The entire Stinky series shares a completely revamped and even stronger Stinky frameset _ Seriously strong custom designed Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum tubeset _ Massive forged chainstay yoke, seatstay yoke & dropouts and huge chainstays for powerful acceleration _ Reinforced straight seattube allows wider seatpost height variation _ Massive reinforced contact area at headtube _ Five BIG inches of front and rear wheel travel _
Submitted by
Meola
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, B.C. Date Reviewed: September 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Currently: Gear Jammer
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Private trade for a
Strengths:
Everything! this bike is bullet proof. I am a big guy and I tend to punish bikes and this thing has taken everything I could dish out and more. It can descend any trail or hill, and then turn around and ascend the same hill or trail with ease. Also a beastly bike for freeriding, with my current setup the bike weighs a bit more then my stuff did and can take a million times the abuse.
Weaknesses:
I have heard some bad news about the stock components but who really keeps bikes stock? I read some reviews of people doing 15ft drops to flat and breaking there stock bike, and all I can really say is you are either lying or dumb as hell. I am not sure if its the 26" rear or the width of the tire but on harsh drops I hear some rubber rubbing on the swing arm but thats my biggest beef with the bike.
Similar Products Used:
Various other Kona bikes, I am a Kona man and thats it!
Bike Setup:
2001 Kona Stinky Frame, Hayes 9 hydros with 8" rotor, blackspire badger cranks, blackspire ring god, shimano deore components, stock kona bars and stem, Fox Vanilla R, Marzocchi DJ1 fork, 2.5" Kenda Nevegal front, 2.3 Kenda Blue Groove rear, rhyno lite 26" front rim on axiom hub, singlewide tomac edition 26" rear rim on a DT Swiss hub, SRG adjustable seat, unknown black seat post.
Bottom Line:
Replace your stock components for the most part with what can fit your budget as long as it isnt a downgrade. The majority of my bike was built up with 2003-2004 parts and its now 5 years later and its running strong. I havent done any severe work to the bike since I have owned it just kept everything lubed, greased and tight. This bike is bombproof and I would recommend it to any style of rider. It goes up, down, tracks like a roller coaster and takes up the bit hits like its a small curb. Every time I ride it I get a smile on my face! And if it can put up with North Shore abuse from my 210lb ass you can ride it anywhere, anytime. BUY ONE NOW DO NOT HESITATE!!!!
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Hampshire Date Reviewed: March 12, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
GA cycles
Strengths:
hard as nails, this bike just keeps coming back for more!
Weaknesses:
poor quality derailler hangers keep snapping. and then cost £16 to replace. not quite enough rear travel for my liking
Similar Products Used:
muddy fox freeride drift, marin b-17, kona stinky '00 model.
Bike Setup:
'01 deelux frame with '00 fox rear shock. BETD travel extension plates at the back, '04 jnr t's hope c2's truvative cranks mavic/hope wheels,
Bottom Line:
top quality bike, i've had this since 2001 and it just keeps going. i got some travel extension plates rather than forking out for a new frame with more travel and i dont think i will ever get rid of this bike until it finally dies (which will probably be never..) i weigh 180lbs and i ride hard. this bike just takes it in its stride. bottom line. GET ONE!!
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Racer
from Canada Date Reviewed: March 22, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1121.00
Strengths:
Good strong frame Rims are solid as the ground you land on Good Climber
Weaknesses:
Single Clamp fork Z5 sucks balls tires suck no disk
Boxxer, Maxxis Mobster, Avid Mechanical Disks, XT Rear Deraileur, Single Track front Rim
Bottom Line:
When i was just getting into freeriding i needed a bike better than the supercycle that was in my garage, so i went to my favourite used bike shop and he had this stinky hanging on the wall. i rode it around the parking lot and loved it. so i put it on layaway and in 2 monthsa it was mine. Now i can do 6 foot drops onto flat groung without it breaking a sweat. this is the best bike for anyone who is an all around freerider who likes to do anything.
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Submitted by
Michael Lowden
a Downhiller
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
mlowden_3000@hotmail.com
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$3700.00
Purchased At:
Russ Hay's Bikes (Victoria)
Strengths:
strength
Weaknesses:
max tire dimensions. would really like to throw a fat tire on, no go tho.
Similar Products Used:
Lefty (WTF is this bike about). Stinky-D - awesome too, more plush ride, but more dough makes a broke rider no go.
Bike Setup:
1 day after buying I snapped my chain, twisted the drivetrain (drive side spider), and bleh out the stem. Took it back in said WTF, and the good'ol'boys at RussHay's upgraded me cheap (top of line @ time). And since then, nothing, and I mean nothing. A couple of double wide/thick DitchWitches and the DiscBrakes, not a truing required.
Bottom Line:
Used to be hardcore (ran outta $). Rode this beast for 1 year of extreme (e.g. 10-14ft Drops to flat cement), and the thing to this day doesn't even show any wear and tear. Kona Products are a dream come true for a rough-N-tumble guy like me. I'm rating this product vs the POS VPNs (2-4) that were out at the time. Therefore, best of the best at the time
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Submitted by
Mike Stacey
a Downhiller
from Eugene OR Date Reviewed: June 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Eagle Crest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
SteinErickson
Strengths:
Great ride, I can take drops and dh trails without a problem. Makes a great freeride bike.
Weaknesses:
Only 5 inches of rear travel, though you can purchase plates that upgrade it to 6 or 7. Not enough clearance to fit a 3.0 tire
Similar Products Used:
Banshee Scream
Bike Setup:
Original rear shock, Marzocchi Jr T fork, Avid Mechanical Disk brakes, Crowbar risers, Nokian Gazzaloddi 2.6 tires
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike, i never regret buying it and I ride it all the time. If you're looking for a great, quality, DH and freeride bike I would immidiately reccommend the Stinky
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Submitted by
Leo
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: November 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Oxford Falls
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
solid as a rock coolest name ever!!
Weaknesses:
weight - but only if youre a schmoadie skummmmm
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
frame review only.
Bottom Line:
I bought a frame cheap and built it up as I saw fit. It rides beautifully and inspires confidence. It has made my riding improve tenfold in the short time I have had it. Super stiff ride, no hint of flex and very plush 4 bar linkage. The rear shock is good, but make sure you get the spring rate right and the rebound damping in the Vanilla R right to suit your weight. It is a little heavy, but it will make you a better rider! 5" of travel is luxurious. I love it.
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Submitted by
Spannerhead
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: May 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
This is a super bombproof frame and forks combo that will eat the lot and still allow you to trailride. Goes up the hills as well as down them. Freeride heaven. Even more of a hardcase than the 2000 model. Suspension Bearings hold up very well. I have done 3000 YES 3000 miles on mine.
Weaknesses:
Apart from the frame and forks, junk the rest of the bike. Needs new wheelset, chainset, bars, saddle seatpost.. Hope enduro discs, I mean everything! HEAVY. EAts seatposts. They snap easily due to the angle and height they have to span.. Not happy with thin tyres.
Similar Products Used:
Kona stinky 2000. (another ace bike). LTS (Lightweight heap of junk that wears bearings after 1 ride)
Bike Setup:
As it comes, just a super frame and forks and a load of cheap tat that needs to be wrecked so you can justify the upgrades.
Bottom Line:
If you are considering a second user bike, the upgrades should have been done.
It is a superb bike. You just have to be aware that the frame and forks are a million miles ahead of the cheap stuff that comes with it as standard.
You will not hurt this bike! It is a rock. The weight does show, but I have done 80 mile xc rides on it so there...
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Submitted by
Jeremy B
a
from Terrace B.C. Canada Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Buckwheat (F#*K Yeah)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
McBike
Strengths:
Megga Chainstays!!!!!Dame!! Definently a bombproof desing(even with only 5")
Weaknesses:
the Z5 have tonns of felx and with the M frame the rear hit the frame near the seat. The larg is good though. and the Tiogas pintchflat way to easy!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Giant AC-1
Bike Setup:
almost 100% upgraded!! Bad Betty DH fork, 2.7 Maxis rubber w/kenda DH tubes,easton 3" riser bars, odasy grips, Snafu stem and flat decks, FUNN LanchPad, THE fender, and Hays Disk(Avids were good stock but it weighs 40 pounds even so the just didn't cut it after the upgrades)
Bottom Line:
Sweet starter bike, cheap but Prime quality!! Definently upgrade the fork and put some disk on her!! oh and make sure the reak coil it at least 500 Libs.
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Submitted by
andrew humphries
a Downhiller
from utah,united states Date Reviewed: January 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
death drop
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$3450.00
Purchased At:
krank and chain
Strengths:
I used this bike in the down 2 video.it stood up to 25 foot drops and you can also ride it any where
Weaknesses:
only 5 inches of rear travel i had to buy a curnutt shock with 9 inches of travel for the biggestdrop we did which was 34 feet,we tore the derrailer of and blew both front and rear suspension
Similar Products Used:
santa cruz super 8,rocky mountain rm6,brodie super ball,norco vps shore ,norco vps downhill,rocky mountain slayer
i wuold buy this bike if you want upgrade actually its better to buy the frame only and upgrade it if you are into the real tough,extreme freeriding
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Submitted by
Andrew Guarracino
a Downhiller
from Boston, ma Date Reviewed: January 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Vietnam
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At:
BackBay Bicycles
Strengths:
This product is unbelivable it holds up on any size drops. Rides awesome even in trails u can use it for any kind of riding.
Weaknesses:
Theres only 5 inches of rear travel
Similar Products Used:
k2 disco monkey
Bike Setup:
Avid disc brakes, fox rear shock, white brothers dh3 fork, and etc
Bottom Line:
This bike is unbelivable. I would recommend this bike for any type of rider. If u are a new ridr or a old one doesnt matter go with it.
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Submitted by
Anton
a Weekend Warrior
from Almaty, Kazakhstan Date Reviewed: November 27, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1850.00
Purchased At:
Kona web site
Strengths:
Well built, strong stock parts, option of Hayes hydraulic brakes
Weaknesses:
wheel sets are a little weak in comparison to the rest of the set up
Similar Products Used:
cheaper Konas, KHS hardtails
Bike Setup:
stock, changed rear derailleur to SRAM 9.0 and swithched to SRAM 7.0 gripshifts, upgrading to 9 speed XT casette
Bottom Line:
If you want to have a good, very strong built bike, and don't have too much money to spend this is your choice. This model is ready to stand almost anything and is not too hard on your wallet, coonsidering other brands. I'm pretty heavy (120 kg) and the stock rear wheelset with Deore hub and Sun DitchWitch rim was loosing spokes after almost each ride. I upgraded to DT Spokes and the problem disappeared. Think I will get a new rear wheel with Mavic d321 rim, DT Alpine spokes and probably XT hub for 36 holes and it will be more than enough for me. The bike is a bit heavy but with my weight its not a big deal. :) It is comfortable enough for short trips in and out of the city as well. I aslo liked the fact that I could buy it on manufacturer's site.
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Submitted by
david camp
a
from Littleton Colorado, usa Date Reviewed: November 15, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1350.00
Purchased At:
grand west outfitters
Strengths:
sorta beefy looking
Weaknesses:
comes with v-brakes, the suspension when it bottoms about 1/5 times rips derailleurs in half, and the dropouts on my bike are 1 inch wider than when new.
Similar Products Used:
m-1, rm6, bullit,
Bike Setup:
stock with new tires and magura clara disks
Bottom Line:
the world's greatest poser bike. if you ride you will destroy this one. After dropping 15 feet(yes on a Z5) to basically flat(4 times), the bike is not doing well. I only weigh 130 lbs, and now my dropouts are bent out, the rear QR had to be replaced because it bent and the bike has ruined 4 rear derailleurs in 4 months.
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Submitted by
Luke Skywalker
a Weekend Warrior
from LONG ISLAND!!!! Date Reviewed: October 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
ToY LAnd
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1750.00
Purchased At:
Cycle PAth
Strengths:
Strong, good parts, you can ride it well stock. Smooth and takes drops good with the fox 5'
Weaknesses:
None that i have seen
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Strong as hell and also can take a beating. great for jumping and freeride. It also can get u uphill with ease. Best bike i have ever rode! I usually ride dirt and some urban, it has been able to handle all of it including one 10' drop. It is great for the price and i hope that u can go get one!
Keep Riding
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Submitted by
Michael Montoya
a Downhiller
from Mariposa, Cali, us Date Reviewed: October 12, 2001
Derailleur hanger made of butter (helps protect damage to der. I guess)
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stab, asst. Cheeta, Giant AC-1, FSR Elite, (dare I say it?)GSR mach 9 with 14 inches in rear...
Bike Setup:
Hope big 'uns laced to Mavic d-321 with a three inch gazz in the front and 2.6 in the rear. Hope 200mm dh-4 in front, hayes 6 inch in back. Hanebrink pimped out G-7, Fox vanilla r, mountainspeed/eibach blue 700 lb spring. Kona dh stem, icon diesel bars, kona pseudopod glow in the dark grips. Hussefelt two ring bash guard setup, xt...that's about it...
Bottom Line:
I bought this frame and built it in a day. Within a week, I was busting a 12 foot drop to not that steep pavement. Well, I busted it twice, then I woke up in the hospital four hours later...Concussion, seven stiches on left side of face from arnettes... Then I was dropping a four foot wall and my rear der got caught in my back wheel...ripped the hanger clean through, jacked up my xt der, two spokes pulled, so now it's a singlespeed while I wait on some parts. I initially converted it to a single speed out of comedic boredom. I figured the chain would stretch and prevent travel. Not so. I took off my 700 pound spring and put on the stock 600, not sure which I like better, but the lower pivot was set on the linear point(forward), so I switched it to progressive (rearward). Much better. Here's how much I love how this bike feels... I ride my broken Stinky to work (12 miles one way through mountain passes) rather than my lightweight hardtail that works well, and I used to love. It takes me about 38 minutes to ride home on my hardtail, and about an hour and 15 on my kona, but I still do it. Why? I don't know, it's just more fun. Overall, quite the ride. Seriously. I'd give it twenty flaming chili's if I could.
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Submitted by
Sam ¿
a Downhiller
from Reno, NV Date Reviewed: September 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Northgate trail
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
When I get the caysh at Bicycle Bannans
Strengths:
Great frame. Nice suspension. I realy want one. Can take big hits. Good componet selection. Quality bike.
Weaknesses:
Cost more than the minimal amount of money I have.
Similar Products Used:
RM6
Bike Setup:
All stock parts
Bottom Line:
This bike kicks RU*P. The stinky six is the best free ride bike around. If your looking for a top of the line free ride bike then this is the bike for you. I give it 20 heart burnin hotdogs o wait I can only give it 10 total.
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Submitted by
Nico Courtney
a Weekend Warrior
from Salem, Oregon USA Date Reviewed: September 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Too Many to List
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$2250.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Peddler
Strengths:
Making Payments on this AWSOME BIKE after a "test ride." I Can't wait to get it so I can write later to say this bike ROCKS!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
GIANT
Bottom Line:
ANYONE WANT TO LOAN ME SOME $$ SO I CAN GET IT OUT OF THE STORE? THEN I CAN SEE HEAVEN ON MY NEW KONA!!!!
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Submitted by
Markus
a Downhiller
from Frankfurt, Germany Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
hibike
Strengths:
strong, durable frame 4-bar-linkage system very plush (Marzocchi/Fox work perfectly) best buy
Weaknesses:
saddle quick release (see down below why) bent chainring no stainless chain
Bike Setup:
stock, replaced Avids with Magura Julie
Bottom Line:
I've been riding my Stinky for nearly 1 year now and I just love this bike. It's a lot of fun to ride with,especially downhill, but you still can get uphill. The frame is a dream and can take lots of abuse (I crashed a couple of times, but I got hurt more than my Stinky). The Marzocchi Z5 flexes a little, but shouldn't be too much of a problem in most cases. The Fox Vanilla R is great. The Tiogas are great on dirt - lots of traction - on the other hand they suck in mud. The chainrings are not the strongest as I had to bend some of them back into the position. Front/Rear derailleur, shifters, sram cassette work well. The rims are good too. No stainless chain - that sucks when you ride through water and rain a lot.I would recommend buying some serious DH/FR disc brakes (Hope, Hayes, Magura, etc.) so you can take this bike to its limit. I'm currently using Magura Julies because I didn't have the cash to buy better disc brakes. They are good for CC and touring, but not aggressive enough for FR, IMO. The only real annoying thing is the problem with the saddle quick release. My Stinky is size M (17") and whenever I bottom out my rear shock the linkage smacks into the saddle quick release. Not using a quick release would solve the problem, but only Cross Country people would dare to ride without one. Turning the the QR about 170° (so the lever points at the rear wheel)and shortening the lever helped to minimize the problem, but it's not perfect.
Overall I would buy this bike again and again and again. It's the best bike you can get for the money. It's perfect for FR, some DH and jumping.
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Submitted by
Sebastien
a Weekend Warrior
from Province of Quebec Date Reviewed: August 11, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
Andre Primeau velo
Strengths:
Looks good Beefy frame
Weaknesses:
Tires Bend fork crown on third ride
Bike Setup:
Stock, Z5, hayes,etc.
Bottom Line:
This bikes is awesome on downhills, jumps, etc. It's easy to trow around. The fork crown bent the third time I used the bike for no reason at all. Got it replaced on warranty, but I had to wait over two weeks for the company to change it, unaceptable for a brand new bike. Appart for that the bike rides great. It handles well in almost all situations. I don't like the Tioga Factory DH tires that come with the bike. In straight line there good but when it come time for cornering and riding on flat rocks, they suck.
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Submitted by
alex scrumpet
a Weekend Warrior
from that place over there Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
what
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
bike addiction
Strengths:
it looks awesome, good for jumping frame is sooo chunky cranks
Weaknesses:
i snapped 2 dropouts in 2 weeks the seat bolt bent and had to get a new seatpost and seat my head set squeaks
Bike Setup:
2001 kona stinky, blackspire chain guide, hope euduro 4 disc on the front, marzocchi jr t's and azonic stem and double wall handlebars,
Bottom Line:
its good, just hope that your dropout doesnt snap going off 8 stairs then a f#@$$##@#$#$n double arrrgggh it bludy annoying araaaharharhahrjsgsdfgsdf get the bike its awesome and turns a lot of heads hehe
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Submitted by
SPUD LEE
a
from PROVO, UTARD Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Bottom Line:
PLEASE POST A US POSTAL SCALE WEIGHTING OF THE FRAMESET AND ALSO ONE OF THE REAR SHOCK WEIGHT. IT ONLY TAKES BOUT 30 MINUTES TO STRIP THE BIKE DOWN IN OFF SEASON.
I RIDE A KICKAPOO BUT WISH I COULD GET ANOTHER 1 INCH TRAVEL AND 70 DEG HEAD ANGLE. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS FRAME AND PUTTING A NON OUT OF BOUNDS GRUPPO ON THIS FRAME.
THANK YOU I POSTED 4 CHILIS SO AS NOT TO AFFECT THE AVERAGE SCORE.
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Submitted by
Doug
a Weekend Warrior
from Fernie BC Date Reviewed: July 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Black Forest, Dem Bones
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1900.00
Purchased At:
Fernie ski base
Strengths:
Marrzochi forks, Fox Vanilla rear shock, five inches travel front and rear...a really tough bike in general. Great product support and service. The service guys at the ski base are #1!!
Weaknesses:
seat post bolt I've broken one and bent another, not the greatest tires or seat. Chainrings bend easily
Similar Products Used:
Specialized FSR Enduro
Bike Setup:
Stock except for pedals, I went to a VP clip in pedal
Bottom Line:
I love it!! This bike rocks. It's tougher than nails. I am about 195lbs. I did about a 2 meter drop on to concrete with no problem. Feels very stable downhill, climbs great with very little bob. All in all a great value I paid $1900cdn taxes included. The only thing I wish is I that I would have gone for disc brakes, but the rims are disc brake ready so I probably will go to the Maguara discs soon.
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Submitted by
devin ???????
a
from calgary canada Date Reviewed: June 25, 2001
Favorite Trail:
wood loot
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Purchased At:
cycle mania
Strengths:
good on up hills. love the forks and the stiffness of the rear takes a huge hit
Weaknesses:
it brakes every second day, it is a pain in the ass
Similar Products Used:
norco vps
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
it's a great bike if you can fix em your self
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Submitted by
Jadyn
a Weekend Warrior
from Ashland Date Reviewed: June 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Sport
Strengths:
Increadible suspension, front and back. Beefy stem! Beefy everything!! (almost)
Weaknesses:
SEAT POST!! The stupid seat bolt keeps bending when I am riding. I've broken two and bent three! It's rediculous. Definitely a design flaw!! Im hesitant to say this, but I was fairly un-impressed with the TruVativ Hussefelt crank. I was on a ride and I sort of skid my back tire off the trail and I bumped the crank on a stump. I figured it was nothing, but then I tried to pedal and the chainrings/crank had completely bent in!! What it up with that?!?! Unfourtunately, that wasn't covered under TruVativ's warranty, but they were nice enough to sell me a whole right side crank+three chainrings for $50.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Factory so far until I get enough money to buy some Hayes disc brakes and a bash guard! Maybe some RaceFace cranks too.
Bottom Line:
Overall, this bike rules!! It's an awesome bike for the money. I'm not really a weekend rider only, I ride during the week too. And I'm not sure what the "warrior" part means. I do lots of trials and drops as well as lots of trail riding. The Stinky has been absolutely amazing besides the crank and seatpost incidents. I would reccomend it to anyone looking to raise their level of riding to the next dimension.
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Submitted by
joakim holmstedt
a Weekend Warrior
from sweden Date Reviewed: May 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
statoilstigen
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Strengths:
The suspension rocks and does not bob under normal pedaling, the z-5 is incredible for its price, perfect spec, awesome looks
Weaknesses:
Tires, a bit heavy (i know, what do you expect, it's out of bounds).
Similar Products Used:
a load of dh & hardtailbikes, YZ 125
Bike Setup:
Stock except pdm545, hutchinson tires, xt discs, selle italia maxflite trans-am saddle
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks on almost everything, it's so fun to ride that yo are assured the Kona people got the knowledge about bikes. Maybe the wheels are a little bit on the beefy side (heavy)for my type of riding but they wont let you down i guess! Get this bike if you need one bike for both xc / hardcore style of riding. Buy it and be stoked.
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Submitted by
Limp Nizkit
a Downhiller
from West Van, The Shore Date Reviewed: May 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Flying Circus, Groooovula
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
Cove Bike Shop (Rulez)
Strengths:
Bomb proof. Name (Stinky Primo. Smell is Sublime). Fox vanilla RC. Super plush ride. Perfect touch with the ZOCH z1.mcr Hayes will stop u like a bus hitting a wall.
Weaknesses:
Umm... oh yeah. Not konas fault but the tires. The crapyies tires ever.
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz Bullit, RM RM6
Bike Setup:
Stock except for super t in front and 2.6" wtb motoraptors
Bottom Line:
DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE IF U ARE A WUSS. It is an insult. I have taken this bike off 8 foot flat concret drops and i am still breathing. Buy it if u can honestly say 2 yourself. I am Joshua Bender I am Joshua Bender... Freakin expensive ride though. Top quality it is.
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Submitted by
Gordon
a Downhiller
from West Van, BC Date Reviewed: May 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
Cove Bike
Strengths:
Marzocchi and Fox.
Weaknesses:
Everything Cove Bike knows sh!t about bikes and putting them together.
Similar Products Used:
Norco VPS Buzz
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
i guess my review earlier was a bit to hasty read on: this bike, or the bike store is a piece of SH!T SH!T, my derailleur broke off after one month and cost $100 US to fix and i thought ok i guess im a bit rough with it and then a week later it broke off again and im like sh!t this is not good. and it turned out that cove installed it totally wrong and backwards (the f*ckers) The bike is good(PROBABLY) but because of cove bike being the only place around North Shore to buy kona's stay away! please! This bike probably would have gotten at least 4 chilis if not for cove but because of cove it gets 1 chili for both value and over all Invest in a norco vps buzz.
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Submitted by
Bruce Wagner
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Date Reviewed: May 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Hartloves back yard!!!!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
PEDAL PUSHER MARYLAND
Strengths:
Awesome frameset, great geometry, sealed bearing pivots
Weaknesses:
uuuhhhmmm, uuuhhh
Similar Products Used:
Giant "Warp"
Bike Setup:
Arrow racing 24" rims and tires, Hayes brakes F&R with Razorrock racing levers,Brooklyn machine works shiftoid stem,Kooka bash guard, a few other things
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up report from my first post a month or so ago, this bike rocks. This is THE bike for those of us who want to have a really good time out in the woods. I've owned a lot of bikes and this is by far my favorite ever. I've made a few changes in the past month to make ths thing more my size, and also to my liking, but stock this was a great ride. With the addition of my smaller wheel preference, it is now like a big BMX bike with gears and suspension. looking for something to take to the trails for some jumping? This may be the bike for you. I weigh in at around 210 pounds and I'm five foot eight, this thing takes everything I can put it through. I have a BMX background and this bike feels much more stable at speed, allowing me to go faster and clear bigger gaps with ease. Also, it makes me more confident in larger drops and just a faster rider all around. If you are in the market for a new Dual bike, or just like to get the most out of your riding, this may very well be the bike for you. Give it a try, you won't be let down!!!
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Submitted by
Dallin
a Weekend Warrior
from Danville, California, USA Date Reviewed: May 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Dueys
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
Ace Bicycles
Strengths:
EVERYTHING!!!! FRAME, MASSIVE TUBING Cranks Huge, Beefy 5 Inch bomber Wheels Sun Rims are crazy Hayes Disc Brake Option Kona Hndlebar and stem and seatpost!
Weaknesses:
ON THIS BIKE , RIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHT!!!
Similar Products Used:
no bike made like this!!!
Bike Setup:
2001 Stinky W/Hayes Option
Bottom Line:
This bike will make you drop bigger drops, fly faster downhill, and just be a better rider, you can climb even tho it weighs a ton but who cares this bike is a free-ride rig! Bottom Line- Buy this bike and you will be a better mountain biker!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Ryan Mckay
a Downhiller
from Calgary Date Reviewed: May 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Hidden
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2300.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Bike City
Strengths:
Suspention is super plush
Weaknesses:
Chain Rings Components Rear derailer set up is just the s#!ts, I've owned the bike for about 2 weeks and I've brike the derailer 3 times. I was only doing a 4 ft. drop and the derailer got sucked in to the spokes.
Similar Products Used:
Big Hit COMP
Bike Setup:
-Took bik chain ring off and put on chain guard -Upgrade rear derailer to Shimano LX insted of deore
Bottom Line:
It's a good bike when it's not breaking down on me.
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Submitted by
Paul Burbidge
a
from Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada Date Reviewed: May 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
A River Runs Through It
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
CycleSmith
Strengths:
Frame, Rectangle to round tubing, fork, frame, brakes (for v's), shock, frame, suspension design, isis, frame, disc ready, FRAME. This bike is very well balanced.
Weaknesses:
Tires, seatpost.
Similar Products Used:
Big Hit pro, Heckler, Roast
Bike Setup:
It's 3 days old except I switched the pedals at the shop for a set with sealed bearings and replacable pins. I changes out the tires after 1 ride for a set of Ritchey Alfa Bite mondos (2.35 inch)
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks!!!! I've had it for three days so far so my opinion will be updated, but so far so good. Kona did an excellent job specking a disk ready monster like this for so little.
Obviously the frame is the main highlight, but the cranks are burly, the geometry is dialed, the wheels seem stiff for their price level, everything fits together very well. I've done a few drops with the bike and it shines, soaks it up very well, the fox's rebound damping allows wide adjustment.
After I got the bike I took it out for a few cross country/ adventure rides and it was awesome! Much more versatile than I had imagined, it even spins the road well (no need to drive to the trail head). The suspension has negigable bob if you spin smooth circles.
Anything bad? I think the tires lick !@#^^% they seek sketchy at speed and fill up with mud, I'll give them another try in a few weeks but I recommend you switch them. Also I bent the bolt which secures the seat on the post, it's small, weak, and hard to replace. Kona had to dave money somewhere to get a bike this awesome out the door at this price so don't hold it against them.
Bottom line, if you want to go bigger this bike won't hold you back, buy one. I'll post another review once I've actually used the bike for its intended purpose. If it's half as good at what its supposed to do as what it isn't, you'll be blown away.
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Submitted by
Jamie "Shanks" Shankland
a Downhiller
from Waterloo Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Blair Witch (secret location)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Kona Clump
Strengths:
Very tight strong frame, Drops very well, smooth on flats, tires hook up on anything, Paint is so cool, QR20 kicks a$$, fox vanila R is good enough if your not a super tech head. 8" roter on front.
Weaknesses:
Rear tire rubs on cable guide then you approach the 4" mark on travel. My break levers had break fluid spilt on them and now look crappy, front caliper came with a leak. Deraileur hoits the frame on big hits, use floded piece of tube to cusion it.
Similar Products Used:
Most of the VPS's, A few brodies,(sux), Some rocky mountains. And a russian Lada!
Bike Setup:
Stock, Flat pedels, bash ring, 8" roter.
Bottom Line:
If your looking for a bik to ride urban, dirt, shore and Race DH, the stinky Dee will do the trick. Going up hiull is a pain but what bike does go uphaill with 5" suspension and weighs 40lbs!!! all in all, I am glad to ride for kona on their stinky Deelux!!!!
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Submitted by
Nils Wirell
a Cross Country Rider
from Gothenburg, VG, Sweden Date Reviewed: May 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
Bike Umeå
Strengths:
It´s really an all around good bike with excellent components for the price. I am thinking about changing the platsforms to SPD:s but that´s just because it suits my riding style better. Apart from that it´s simply a sweet, controlable ride that swallows most things infront or below you.
Weaknesses:
Non really, maybe the weight, but then again this bike was made to go down and not uphill. Even so I passed some hardtailers on my way to the trail. So it comes down to not being to unfit either.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Super V:s, Specialized FSR Enduro.
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a nice freeride bike, buy this one. I am 6´4" and I am running an XL frame. Some people might like the XXL. Apart from its weight and a slight bobbing this bike has no weaknesses. BUY IT NOW!!!!
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Submitted by
Rich Carson
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: April 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Cardrona DH
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$4224.00
Purchased At:
BikeNow (Australia)
Strengths:
The frame rocks, great for downhill, trails, and air time, very well balanced, superb suspension (5 inches goes along way), and looks like it could take some severe abuse.
Weaknesses:
Minor gripes, nothing serious: - tiers, slicks would be better. - wicked chain stuck - paint chips off rather than scratching - QR20 system is pain in the ass - Hayes need to beef up brake handles, they are like butter
Similar Products Used:
GT LTS, Marin dual
Bike Setup:
Standard Dee Lux, except for DMR platforms
Bottom Line:
All I can say is that for the money you are getting a killer free ride bike, it's your ticket to the next level...
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Submitted by
Pete
a Weekend Warrior
from Quebec Date Reviewed: April 28, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great Frame, plush Marzo'chi fork, killer hayes brakes. Race Face...
This is a very cool bike, I've been riding it for a couple of days but the trails are still covered with snow so I have'nt got the chance to really ride it. It's fairly light for a freeride bike and I have no problem climbing the slopes at all. This bike as the best combination of components I've seen for the price. I give it 4 chilis for the value rating because it's still a lot o' money.
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Submitted by
Gorgan
a
from Ontario Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Strengths:
Bombproof, smooth 5" suspension travel, Hayes disks (option), well spec'd components, Marzocchi fork.
Weaknesses:
I'm still trying to find one. Oh, here's one... The Truvative chainrings (Big & middle) are easy to bend. I've bent them both already. The big one is my fault for bashing it on logs, but the middle has bent also. The material seems a bit soft?
Similar Products Used:
None. Just various hardtails over the last 10 yrs.
Bike Setup:
Stock. Don't waste your time playing around with components. I went with the Hayes disk brake option (recommended).
Bottom Line:
This bike just plain rips. Compared to my X-C racing hardtail, the confidence it inspires is amazing. The 5 big inches of travel suck up everything. Big drops and steep chutes are easy with this thing. With smooth pedalling going uphill is not a problem (suspension isn't affected much by pedalling forces). The weight is what a bike this durable and fun to ride should be. Don't get caught up in the lightweight hype when considering a bike like this. This bike is perfect for a rider who wants something durable and FUN to go out and push the limits on, without needing to do maintenance after every ride. The Hayes are powerful and super easy to modulate. You will not be dissapointed. Well worth the wrath I endured from my girlfriend, for not spending the money on more "necessary" items!! I've never done a product review before but I felt the need to spread the love on this one.
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Submitted by
Scott M
a Downhiller
from CT Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Benidrom Bike & Snowboards
Strengths:
Plush Minimal Bob Strong Frame Great black finish on the primo frame handy cable guides excelent overall suspension design
Weaknesses:
rather expensive limited availability, but that makes them all the more lusted-after, right?
Similar Products Used:
Kona Chute Rocky Mountain RM-6 Santacruz Bullit
Bike Setup:
Stinky Primo frame, Hayes Discs, Kona 3-piece cranks, fox vanilla RC shock, XT drivetrain etc...
Bottom Line:
OKAY, I already reviewed this bike a while back, but after some more use i just can't resist doing a follow up review. After close to 3 months of damn abusive riding this bike is still rocking as hard as the day i got it. Keep in mind by abuse i don't mean trashing and throwing down, but instead landing large dirt jumps, 6 foot drops from flat concrete to a flat concrete landing, etc... I've also had the opportunity for some trail riding. Of course its a bit heavy, but weighing in at 35 pounds (with plenty of room to save weith with sacrificed component strength) it handles excelently, it is possible to power up a hill, and it decends smoother than anything. Eventhough this bike is expensive i'm upping the value rating to a full 5 flames because it just kicks so much ass. P.S. i was out on my Stinky today and somehow ended up racing some kid down a hill (that was none to steep). He was on an ATV and i kicked his ass with the help of a plush 5 inches provided by my sick ride.
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Submitted by
MR. KONA BIKES DH man
a Racer
from canada BC. Kelwona Date Reviewed: April 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
powers creek outbound cycle made it its hard to find so dont try
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Purchased At:
kelwona cycle aswome store
Strengths:
Big chain stays, 5.5 in" in the back, 5" in the front strong tires and rims, beffy frame,reddy for dics breks,xt,lx componts, beffy thick splined cranks.
Weaknesses:
rear derailer, i changed it to xt when i broke it.seat post i broke it 3 times then put a axiom on it. thats it.
stock exept for xt rear deralir,wellgo hti 828 dh clip plats, blakspire ring god,the dh fender,axiom seat post. those are the only things i've changed.
Bottom Line:
it's a sweet bike for freeridin and some DH if you buy change all the things i did or the seat post will drive up your azz whene you take a 5 foot drop when it snaps like it did to me and im only 130 lbs. its strong goes up hill aswome and can run over fallen hardtails with ease. pick one up and ride.
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Submitted by
David McDermott
a Downhiller
from Portland, OR, USA Date Reviewed: April 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
It's a secret.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At:
Bike Peddler
Strengths:
Very strong and sturdy. I'm a big guy and this bike takes everything I can throw at it.
Weaknesses:
None for me.
Similar Products Used:
Giant XTC AC2, Rocky Mountain Slayer
Bike Setup:
Base Stinky with Shimano XT Discs and M424 pedals.
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks! It was $1600 stock and the shop swung me a deal on a disc upgrade and a pair of M424 clipless pedals. I still use the platforms that came on it for around town. It is a little heavy, but I bought it to ride down hills, not up 'em.
You can't beat this bike for the price. After riding the others, you can't beat this bike for nearly any price. This is the same frame as the Dee Lux and Primo so you don't have to spend a huge amount of dough up front. You can buy the bike and upgrade as needed.
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Submitted by
Jamie Shankland
a Downhiller
from Waterloo ONT. CAnada Date Reviewed: April 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Blair Witch Woods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Through Kona Clump
Strengths:
This Bike is very very balanced and very stiff. The suspension feels like its more than 5 inches and moer like 6. Flat Drops or rearwheel landings are both easy landings. Doesnt climb to badly for a 35 lbs bike. BOMBERS ROCK!
Weaknesses:
Tires kinda suck. Clipless pedels were changed right away. The new bomber arch cant fit a 3" tire or have a fit kit put on it.
Similar Products Used:
Norco VPS 3, Rocky MTN Pipeline, Brodie Devo
Bike Setup:
KONA STINKY DEE-LUX Stock except for Custom Made Shorty Stem by Elliott Hahn!!!! 24" sun doublewide, Gazzalodies, Bash Ring, Roach Top Tube Pad
Bottom Line:
IF your looking for a shore/freeride bike that you can uses in a downhill once and a while, This is a wicked choice. You wont need a shuttle when your riding around town or need to buy a lighter bike to get the shopping done either. IF your into Shore riding nothing beats the Stinky Dee for its controlability. It will give any other bike companie that uses "North Shore" as a sales pitch a run for their money!!!!And whats better than Rasta Paint!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Bruce Wagner
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
every one I've ridden
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
PEDAL PUSHER MARYLAND
Strengths:
Great geometry, perfect suspension(except spring weight), good colors(paint)choice of discs or linear type brakes Confidence inspiring stable at speed
Weaknesses:
Kompanies should offer your own choice of spring weight on full-sussy's, seat post doesn't offer enough adjustablilty for the bikes seat angle
Similar Products Used:
Haro MX6, Giant Warp (these are all in the same price range, sort of)
Bike Setup:
Stock, except for removing the large chainring and replacing it with a bash ring
Bottom Line:
This a great bike for anyone looking to get a new double sprung ride. The price is reasonable, the performance is great, the components are decent, and it comes set up for the discs of your choice.In the market for a mild downhill,or urban assault vehicle? Check this bike out, you won't be dissapointed!
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Submitted by
islander
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
3 dead aliens
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Proven 4-bar design, little pedal-bob, bearings at pivots, triple-clamp ready, straight seat-tube, Hayes/Bomber/FoxCoil/ISIS spec, good tire clearance, 5 year warrantee.
Weaknesses:
Pedals are disposable - bearings were done after 5 wet rides and lots of slip. Tires are too thin and small. Cassette is only goes up to a 30t cog. Shimano chain. Weight.
Great bang for the buck! I use this bike on NorthShore trails 3-4x a week and it's been flawless. Efficient climber for a freeride bike yet rear triangle is very solid for drops and cornering. Straight seat tube is this only way to go if you're going to be doing any climbing. So far very low maintenance and overall fun bike. Get it if you want to get on with having fun on technical trails and don't like to tinker with your bike before each ride. Handles drops (see NewWorldDisorder) easily yet geometry isn't super slack.
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Submitted by
Scott M
a Downhiller
from CT Date Reviewed: April 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Benidrom Bike & Snowboards
Strengths:
-Wicked Strong -Very plush -Minimal bob when pedaling -Minimal bottoming out when doing huge drops
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
kona chute rocky mountain rm-6
Bike Setup:
Stinky Primo frame, hayes discs, marzocchi Z.3 QR-20, fox vanilla rc, 3piece bmx style cranks, velocity deep-v rims etc...
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks. Its got plenty of travel that is very active, yet somehow manages not to bob much if at all when pedaling (depending on your shock setup). It rides very smoothly, and when you are landing that 6 footer it feels more like you just dropped a curb. I haven't gotten a chance to do a whole heck of a lot of downhilling in the month i've had it..yet.. but the steep chutes i have taken it down have been a breeze. bottom line- the kona just keeps on living up to their name, as the stinky is another awesome bike. 5 flames overall, 4 for value since the frames are damn expensive!
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Submitted by
Rick
a
from Prince George BC Date Reviewed: March 31, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1750.00
Purchased At:
Mc Bike
Strengths:
Built very strong Climbs awsome,better than expected Looks good All around great feel and a very smooth ride.
Weaknesses:
Chain rings are low end, bent my middle ring on the third ride.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Stock Stinky (not delux,or primo) with hayes hyd. upgrade
Bottom Line:
For the price this bike is a killer ride. Awsome torque when you put the power to it. Climbs very well. With 5" of travel front and back you get the best of both worlds. This bike has almost NO bob!!! even on steep climbs.The marzocci and the fox ars both very plush. If you are looking for a bike and you dont want to get a mortgage to pay for it,this bike is an awsome bang for the buck. Ten burnin turds for thi wicked ride
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Submitted by
Simon
a Downhiller
from Brampton,Ont.,Canada Date Reviewed: March 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
broken spokes DH
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath (Toronto)
Strengths:
Super plush, which i like eh.the fork,the rims,the price and so on.
Weaknesses:
The tires,the drivetrain and the vee brakes. But i got a crazy deal on some hayes disc drakes.And the collar on the seat post to hold the brake line put a hole in the hydraulic brake line 2 times,which kind of sucked.But thats about it.
Similar Products Used:
VPS-Buzz,Devenci Banzai
Bike Setup:
Stock. except disc brakes
Bottom Line:
If your on a tight budget and you want to go sick then I would buy the stinky I was you. But if you wan't to do some sick downhill.I would at least upgrade the drive train and upgrade to a double crown fork like a Mr.T or something like that.Oh ya and it would defitnitly be worth it if you tried to get a deal to uprade to disc brakes when buying the bike.
Since that your stoked from reading my review go out there and ride.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from St.louis,Mo. Date Reviewed: March 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
CHUBB
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
Touring Cyclist,St.Louis
Strengths:
STRONG frame!!! Hayes hydrolics ZOC fork Super plush ride with no pedal bob, even when pushed hard.
Weaknesses:
Such a nice bike! Why did KONA use such a SH*TTY hubset?? My cassette body broke in the first 2 1/2 miles. After a week of "POUNDING" the wheel bearings sounded like doggy doo! Kona isn't the speediest with sipping either(sorry boys)! My Z-3 QR 20 was defective out of the box-2 week turn around from Marzocci for that! I was PISSED!!!
Similar Products Used:
GT LTS Team--Schwinn S-10---Specialized Endero Pro---XCR 1500 oh, I had a Moab 2
Bike Setup:
NEW WHEELSET(Hayes hubs/521's)-AWESOME Azonic doublewall bars 1.5 rise Kore stem 75mm/15* Panracer fire DH 2.3 Upgraded springs in fork and rear shock(for 230lbs)
Bottom Line:
I bought the STINKY FIVE wich is a 2000 1/2 special addition. I have been through my share of broken frames. this has got to be the most FUN I have ever had on two wheels. Nice plush ride-forgiving suspention-piont and shoot riding! If you're like me "larger more aggressive" rider, DO NOT waist your money on anything else. WHAT'S THAT SMELL???
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Submitted by
Nathan
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, AB. Canada Date Reviewed: March 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Two Joint Minimum (RIP)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Bicycle Cafe, Canmore AB.
Strengths:
Burly, plush, confidence inspiring, nice clean welds, super efficient suspension, comfortable cockpit, good cable routing; redesigned and beefier for 2001: chainstays and yoke, seatpost QR, rocker arm/seatpost pivot (that really is a swell gusset) and rocker arms; well balanced on the ground or in the air...
Weaknesses:
Tioga Factory DH 2.3 tires. Poopy. Really poopy.
Similar Products Used:
Norco Shore DH, Santa Cruz Bullit, Specialized FSR, Cannondale Jeckyll.
Bike Setup:
2001 Stinky Primo. Fox Vanilla RC, Marzocchi Z1 MCR, Race Face NS Cranks/Rings, XT/XTR, Maxxis High Roller 2.5 front and Tioga DH 2.3 rear, Blackspire Big Ring protector. Funn Serial Rippa stem. Hayes Discs, 8" front, 6" rear. Blah, blah, blah...
Bottom Line:
This is a really good bike. Some people find the head angle a bit steep for the steeps, but I kinda like it; nice fast steering for really technical riding, but slack enough that it always feels smooth and controlled at speed or down the chutes. The rear end is great: the suspension feels big--Kona isn't lying when they say it is "5 BIG inches". I haven't felt it bottom out harshly doing drops onto flat concrete. The fork is nicely matched and balanced with the rear end, but blows through its travel a bit quicker. I like the lockout--I don't however, like the lockout toggle. It's a bit flimsy and I am anticipating having to replace it this season... It also gets loose easily, but you got to keep an eye on it. The bike is a bit on the heavy side, but that is part and parcel of the whole "freeride" thing--it still pedals and climbs great. All in all, the bike is great and I would recommend it to anyone. I think the MRSP on the Primo is a bit high, but if you can get it at a nice 'bro deal', then I would definitely do it (and I did).
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Submitted by
maphoon
a Weekend Warrior
from CANADA eh? Date Reviewed: March 5, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
nice lookin plush travel, marzochhi is da best, dont settle for anything less (rockshox sux crap for freeriding) Perfect for a starting freerider
Weaknesses:
ummmm... uhhh..... it could have better drivetrain, like my cinder cone that i have now has better
Similar Products Used:
not many
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
this is for the STINKY (no deelux or primo) just tested or demo'ed
i really liek this bike, i am definatly gonna buy myself one in the not too distant future GREAT price for what you get, perfect for a freerider just starting i like everything about it.... super awesome frameset. do yourself a favor and but one of these bad boys
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Submitted by
Graham
a Downhiller
from Glen Williams, Ont, Canada Date Reviewed: March 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anything with big drops
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath
Strengths:
Good Frame 5 in front and rear Nice rims and tires
Weaknesses:
Comes with crappy v-brakes (Stinky). Stem and stuff are made by Kona Rear Deore derallieur
Similar Products Used:
Norco VPS Buzz and VPS Drop Brodie Thumper
Bike Setup:
Stock except for Hayes Hydraulic disc brakes
Bottom Line:
I had to pay the extra money for the Hayes brakes instead of the Avid's. I am a 14 year old freerider who likes to bash around bikes but can not afford to pay an absolute fortune. If you are buying a bike like this I suggest that you buy some Dainese body armour. This bike can handle anything. For the $2800 that I paid in Canadian It is well worth it.
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Submitted by
tonesurfer
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: March 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anthills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
Sun and Ski
Strengths:
Decent price considering what you get. Marzocchi Bomber Fork, Avid Arch Rival Brakes, Fox Vanilla R, Truvativ cranks and a splined bottom bracket. Frame looks like it will withstand nuclear blast. 5 inches of travel front and rear! Turns heads on the trails. Cool name!
Weaknesses:
Could have better drivetrain components. I mean it comes with a Deore rear and an LX in front. Chain rub up front even in what should normally be useable gear combinations (big/small or small/big) and throws the chain off of the granny gear occasionally but it might come out with some tweaking. A little slow handling for XC type stuff but then again it's a freeride bike.
Similar Products Used:
My only other MTB is an 10 year + old Alpine 21 speed rigid frame so nothing to compare to. Looked at C-dale Jeykl (didn't like the forks), Trek nothing I would consider freeride-able.
Bike Setup:
Stock Stinky (not Dee-lux or Primo), haven't changed anything.
Bottom Line:
I'm 6 foot, 0 inches tall and weigh 165 pounds, with about a 32" inseam. I got the 18" (size large). I've been riding it almost every day for a month and half. I don't think you'll find a beefier freeride bike anywhere in this price range and component selection. Coil and Oil shocks front and rear make this a plush ride. I'm a beginner off-roader and wanted a bike that would give me confidence and take the abuse my lack of skills might force upon it. Don't worry about the weight, you really do not feel it on the trails. The original Fox Vanilla R developed a klunk mid-stroke but Kona sent me new one and I was on the road again in 5 days. Ten flameing Don King hairdo's all around.
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Submitted by
mark Lovejoy
a Downhiller
from Bellingham Wa, USA Date Reviewed: March 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Cultus, Taste the Gravy, Meat Grinder, Cop Killer
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Jacks Bike Center
Strengths:
Beefy Design, Cool Looks, Many improvements over previous models, AWESOME WARRENTY, No rub cable mounts, excellent freeride feel, fair price, Upgradable to 6.5' in rear. (www.betd.co.uk)
Weaknesses:
Limited colors to choose from.
Similar Products Used:
99.5 stinky deelux, Kona Mokomoko, santacruz chameleon, Kona Manomano
Bike Setup:
Sram 9.0 drivetrain, Marzocchi QR20 5' w/ rated springs and Blackspire Arch, kenda 2.3 rear, Intense 2.7 front, 19' frame, full hayes, Raceface NS cranks & BB, Granny gear, middle ring & rock ring. Platforms pedals Winter, Clipless Summer,
Bottom Line:
I've ridden Konas for 3 years now and this is my my 5th Kona dually (all have been warrentied), Not that Kona's break very often, but I ride really hard and I'm a big person at 6'5 200lbs. I've had excellent customer service from Kona (Tucker) and their dealers, The extra costs for a Kona Made bike is worth it, I've Herd from friends you will always get at least 1 warrentied frame, and then maybe a crash replacemnt at a reasonable cost on frames after the first replacement (register your Bike!!w/Kona). This bike is Very similar to the Santa Cruz Bullit (which I have also seen broken) and should be used by the same type of rider. This bike feels good on drops up to 10 feet and performs well under all freeride and downhill conditions. This bike also a fairly good drivetrain so you can peddle the thing up the hills to get to those "secret" freeride trails. This is definitly a Premier freeride bike in the market as of 3-1-00, and is priced well below Ellsworth and other similar upper end products.
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Submitted by
Ian
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: February 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
cherrybomb
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
bike cellar
Strengths:
-super reliable -decent at uphills -awesome DHer -realy nice geometry
Weaknesses:
not many, just the weight but when your a freerider/DHer that dosen't even matter
Similar Products Used:
I have a 1998 kona king kihuna ti bike and I just sold a 2000 specialized big hit with the x-verts and all ( piece of garbage ).
Bike Setup:
2001 kona stinky ( green ) with a 2000 JR.T and a pair of hayes disc brakes
Bottom Line:
The way I've got this bike dialed is perfect for the whole north shore/DH scene it's super durable with amazing suspension and it climbs alright. I ride this bike on full out dh runs and it's awesome and a lot the north shore trails can't dish out enough for this bike. It has a realy stable and nice ride very nice handling. I'd recomend this bike to anyone wanting freeride and ride some DH.
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Submitted by
Gordon
a Downhiller
from West Van, BC Date Reviewed: February 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anything with drops
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Strengths:
rear Fox R Shock, front Marzocchi Z.5 w/5 inches
Weaknesses:
weight except it still climbs incredibly well
Similar Products Used:
Norco Vps Buzz
Bike Setup:
stock, except I opted for the V-brakes over the disks
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike. I just purchased it yesterday and already my skills are improving!! I can do a 8 foot drop now with confidence when before I could only do a 4 foot drop with confidence on my hardtail. I recommend you opt for the V-brakes which work incredibly well unless you want to shell out the extra $600, or you're husky and need to stop faster than the V-brakes will allow.
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Submitted by
Marko
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: February 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Mt Buller
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good components (which you'd expect for the price) , nice welds, great suspension action. Great traction uphill, great tracking downhill. Very comfortable. Very little suspension bob.
Weaknesses:
When changing down rapidly to the little ring on the front, the chain has a tendancy to follow the ring up past the chain stay. The beefiness of the chain stay makes it hard to extract the chain and a loss of paint is the result (yes my chain is clean).
Similar Products Used:
Specialised FSR Elite
Bike Setup:
Stock Stinky Primo setup, but with 2001 Super T forks and a Selle Italia seat.
Bottom Line:
This bike cost me a small fortune but it was worth it. Talk about confidence inspiring, just point it downhill and have a ball. As far as uphill goes it has excellent traction. I have ridden this bike on a cross country course where the first 7kms (that's 4 miles to you) are uphill, you have to stop every now and then but you don't have to start walking. My last bike was a Giant MCM Team carbon fibre and I had to stop every now and then on that bike too. I have to agree with the other reviewer who bagged the Marzocchi QR20plus system. When you need to use a hex key to remove 2 bolts, then undo a skewer...well that's not really quick release is it. We'd be better off with a straight 20mm bolt through, then at lest we could buy a decent hub.
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Submitted by
ROB PASCO
a Downhiller
from S.WILLIAMSPORT, PA. USA Date Reviewed: February 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
THE GOAT PATH
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
COUNTRY SKI AND SPORT
Strengths:
JUST LOOKING AT THIS BIKE TELLS YOU TO COME TRY AND KICK IT`S ASS. THE BIKE IS DESIGNED TO BE PUNISHED, AND RIDDEN TO THE VERY X-TREME. THE BIKE HAS ALL TOP NOTCH COMPONENTS. CHAIN STAYS ARE 2INS.IN DIAMETER, THE HEAD TUBE JUNCTION IS MASSIVE. THIS THING IS JUST PLAIN BOMB PROOF.
Weaknesses:
I`VE OWNED THE BIKE FOR 5 WEEKS AND BROKE THE FRAME ALREADY. THE GUSSET PLATE ON THE LOWER SHOCK MOUNT ON THE NON-DRIVE SIDE BEGAN TO CRACK, BUT NOT AT THE WELD. I CALLED KONA RIGHT AWAY . THEY THINK THE PLATE WAS`NT FITTED IN THE JIG RIGHT WHEN IT WAS WELDED, AND STRESSED THE PLATE WHEN IT WAS BOLTED TO THE SHOCK. HELL I`M 37 YEARS OLD AND 155LBS I SHOULD`NT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BREAK IT YET. I HAVE A NEW FRAME COMING ...THANKYOU KONA !!!
Similar Products Used:
NOTHING I HAVE RIDDEN YET
Bike Setup:
ALL STOCK , EXCEPT I TOOK THE BIG CHAIN RING OFF AND INSALLED A BASH RING.FOR THE CITY FLINK-N
Bottom Line:
WHO ELSE HAS THE BALLS TO PAINT THERE BIKE THE RASTA COLOR. YOU GOT TO LOVE IT. THE BOTTOM LINE IS IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A BIKE THAT IS BUILT LIKE A TANK, BUT RIDES LIKE YOU OWN ALL THE CONFIDENCE IN THE WORLD, BUY THIS MACHINE. YOU WON`T BE DISAPPOINTED. IT`S A TRUE HELL RAISER.
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Submitted by
Nick Rose
a Cross Country Rider
from Quadra island B.C. Canada Date Reviewed: February 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Morte Lake trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$3500.00
Purchased At:
Bro Deal
Strengths:
Super Strong frame .Great to have the new XXL size for us Super Heavy weights.At 270lbs I hate lightness and weakness .My Stinky Dee Lux is neither.
Weaknesses:
Shimano 9 speed. Chainsuck, whimpy rings ,Seems to be less mud tollerant than 8 speed was.
Similar Products Used:
'98 stinky,99 stinky 97 kikapu
Bike Setup:
Stock,except for Kona DH CNC stem,and Titec Berserker seat.The comfy Big Boy seat.
Bottom Line:
Finally a frame I wont break!(at least not too soon)I have a long history of breaking frames.Upwards of 8 in the last ten years.I'm no extreme rider,probably best described as a super clydesdale,who puts on a lot of rough rooty single trak k's.I've pounded many a frame into submission,but stuck with Kona,they have always been good on waranty issues and the bikes have been re-engineered every year.There isnt a place I've brocken them that hasn't been upgraded or beefed up in the past years.In my opinion the large rider can't go wrong betting on the 2001 XXL Stinkys.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Tasmania Date Reviewed: January 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Big Bend
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Strengths:
Tough frame, still working after my abuse, it's the ultimate play bike.
Weaknesses:
Pretty much nothing except the pedals are pretty average.
Similar Products Used:
Fat slut
Bike Setup:
Marzocchi Jr T's, fox vanilla r, magura HS33on the front, XSIV rear disc, Mavic D321 rims, Intense 2.7 tyres, LX throuout.
Bottom Line:
I've been doing stair jumps, 10 foot plus drops, a bit of dirt jumping and racing my stinky downhill for a while now and it's still holding up, so if it can hold up to my abuse I'd recomend it to any young or old evil knevil out there. THIS BIKE ROCKS
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Submitted by
TIMMY A.
a
from SEA WA USA Date Reviewed: January 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Sun Top
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
It weighs over 36 lbs. Everything better be strong.
Kona
Weaknesses:
Bottom Bracket, Seatpost, Presta?
Similar Products Used:
98 King Kikapu, 98 Ku,
Bike Setup:
Changed to bigger tires
Bottom Line:
Broke seatpost on third ride, broke bottom bracet soon after. Broke down and spent $27 on tools to remove splined crankarms, and BB. Only to find flange on Truvativ BB. is broken off driveside. Glad I was only 30 minute walk from car. Waiting for replacement BB. now. Guess I'll go snowboarding till it gets here. OK, I'm done whining. This bike has so much potential, and is way more bike than I will ever need. 10 chilies.
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Submitted by
dc
a Downhiller
from hillsboro Oregon Date Reviewed: January 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
the ones that go down
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Olsons Bike and Repair
Strengths:
Paint job, burly, stable, squishy
Weaknesses:
the front fork, weight but who really cares if you want a ride like this
Similar Products Used:
None really, ecxept for some freeriding hard tails
Bike Setup:
stock, with DK bmx plat, red oury grips, ritchy Z-max 2.35's
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks! Buy one now. The rear end is plush, but the z-3 on the front isn't all that great. I've had problems dialing it in. It also seems to flex a little. I put Ex-heavy springs in it and still bottom it out quite regularly. I weigh about 190, and am 6'5", so I m going to upgrade to a MX-6 or Super T when the funds allow. But you can do sweet X-ups with it though. Over all this bike kicks my butt. Although I tried to ride it up a steep road in the Portland west hills, and my lungs almost started to bleed, but going down was fricken great. The frame takes high drops to flat landings great. I just put on the ritchey's and they work pretty well for urban stuff. Not quite as big as the tioga's, but they roll and feel better. Plus it saved almost a pound! God I'm turning into a cross-country rider. I have yet to do any serious dirt jumping, but I've yet to bottom it out on 5'+ drops. Word of advice, bruised juevos suck. Lower your seat when doing drops, whether it be roling or wheelie.
Also if you want to get into down hilling or just want more travel, there's a company in the UK called BETD that makes a replacement part that is adjustable from 5.5 to 6.5 inches in the back. Their website www.betd.co.uk They're super cool and it only costs about $150 I think, its marked in pounds so Im not to sure. But it uses the same berings, and shock and stuff
Bottom line, buy this bike you won't regret it. Unless your some leg shavin, frame polishin, cross country ridin gram counter.
EVRYTHING! minus ONE thing(and that's not too shabby) this review is on the stinky no delux or primo!
Weaknesses:
the brakes are good until u get them wet and it's below 0 out, they kinda freez up and don't work AT ALL, i guess others do to, but hey what can u do?
Similar Products Used:
kona manomano(5" travel upgrade from BETD) stinky 5, STAB DELUX guhhhhh sweet
Bike Setup:
stock except for: deore disck brakes, ring god, primo super tenderizer pedals, and that's all i can think of.
Bottom Line:
yeah it's the greatest. it sucks up anything u throw at it on a downhill, and can climb too. this bike is a realy good buy for the kind of quality parts u get in the deal, i haven't had a problem with mine yet and i've been riding it pretty hard. it will take drops(i've done a 7'+ to flat and it was great) with ease, jumps like a champ, and does trails really well also. so if you are in the market for a great "freeride" bike you MUST buy one of these!
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Submitted by
wrandeeman
a
from halifax Date Reviewed: January 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
mine and fight trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At:
Cyclesmith
Strengths:
Heavy, tuff, sealed bearings in linkage, geometry/fit Ready to rock out of the box. Don't have to change a thing except a few minor parts.
Weaknesses:
I only want to ride one bike now... umm, I bent the seatpost. Must have landed wrong at some point but don't know when. Only noticed when I went to drop the seat to the bottom(still went down though, just a little tight) The Race Face Prodigy Cranks are a little weak. I don't expect them to stay red for long. Tweaked the middle ring like that other reviewer did.
Similar Products Used:
Nothing compares to this. My 'race' bike is a custom built Reynolds 853 jobby that weighs about 12 or 13lbs less than the stinky. 'course it only has 3 inches of front travel.
Bike Setup:
All stock. Nothing needed to be changed. This review is for the stinky Dee-Lux. Changed the pedals for the 646's (DX). Wanted more of a platform. Nice change compared to the 737's. ha ha. Changed chain to a Sachs and upgraded the cassette to XT. Chucked the big ring in the trash and put a rock ring on. Ok, I changed more than a "few" things but it pretty much ready to roll out of the box...
Bottom Line:
This is a workhorse of a bike. You can bang nails with it all day long and it keeps coming back for more. Great climber. Awesome geometry. It just tracks so true I can hit anything and it just keeps rolling on. I got a size small (15") and the fit is perfect. If you aren't sure what size to get, err on the side of too small rather than too large. For 'freeriding' this is an amazing bike. From the wheel selection (mavic f519's) to the fork/shock combo and the balance between front and rear wheel travel you couldn't find a better bike. Well, maybe you could, but I like this one. Bottom line: if you want something you can stop, drop and roll with, this is the bike. I can't wait until I get up the nerve to do something more than a 6 foot drop. I think thats the biggest benefit of this ride, it has more potential than the average rider buying it. In the past people have been limited by their hardware, like "what if my frame breaks" or "what if my wheel folds in half". Well, no more. Now its all down to the pilot. Ohh, can people please stop pissing and moaning about how much it weighs. It weighs 36lbs. Yes, thats a lot compared to your girly XC Race bike. Most bikes in the 5+5 category do. Saying that the weight of this bike is a "weakness" or a negative is like saying a Ferrari isn't a good car because it gets poor gas mileage. Well duh!
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Submitted by
Cody
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: December 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Freeriding
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1599.00
Purchased At:
cyclesmith
Strengths:
Smooth Plush 5 inche travel Strong Great set up Sweet bike for getting big air made for freeriding
Weaknesses:
Expensive Could have a better rear deraileur and better shifters for the proce you pay for it.
Similar Products Used:
VPS 3-4 FSR
Bike Setup:
zocchi z-5(5 inches)in front alivo,deore and lx compents, fox vinlla r(5 inches) in the rear kona riser bars, stem, f hub, seat post,frame. Sun Ditch witch rims xt r hubtioga dh tires and wtb dh tubes, truvativ dh crank set.
Bottom Line:
The bottom line for this bike is it is a very stong bulit bike and is great for freeriding smoot,plush travel and can take any punishment you put to it.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Australia Date Reviewed: December 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strong, good geometry for DH but still OK for climbing, lots of plush travel, handling is very good in all situations. The seat post problem from the 99 model has been fixed. Hayes brakes are very good. Actually looks like a bike (an awesome bike) and not a prototype NASA spacecraft like some bikes do these days.
Weaknesses:
Heavy (but not that heavy really), I've had problems with the middle chain ring bending out of shape in several places, but the bike shop is replacing it no charge. Also front derailleur probs, but I think they're related to the chain ring being stuffed. Annoying fake quick release on the Z3s.
Similar Products Used:
Giant ATX-990, Kona Stab, Norco VPS1
Bike Setup:
stock except for platform pedals
Bottom Line:
This is a review for the Stinky Delux, not the Stinky. The bike is awesome. It handles amazingly DH, still climbs excellently apart from the weight (which isnt too bad considering what its like DH). At the moment the rear shock is a bit stiff (i'm a very light rider), but a softer spring should make the travel even more plush. The brakes are awesome...rolling endos have become too easy. This bike is the best bike I've ever ridden (or heard of) for general hardcore trail-riding. You could easily use it for DH racing if you want a bike that you can still take out on wilderness missions occasionally. The bike is pricey and I was pretty worried the day I bought it...but since then I havent regretted (or even thought about) the price. It seems super strong (you'd have to do something pretty serious to break it)...I've only had it for 2 months but I'll submit another review on durability once i get everything tweaked just the way I like it. Other minor advantages include the frame is an easy shape to fit on bike racks on cars unlike many Y-frames and its also fairly adjustable. One thing thing that pisses me off is the supposed quick release on the Z3 forks....its not quick release at all, in fact I've seen many non-quick release designs that are in fact much quicker than this one. It has a quick release axle which is fine, but it also has these annoying dropout brackets underneath which you not only need an allen-key for, but they are really bloody hard to get to. This is only a minor problem though and overall this bike is very, very good.
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Submitted by
joe pickard
a Weekend Warrior
from nottingham Date Reviewed: December 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$1999.00
Purchased At:
je james cycles
Strengths:
strong looks good plenty of equipment plush travel
when i tested this bike,i found that it was very,very plush and it felt like a proper downhill bike but kona claim that its only a playbike!if thats how they feel about the bike,then i cant wait to have a go on the stab (definately the stab primo) this is a cracking bike 5/5
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