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Description:
- Frame tubing: Kona Clump Light 7005 Butted Aluminum 5" Travel
- Rear Shock: Fox FLOAT RP2
- Fork: Marzocchi MX PRO Lockout Air 120mm travel
- Pedals: Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
- Chain: Shimano CN-HG53
- Shifters: Shimano Deore
- Handlebar: Kona XC/BC OS Riser
- Stem: Kona XC/BC OS
- Grips: Kona Jackshit
- Tires: Maxxis Ignitor
- Rims: Sun S.O.S. P1
- Saddle: WTB Speed V Comp
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Submitted by
eric
a Weekend Warrior
from danville,ca
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | anything that rewards a big climb | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Strengths: | Solid construction, comfortable riding position (5'11, 163) | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | Kona hard tails | | Bike Setup: | Stock 2006 | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike. One year of beating up this bike and I've never had a single problem. It climbs well, and it simply bombs downhill. The weight is not as bad as other reviews make it out to be. I ride 2-3 times a week and feel really confident and comfortable. I'm a Kona supporter and will definately consider another Kona when I buy again. Bottom line: this is simply a fun bike that will take whatever you throw at it...have fun with it! Buy this bike (5 in. of travel front/back) if you can handle big climbs and want to tear down the mountain and hit some decent jumps. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Cross Country Rider
from Mesa, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | craigslist | | Strengths: | all around easy bike to ride. Comfortable, fun, agressive | | Weaknesses: | weight, low-end parts | | Bike Setup: | stock accept the front end was run over by a car, so the wheel is a specialized something or other and the front brake is avid bb7 (way better than the hayes 9 that come with it) | | Bottom Line: | This is for the 06, so the parts may be a bit different, but I got this bike cause my 8 year old hard tail was about to break in half and I wanted something more "all mountain." I saw this little beauty on craigslist for so cheap, it didn't matter that Konas are notoriously heavy (31.5 lbs) or that the parts were low end (entry level marzocchi fork, LX at best, Hayes 9... you get the picture) I'll be slowly replacing the crappy parts as they break with at least XT.
The sale price for the 07 was $1200, and this thing was slightly abused by someone who didn't ever take it off road, but never maintained it either. So I gave it a little TLC, rebuilt the rear shock, and here I am happy as a clam, fast and comfortable on a really legit ride for a slammin' price. That'll get it some flamin' chili's.
It definatelly lives up to the disclaimer that all "all mountain" bikes have on them (nothing over 3 feet, dear). I'm 155lbs and still can't push it like I thought I could.
It climbs really well. The pro-pedal works well, and the geometry is well designed. Coming from a hardtail to this wasn't nearly as destructive to my climbing as I thought it would be.
I am one satisfied customer. I would never pay over $1000 for it... not with those parts, so if you can find a deal like I did, I would highly recommend it! 5 Chili's for value, because of the price; 3 for the overall, because of the parts and weight. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Raul
a Weekend Warrior
from Fontana, CA USA
Date Reviewed: February 14, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Desert riding | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Coates Cyclery; Pomona, CA | | Strengths: | I'm reviewing my 2007 Dawg Deluxe: tough frame, well balanced bike, lockout front shock, Fox Float RP2, bike handles wonderfully. Bike does very well with 3-6 drops with its suspension. | | Weaknesses: | front derailleur had issues.... after adjustments at my LBS no more problems; the Dawg Deluxe is about 5 more pounds heavier than what I would prefer BUT I did test other lighter bikes but still felt this was the best bike/feel for me (6' tall; 205 lbs); the stock WTB Speed V comp saddle was very uncomfortable... changed to a Serfas Performance RX. The stock grips were not comfortable as I changed those, too. Some chain slap. | | Similar Products Used: | Tested: Specialized, Cannondale, Giant, and other Konas like the King Kikapu and Dawg. Also rode tested the 07 Kona Caldera... very nice HT.
| | Bike Setup: | stock minus Race Face bash guard, Serfas Performance RX saddle, Race Face locking clamp grips, Kona Wah-Wah pedals for casual riding | | Bottom Line: | The bike is bulletproof with its strong frame. After changing the saddle the bike felt perfect for long rides. Surprisingly my Dawg Deluxe rides uphills very good and up and over rocks and logs like nothing. The weight doesn't really impede the riding comfort at all nor its ability to tackle obstacles/conditions. You can ride a long time and not feel fatigue on your arms, legs, or lower back due to the full suspension. Downhill riding is a blast. The suspension does what its suppose to do. The negative word about some of the Konas is the weight. My Dawg Deluxe weighs around 32 lbs. I've noticed the more I ride it and the more I gain confidence and strengthen my skills the overweight is no big deal. I would highly recommend this bike. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Krusty
a Weekend Warrior
from BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Online | | Strengths: | Strong frame, front wheel quick release | | Weaknesses: | HEAVY, tires suck, shocks suck, drivetrain sucks, doesn't really hum, HEAVY | | Similar Products Used: | RM Slayer, Specialized Big Hit 2, Trek 820 | | Bike Setup: | Factory | | Bottom Line: | I think Kona makes the heaviest bikes out there. I mean this is XC and it weighs almost as much as my Specialized Big Hit which is for downhill! Selling it. I hate Kona. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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