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Submitted by
Mark Hemming
a
from England
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Marley (Hampshire) | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | The brilliant frame geometry
The price
Avid Brakes
LX rear mech
Wheelset | | Weaknesses: | Pedals
| | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock
Trek 810 | | Bike Setup: | RST 381 forks
Mavic X138 Rims | | Bottom Line: | An amazing bike for the money. Cheap pedals aren't great but you'd probably upgrade them anyway. Great for all day hacks, XC racing and a few minutes of air time. The Avid brakes are class and the fork does the job. Altogether a class bike which is extremely versatile. Ideal for younger riders but anyone could have fun riding it! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lennon
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Ont.
Date Reviewed: May 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Help I'm in Ontario | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
STEEL!!!
Geometry
Plush Fork | | Weaknesses: |
Damn Tires
Rivetted Cassette
Daliesque Cranks
Seat
pedals | | Similar Products Used: |
Rocky Soul
GT Tequesta
Fisher HooKoo-e-Koo
Specialized Rock hopper
etc. | | Bike Setup: |
Bomber Z3
Ritchey Clipless
Selle Italia XO
Radical Stem(Shorter) | | Bottom Line: | I spent a lot of time researching this and many other bikes. Last year I set my fiancee up with a HooKoo. Although this is a great bike, i'm not into genesis.
-It's the same great frame as the Caldera ($$$$)
-I upgraded to a Z3 for $120 CAN. (HEAVEN!!!) however I'm told the RST=Z4
-Ditch the seat after the test drive
-A few other minor adjustmentsYou will not find a better combination for anywhere near this kind of cash!!!
Kona's service reputation is impeccable (read other bike reviews)
It's short on a few details but you can upgrade with very little $$$
Buy a good frame/fork don't waste your money gadgets
I fell like I should give it a name!TEN THOUSAND FLAMING TURDS FOR THE LAVA DOME!!!!!!!!!!
(ok 5)
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