2021 Specialized Demo Race 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 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 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 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. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Demo Race, 2021 Kona Operator.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo RaceKona 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 RaceRace | Kona OperatorKona Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer 29 | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe DH Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM X0 1 DH | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 DH | SRAM X7 |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 DH | SRAM PG950 |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | SRAM X01 DH | Race Face Chester |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano PF107 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher BLCK DMND | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Guide RS |
| Handlebar | Roval Traverse SL | Race Face Chester |
| Stem | Specialized Descendant | Race Face Chester DM |
| Grips | Specialized Deity | Kona Key |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge DH | Kona DH |
| Frame | not listed | Kona DH |
| Chainring | not listed | Mrp G3 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.57B |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kona OB |
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