Submitted by
1fastbox06
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, Tx, USA Date Reviewed: October 8, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1199.00
Purchased At:
Ozone bike departmen
Strengths:
I have owned this bike for a little over a week and have already ridden it a good 50 miles commuting and trail riding. The weight distribution is absolutely perfect and although the front shocks are not the best suited for a bike of this price range, everything from konas rear suspension setup, disc brakes and a perfectly matched set of maxxis tires makes this a great buy if you can find it for $1200 and under. It also has a slightly longer wheelbase that makes it a comfortable and confident ride at higher speeds. An all around great buy if you can find one lower than the original $1500 msrp.
Weaknesses:
Front rox shox darts are adequate but not necessarily the best choice for a bike of this price range
Similar Products Used:
specialized 29'er, trek mtb's, navarro's, and a jamis dakar.
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
Although i am not entirely pleased with the front suspension choices by kona, I still gave it a five because everything else makes riding this bike a dream. I definately recommend this bike for the daily commuter and the hardcore rider and cannot wait to ride Jackson, Wyoming this coming summer.
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