2021 Kona Operator vs 2021 Specialized Demo Race
The S4 is the Specialized Demo Race size closest to your L Kona Operator. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Demo Race
Compared with the Kona Operator in L, the Specialized Demo Race in S4 places the top of the head tube 12 mm higher and 6 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +12 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +6 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Kona Operator is drawn. The Specialized Demo Race numbers we have for size S4 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Operator L | Specialized Demo Race S4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 466mm | +6 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 632mm | +12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 62.8° | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76.8° | +0.3° |
| Chainstay length | 423 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 10 | not listed | |
| BB height | 349 | not listed | |
| Standover | 720 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 420mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 105mm | −20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo Race minus the Kona Operator. Full charts: 2021 Kona Operator, 2021 Specialized Demo Race.
Where each sits in its class
Kona OperatorSpecialized Demo Race
Each bike is ranked against the other downhill bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Kona OperatorKona Operator | Specialized Demo RaceRace |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona DH | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select | RockShox BoXXer 29 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | SRAM X0 1 DH |
| Derailleur | SRAM X7 | SRAM X01 DH |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 | SRAM X01 DH |
| Chain | KMC X9 | SRAM PC-1130 |
| Crankset | Race Face Chester | SRAM X01 DH |
| Chainring | Mrp G3 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano PF107 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Specialized Butcher BLCK DMND |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | Roval Traverse SL |
| Stem | Race Face Chester DM | Specialized Descendant |
| Grips | Kona Key | Specialized Deity |
| Headset | FSA No.57B | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona OB | not listed |
| Saddle | Kona DH | Specialized Henge DH |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 350 |
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