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Description:Frame: 7005 Aluminum Frame
Fork: Rock Shox Pilot SL 100mm
Rear Shock: Rock Shox Bar w/rebound
Shifters: 27-Speed / Shimano XT
Brakes: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc Brakes
F/R Derailleur: Shimano XT
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Submitted by
james
a Cross Country Rider
from provo, utah, usa
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | blackhawk | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$2150.00 | | Purchased At: | directly from kinley | | Strengths: | good components-reasonable pricing | | Weaknesses: | lack of costumer support (seems like Benno is running a one man band and can't keep up with the pace of consumer need)
broke frame after 1 1/2 years of regular cross country riding! I am still waiting to hear back from Kinley so they can send me a new frame, as outlined in their warranty! | | Similar Products Used: | Fischer, k2, others | | Bike Setup: | full XTR package...recently discovered a weak frame. | | Bottom Line: | I have been riding for quite some time and took a chance on an unknown company. The allure of good components pulled me into taking this risk. I'm hoping that the crack ( a complete clean brake of the top tube where it joins the verticle saddle tube) will be resolved by the company who states :" We at Kinley stand behind our products and are certain of customer satisfaction." I am still waiting to hear back from Kinley so they can send me a new frame, as outlined in their warranty! I've attempted to contact them and always get a phone machine and I have not received a return call from my multiple phone calls and emails. NADA, nary a word....they are very responsive to taking your money and sending you their product...so far, they've not (Benno) responded to my queries about making good on their warranty. There are some other suspicions i have on where their frames are being made and their quality...more on this later after I dig up some facts. I'll update this, as soon as they contact me. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from New Braunfels, Tx
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | components, workmanship, strength, balance | | Weaknesses: | none yet | | Similar Products Used: | schwinn high plains, fisher big sur | | Bike Setup: | stock- see kinleybikes website | | Bottom Line: | great bike at a great price! been riding for the past 8 years; schwinn with no shocks, fisher with front shocks, and now, kinley full sus.; you cannot beat this bike with stock setup for the money spent. i weigh 205 and can put a bike through the wringer. my first full suspension and it's a hoot. Benno, thanks much for the bike and service. you have a fan here. the jissus has the FX and has left feedback also.
rs | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Mead
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX USA
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | I have many | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$950.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct from Kinley | | Strengths: | The frame on this bike is really outstanding. The precision welds are equal to many bikes that cost much more. The component group is what really got my attention and prompted me to buy this bike. The true strength of this company is its owner (Benno), he genuinely wants every purchaser of a Kinley bike to be totally satisfied and he personally sees to every detail of your purchase from shipping your bike to ansering your your every question. Their service and their commitment to their customers is top rate and makes me very proud to own one of their SX bicycles. | | Weaknesses: | I can't really speak of weaknesses when I compare Kinley to other bikes in its class. I wanted a mountain bike for under $1200.00 that I would be both satisfied with and proud to own. I got so much more with the SX Kinley. | | Similar Products Used: | GT 1.0 I-Drive, Giant, Specialized FSR | | Bike Setup: | The bike has a really great component group. I weigh 200 lbs and I was very concerned about the ability to set the bike up for my weight. The bike was a dream, I don't have a great deal of knowledge with setting up dual suspension in current times. I got into mountain biking back in the 90's and back into it more recently and ----------- well the Kinley was a breeze to adjust to my comfort and weight. | | Bottom Line: | I could take this bike and improve it in a few areas by spending more money for higher priced components. You know what?, for a bike that will go anywhere I can conjure up the guts to travel into and hope to get out of, it feels really suite and hassle free. I plan to ride this bike for some time and I can only hope that Kinley will grow and produce better and better bikes that will earn them the respect that its founder deserves. Kinley, guys!!!!! how about some accessory items. A jursey, a hat, something! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Félix Lamothe
a Cross Country Rider
from Montréal, Québec, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$890.00 | | Bottom Line: | Great Bike, Benno is realy cool. The bike is bether than i expected. Thnaks again. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Palm Bay, Florida
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Ft. Pierce | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Kinley Bikes | | Strengths: | Frame and components are excellent. The frame is well built with clean welds and flawless coating. The overall weight was pretty good.The bike took less than an hour to put together and came with all the manuals for every component on the bike. I was skeptic of ordering a bike without actually seeing it first hand but when it arrived I was not worried about it any more. | | Weaknesses: | I thought that the tires could use an upgrade. It really is dependant on where you ride though. I prefer a knobbied tire to the ones the bike was equipped with. | | Similar Products Used: | GT, A couple of friends of mine that ride Trek and Santa Cruz bikes said that it was a great buy. | | Bike Setup: | Kinley SX | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price. Expect to pay 400-500$ more for something just as nice. Give this bike a chance and you will not be disappointed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Quentin
a Racer
from Orlando, Florida
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | www.kinleybikes.com | | Strengths: | i can't say enough about this bike, put together in about an hour, tuned it for my weight, and on every terrain it performs great. set correctly the bike won't pogo a bit, unless your into a really soft set up. | | Weaknesses: | so far i have yet to find one. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek, Gary Fisher | | Bike Setup: | 205lb rider*
front has 22 psi, set for almost full unlock compression.
rear at 24 psi, set to almost full turtle or almost closed compression. Do spend time getting this set right for your weight and the type of ride you need. | | Bottom Line: | The bike eats every jump, bump, and drop off and asks for more! I priced many other bikes of the same type, I simply got more bang for my buck buying a Kinley! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay-Kinley store | | Strengths: | Affective component set, Cost, Looks | | Weaknesses: | Only one I found was lack of cleats with pedals | | Similar Products Used: | Older Hard Tail Bridgstone | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Excellent choice for someone looking at getting into XC on a budget. Communication with Kinley is quick and accurate. 100+ miles in 3 weeks and nothing but good times.
BTW you can use Shimano SPD (SM-SH51) cleats with the VP pedals. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Joseph Oots
a Weekend Warrior
from High Point, NC
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet | | Strengths: | Good component group, Smooth ride, Great brakes, Great gears with easy accurate shift. Seat good. I would but another one! | | Weaknesses: | Frame shock leaked but stopped after tightening and the innner tubes had to be replaced right away. The frame is a bit heavy. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Mountain Bike | | Bottom Line: | Good Bike at a great price. Was delivered on time. Friendly customer service. I would buy another one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ladan Dahi
a
from Los Angeles, CA
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Bottom Line: | This bike is my love. Best price you can get.
Smooth transaction and the bike come 90% assembled.
The company provid you with the best service you can even imagine.
I would maybe pay 3 times more with the same bike and less customer service.
I really enjoy the bike and I can only recommend it.
I wish the company the best and good luck.
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Nico Nikpour
a
from Las Vegas, Nevada
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | “Amazing bike for the price. Smooth transaction and the bike come 90% assembled. The company has an excellent service. As far as I can tell, I would be paying 1500 + for comparable quality and features. I really enjoy the bike and I can only recommend it.”
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