Spent the Thanksgiving weekend at altitude in Big Bear Lake, California, getting more miles on our 2013 Kona Process. The slopes may be covered with man-made snow, but the trails on the mountain were is perfect condition. The summer dust has been transformed into pure tacky fun. Yes, it is cold in the mornings, but once it warms up, even the arm warmers are removed. If you can make the trip before the next winter storm, you are in for a treat.


We still have hours of testing to go, but the Process is proving to be one tough bike that makes technical sections seem easy. Kona has kept this one simple with a coil-sprung fork and a rear suspension that we've found easy to dial in. This is an all-mountain bike that loves the descents.