Kona Supreme Operator (2011)

 Kona's Supreme Operator 2011 model is the first of its kind and is Kona's most expensive mountain bike. It is specifically for downhill riding, and is the upgraded version of the Operator DH model.

The geometry is the same, and the frame is made of aluminum with 64-degree head tube, tapered internal head tube and oversized pivots. It has 200mm of frame travel and uses a Fox DHX RC4 rear coil and RockShox' Boxxer WC 200mm fork with 20mm of adjustment. The rear shock is one upgrade over the regular Operator, but the most obvious differences that raise the price are a full Shimano Saint drivetrain, brake set, and hubs. It also has Easton Havoc handlebars, stem, and seatpost. Mavic rims with Maxxis tires complete the wheels. This bike offers stiffness and control in a frame intended for competition.