Kona Process 153 CR 37th

When you ride the Laurentians or the technical trails of Charlevoix, you know the climb matters just as much as the descent. The Kona Process 153 CR was built for exactly that kind of terrain: climb without burning out, then let off the brakes when the trail drops. The Kona carbon frame gives you 153 mm of rear travel and 160 mm up front. In plain terms, you get enough suspension to soak up the roots, rocks, and step-downs you'll find all over Québec, without the bike feeling soft on the rolling sections. The RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160 mm fork takes the big hits, while the RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock keeps your wheel planted through chattery, broken ground. For the drivetrain, the SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission gives you crisp, reliable shifts even under load on a steep climb. The SRAM Maven brakes and their 200 mm rotors bite hard and stay consistent — a real advantage on the long Charlevoix descents where heat builds up in the calipers. The Maxxis Assegai front and DHR II rear tires grip loose dirt, wet roots, and rocks, exactly the kind of surface you meet every weekend on Québec trails. The dropper post lets you drop the saddle with a thumb press before you charge into a descent, and the DT Swiss 350 hubs hold up season after season. Efficient on the climbs. Solid and confidence-inspiring on the way down. An all-mountain bike built to ride hard on the terrain right here at home.