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Tim Peters
a Weekend Warrior
from Sevenoaks EnglandDate Reviewed: August 10, 2003
Strengths: Looks good in midnight blue, is good strong frame, and has a nice handlebar setup and decent brakes. was a good birthday present :). also has 2 drinks cagesWeaknesses: I had to send it back because the bottom bracket kept working loose, but iti got it replaced. this probably damaged the crank hole for the bolt from the casette, and is the reason why om gonna replace it. could do with more reliable derallieurs for uphill workBottom Line: Although im only 16 and havent tried all that many bikes i still think it is a very good bike for the money (I spent a lot of time researching bikes before my choice) good for light to medium offroad and not too over the top for road riding round town.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At: evans cycles
Similar Products Used: Specialized hardrock with semi-slicks (last bike)
Bike Setup: new front wheel (bent axle and hub in old one after a bad crash) mudguards and cycle computer,new rear tyre (because of wear on the old one)
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Chu
a Weekend Warrior
from Bristol, United KingdomDate Reviewed: October 31, 2002
Strengths: Feels secure, comfortable seat, good steering, paintjob looks decent, ready to ride without anything needing to be upgraded or replaced immediately.Weaknesses: Poor slippy grips, drivetrain rattles, poor gear shifting - especially uphill, cheap platform pedals. Initial problems with Acera rear mech.Bottom Line: Good bike, upgrade the components you're unhappy with.
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After not riding for around 6/7 years I wanted a bike that would be fairly resilent, look fine, and not need anything big replaced immediately for light/medium off road use. I looked at Claud Butler, Giant, and Kona bikes around £300 - settling on Kona after looking at online reviews, especially the Lanai and Hahanna, which were in my price range.
The choice between a Lanai or Hahanna came down to seeing them both alongside each other in Halfords, and feeling that the brake levers and overall quality of the components on the Lanai sucked ass. My Kona Hahanna cost £287.
Overall it feels like a decent bike, I'm confident to ride it through pretty much anything I come across - I'd recommend it to anyone who wanted a bike for light or medium offroad use in this price range. Possible fork upgrades, and drivetrain/component upgrades could make the bike feel great.
Halfords customer service has been poor though, with badly adjusted components - staff haven't really inspired much confidence when the drivetrain etc were set up in a below average way. Lose one value point for that sh1t. I'd rather buy from a LBS in future.
Favorite Trail: goatse.cx?
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$287.00
Purchased At: Halfords - Bristol
Similar Products Used: Cheap steel rental bike with stiff fork, looked at other bikes in the same price range.
Bike Setup: Stock, apart from Velo foam grips over the original Kona grips, and Shimano Alivio rear mech upgrade after the Acera mech got locked into the rear spokes. Upgrading pedals to better platforms next.
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vince
a Cross Country Rider
from hastings east sussex ukDate Reviewed: September 26, 2002
Strengths: frame, tyres ,looks good, precise handlingWeaknesses: seat, handlebarsBottom Line: bought at halfords for £280(also £50 of free bits)what a deal...nothing comes close.the bars were too wide so i chopped an inch off each side,doing this i found out they were steel!!!!they have been replaced with club roost alloy.the seat is not good for long runs,its cheap and hurts your arse..but hey who care at this price...just get a new one.it handles well, feels safe even when doing like a maniac downhill.i will be replacing it with a smaller frame cindercone next year,this hahanna is so good its making me wanna do jumps and things,the frame is a bit big when it goes wrong.get one yourself,make sure you have 4inches free over the frame when standing..then give it some stick
Favorite Trail: friston forest
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: halfords
Bike Setup: stock(bars changed,new seat on order)
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Todd Wilson
a Cross Country Rider
from greenville, NC, USADate Reviewed: April 23, 2002
Strengths: The frame design is good and has good brakes and tires very good cross country bike for only 450 dollars, I love the riser bars tooWeaknesses: could have better shifters, shocks, and crank but they arent too bad they are just not good enough for me to race with.Bottom Line: very good cross country beginner bike especially for only 450 dollars
Favorite Trail: the one behind my neighborhood
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: spokes
Similar Products Used: specialized hardrock sport
Bike Setup: shimano 8 speed shifters and derailleurs, tektro brakes, riser bars, wellgo pedals and velo plush seat
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Tim Philips
a Weekend Warrior
from Littlehampton , W Sussex, EnglandDate Reviewed: March 8, 2002
Strengths: Good frame with appropriate suspension. Components are decent. A bike which can give you great speed! Riser bar is wickedWeaknesses: Poor gearing system! V brakes can be dodgy!Bottom Line: An awsome for a good price! U can have some serious fun with this one!
Favorite Trail: Whiteways
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: West End Cycles
Similar Products Used: Specialized Hard Rock FS
Bike Setup: Good
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