2021 Specialized Demo Race Frameset vs 2021 Kona Operator
The Kona Operator size closest to your S3 is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Kona Operator
Compared with the Specialized Demo Race Frameset in S3, the Kona Operator in M places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter 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
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Demo Race Frameset numbers we have for size S3 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo Race Frameset S3 | Kona Operator M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 446mm | 435 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 632mm | 615 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.8° | 63 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.8° | 76.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 410 | −10 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 120 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 423 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1220 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 10 | |
| BB height | not listed | 349 | |
| Standover | not listed | 720 |
Differences are the Kona Operator minus the Specialized Demo Race Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Demo Race Frameset, 2021 Kona Operator.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo Race FramesetKona Operator
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 | Specialized Demo Race FramesetRace Frameset | Kona OperatorKona Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge DH | Kona DH |
| Frame | not listed | Kona DH |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X7 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG950 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Chester |
| Chainring | not listed | Mrp G3 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano PF107 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Chester |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Chester DM |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Key |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.57B |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kona OB |
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