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Kona Process 134 CR vs Revel Ranger V2?

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Trying to decide between these two bikes. What sparked this is I demoed a Santa Cruz Blur TR and loved the efficiency and speed of it. I currently have the Kona but now I think I want something more leaning XC.

I’m a decently advanced rider. Typically ride single track blues and blacks. The blacks I ride aren’t steep technical bombing descents but more so a balance of very technical rock/root climbs and moderate descents. On the Kona I can get about 15 miles in before I’m ready to call it quits. When I demoed the Blur TR I did 20 mile rides two days in a row and felt great. I want to start doing longer backcountry ride when I have the time but also still enjoy the local single track. So I’m torn between keeping my current bike or changing to something more XC.

The Blur is out of my price range but I have the opportunity to get a Revel Ranger for a good price. What are everyone’s thoughts on this? Sell the trail bike and get the XC bike or try to make the trail bike more XC oriented?

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 5:58 PM UTC

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