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Description:Frame sizes: 14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Frame tubing: Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Fork: Marzocchi 55-R Air with 20mm 140mm
Headset: FSA Integrated
Crankarms: FSA Alpha Drive ISIS
Chainrings: Rockguard /36/24
B/B: RPM ISIS DH
Pedals: Kona Jackshit
Chain: Shimano IG-70
Freewheel: Shimano HG30 (11-32, 8spd)
F/D: Shimano Alivio
R/D: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Handlebar: Kona DH Aluminum
Stem: Kona Clump
Grips: Kona Cowan Signature
Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic V7
Brake Levers: Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic
Front hub: KK Disc 20mm
Rear hub: Shimano M475 disc
Spokes: Stainless 14g
Tires: Maxxis Minion DH 26 x 2.35
Rims: Sun EQ 3.1SL
Saddle: WTB Speed V Comp
Seatpost: Kona Double Clamp
Seat clamp: Kona QR
Color: Brown & White Matt
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Submitted by
Ride Montana
a Weekend Warrior
from Missoula
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | sawmill Gulch | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1149.00 | | Purchased At: | Missoula bicycle wor | | Strengths: | Strong frame, brakes have a positive feel, the fork lacks adjustment but with a little tweeking it can hold it's own. masses of stand-over. The bolt on dropuots are killer, and simple I will probably machine a couple extras out of some billet in the future. Ive also heard the Kona has diffrent dropouts for a s/s conversion. | | Weaknesses: | Stem is a little on the short (60mm)side for me. brakes, While good can be noisy at times. Stock tubes in tires were not the right size(1.9-2.1) size popped it PDQ, bottom of the line conponents the stock grips are not the greatest. Rims are on the weak side as well, pedals dont grip that well. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | replaced tubes with right size ones, stock bars are 28in, cut mine down to 27 overall, lock on grips. I will be getting a 90mm 80mm stem in a couple of weeks (Still shopping, Can't decide) stock on everything else. I drilled and taped the pedals for Four(4) more pins on each side. They grip Better but probably just end up buying new ones in the future. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike at a decent price. definitely a stout bike. 18in frame built up weighs in at 33.5lbs which ain't that bad. very capable bike for doing alot of diferent riding. I've hit some good sized jumps with it and it is a balanced and not squirly. I enjoy riding this bike very much on single track xc and even more going downhill. it would not be that hard to drop a couple of pounds off this bike and still keep its durability. the Fork is on the heavy side and although it lacks adjustability it's not bad. when I change the oil I might try to open it up to the full 160mm once I get the details.But it is on the list to be swaped with a magura wotan unit by next year along with the wheels for a stronger, stiffer wheelset. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Badlander
a Weekend Warrior
from Drumheller, AB
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Benchlands | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Shredz | | Strengths: | Slack head angle, plush fork, low bottom bracket | | Weaknesses: | Low bottom bracket, heavy components | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Stock (will upgrade with lighter parts) | | Bottom Line: | Very good all-round mountain bike. Bottom bracket height makes for a stable ride, but causes you to bash the pedals frequently. Slack head angle plus high, wide bars make technical descents a lot of fun. The frame is heavy, but doubtless bomb-proof. Would recommend this bike for anyone who is into mountain biking for fun and fitness and would rather not spend big bucks on a full-sus rig of similar quality. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Strengths: | Strong, good weight at 33 and a half lbs, decent stock components (except drive train), can handle a wide variety of terrain, 7" Hayes Stroker Trails have excellent feel yet provide plenty of power, 140mm of travel is great when your throwing yourself around. | | Weaknesses: | Sub par drivetrain (Deore/Alivio with Alivio shifters), Kona QR seat clamp blows (broken within 5 minutes of purchase). | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Race Face Atlas AM 70mm stem and High Rollers. | | Bottom Line: | The Five-O is a great all-mountain hard tail / trail bike. It takes abuse, drops and light dh/fr nicely, yet manages to ride XC well, and everything inbetween.
The bike comes set up slightly more toward the FR side of things with a very short stem and a pair of soft Minions. I put on a slightly longer 70mm Atlas AM stem and a pair of High Rollers in a higher duro, and I'm almost at my perfect all-around ride.
The 140mm marz 55r doesn't have many bells and whistles, but it gets the job done when you throwing yourself off of things or bombing rough terrain (and I hear you can open it up and do a little modding to turn it into a 160mm..hmmm). The brakes are awesome and have a fantastic lever feel. The rotors are 7", but it's very easy to precisely control braking force and not lock them up. However, if you wanna stop fast, you can, trust me!
Highly recommended if you want a do it all bike that doesnt feel like its going to snap under you, yet still pedals and climbs like a champ. Eats rough singletrack for breakfast. Spend a few bucks and upgrade the drivetrain, or maybe get rid of the front derailleur alltogether. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Meyer
a Downhiller
from Seaside, Oregon, U.S.
Date Reviewed: March 20, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | DC DH | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | Simon cycles | | Strengths: | The fork on this bike is really nice the extra travel is just right. The stability when turring at high speeds is nice also the stability in the air is great. | | Weaknesses: | The breaks rub on mine and untill I changed the brake pads and trued my rotor.(the power is good but sounds like a dieing cat when they get wet). | | Similar Products Used: | nothing like. | | Bike Setup: | stock except the pedals witch suck. | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is this is a good bike if you want to be able to dirt jump with some mild free ride. Also workes good for downhill but not that heavy so you can't ride up. Over all workes really well for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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