike
The Operator is a familiar face in both the bike park and downhill racing scene. With the Rockshox Boxxer RC fork and a 200mm Rockshox Super Deluxe coil trunnion shock, the ride is plush and ready for big hits. With a SRAM drivetrain and brakes, and Maxxis tires, the Operator is a proven staple in the downhill world.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Downhill
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Boxxer RC Air 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
- Gloss Seafoam/Dark Seafoam
- Component Frame
- Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Guide T, 200mm rotors
- Component Saddle
- Kona DH
- Component Headset
- FSA No.57B
- Component Cassette
- SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd
- Component Crankset
- RaceFace Chester
- Component Shifters
- SRAM X5
- Component Handlebar
- RaceFace Chester 35mm
- Component Seat Post
- Kona OB 34.9mm
- Component Chainrings
- 36t w/MRP G3 Steel
- Component Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5" Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 2 DH 27.5x2.4"
- Component Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Coil R Trunnion
- Component Tape Grips
- Kona Key Grip
- Component Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide T
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano PF107
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM X7 Short Cage
- 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 Short Cage
- Stem
- RaceFace Chester DM 35mm
- Axles
- Front: 110x20mm Rear: 157x12mm
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Guide T
- Brakes
- SRAM Guide T, 200mm rotors
- Cassette
- SRAM PG950 11-28t 9spd
- Chainrings
- 36t w/MRP G3 Steel
- Fork
- RockShox Boxxer RC Air 200mm
- Frame
- Kona DH 6061 Aluminum Butted 200mm Travel
- Seat Post
- Kona OB 34.9mm
- Shifters
- SRAM X5
- Tape/Grips
- Kona Key Grip
- Color
- Gloss Seafoam/Dark Seafoam
- Size
- X-Large
- Front Tire
- Front: Maxxis Minion DHF DH 27.5x2.5" Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR 2 DH 27.5x2.4"
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.