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Kona Tanuki All Mountain Full Suspension
Product DescriptionThe Tanuki has eight special traits: a hat to protect against bad weather; big eyes to make good decisions; a sake bottle to represent virtue; a big tail for steadiness and strength; gargantuan testicles for obvious reasons; cash for confidence; a big belly to symbolize decisiveness; and a friendly smile. Everything you need for one of the sweetest bang-for-the-buck dual-suspension mountain bikes in creation.
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Den
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: May 5, 2013 Strengths: It is great at both pedaling and handling. The bike is very stable due to its long wheelbase. Accelerating, a very sharp 90 degrees+ corner, accelerating again... I can do it all day long! Groooooooovy! Weaknesses: A little bit heavy...but depends on the components (give me some light wheels instead of my cast-iron ;) Maybe it would better have more joints with bearings in its frame?.. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: New trail every time) Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Bike Salon Russia Similar Products Used: Merida Mission dual suspension Merida Matts Sport hardtail Specialized BigHit Rock Machine Quake Bike Setup: Custom build bike on Tanuki frame. Rock Shox Psylo SL fork Kore Torsion/DT/SingleTrack-welded wheelset Michelin 2.0 tires Some XT/LX stuff... nothing interesting 
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CE Date Reviewed: October 1, 2012 Strengths: Brakes are out standing, but do get noisy, good first full sus bike, maxis ardent tyres hook up well have a 2.4 on the front now massive amounts of grip. Weaknesses: Kona rear shock! have been through 3 of them since ive had the bike, had the bike 2 years went through the 3 shocks in a space of 3months, leaky seals, stroke wouldnt come back out, Kona NZ came to the party and now have a Fusion O2 on the rear am now finding front suspension dosnt quite cut the mustard any more, think its due to riding harder and faster now i have a decent rear shock that works awesomely. Bottom Line:
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Vernon Habersetzer
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: May 22, 2012 Strengths: Durability, overall design, shock lockout on front and back, very comfortable ride, nice components for the price, brakes are amazing, great tires, nice seat post Weaknesses: Seems really heavy after riding a 26lb hardtail for so long, but what do you expect at this price! Handlebar grips are hard....hands were hurting even with gel gloves on...cheap fix. Seat isn't too great...replaced with bonteage SSR for $28 at LBS. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Slaughter Pen Tattamagouch - Bentonville, Ar Price Paid: $1359.00 Purchased At: Lewis & Clark Outfit
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Nandus
a All Mountain Rider
from NJ, USA Date Reviewed: April 3, 2012 Strengths: Light weight for type of bike it is (33lbs at size 18). Well made hydroformed frame. Geometry if good for technical trail riding. Climbs and descends very well. Kona branded WTB seat is light and comfortable. Kona branded seatpost, stem and handlebars are good for what they do. Decent parts spec overall. Maxxis Ardents hook up very well in the East Coast conditions I ride in. Kona CS was very responsive when I contacted them. Weaknesses: Rear shock: Kona decided to spec a Kona branded shock on this bike. I understand that sacrifices need to be made at this price point, but I would have rather had a them made somewhere else. The shock that came on the bike started leaking oil after one trail ride (The first off road ride on the bike). The shock I received from them via RMA had issues as well. It compressed, but would not go back to full stroke while I was adjusting air pressure. Maybe the third time is the charm, since this shock is not giving me any issues (yet). Note: Joe from Campmore worked with me though the entire RMA process and ensured the issues was resolved. I am going to end up upgrading the shock since my confidence on the stock shock has gone out the window (Thus the 3 Flamin Chilis). Square taper bottom bracket. Really? Are we back in the 90's? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ringwood NJ, Graham Hills NY, Patriots Path NJ, Glen Park PA. Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1050.00 Purchased At: Campmore Similar Products Used: Ironhorse G Spot, Trek Fuel and hardtails from Specialized and Cannondale. Bike Setup: Stock with the exception of Primo BMX pedals and I swapped the wheels out for Sun Rhyno Lites with XT hubs. 
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I G
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord, CA Date Reviewed: January 6, 2012 Strengths: Suspension geometry seems nice. Brakes work well. Entry level model of the Tanuki has good components for the price. Weaknesses: Kind of heavy. Lightened up when i put Easton EA70XC wheels and 2.1" wide tires. Pedals it comes with are horrible, but i upgraded to the Kona Wah Wahs. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anywhere at Joaquin Miller Park Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1049.00 Purchased At: Bikesale.com Similar Products Used: 2007 Kona Dawg Deluxe Bike Setup: Easton EA70 XC wheels, FireXC 2.1" tires, Raceface Atlas AM bar, Ritchey bar ends, Oury grips, Fox 140mm FLOAT FIT, WTB Pure V seat, Kona Wah Wah pedals
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CM
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington NZ Date Reviewed: April 2, 2011 Strengths: Frame is bullet proof. Shocks are supple, good position for descending, fork lockout has give for unexpected bumps, tyres grip well on loose, feels lighter than it is Weaknesses: Not so great on the climb, came with shock and fork under pumped, strange frame shape prevents it sitting nicely on bike rack Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Parangarahu lakes Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Bike Barn Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR, huffy something Bike Setup: Stock except changed shimano clipless for kona flats and DH tubes in wheels
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