So I have a dilemma and I would like to hear some of your opinions to help me sort this out. I have a choice between 2 new frames, 08 IH 6point6 and 07 Kona Coiler, and I have pros and cons for both. Here is a list of my issues with each,
but I'd be curious to hear your opinions and what frame you'd choose.
IH 6point6
Pros:
150mm x 12mm rear wheel spacing - stronger wheel and stiff rear section.
Stiffer rear end. Shorter linkages and better hardware.
DW-Link
Lower leverage ratio - 2.52
Cons:
Odd shock size - Upgrade will be costly.
Borderline headangle - 67.5?
Kona Coiler
Pros:
66* head angle - Nice a slack, how I like'em.
Common shock size, upgrading made easy.
Decent leverage ratio - 2.67
Cons:
135 x 12mm* wheel spacing - weaker wheel setup when compared to 150mm. *12mm is an upgrade option with the DOPE dropout.
Weak linkage - structurally the long linkage is a weak point and does not offer the best lateral rigidity.
Brake Jack - though not a huge issue is does exist and to rectify requires a $250 upgrade.
So anyway this is where I'm at currently. I haven't really been able to find anything that sells me 100% either way on either
design and I'm thinking maybe someone may post something I hadn't thought about that may push me one way or the other. Thanks.
but I'd be curious to hear your opinions and what frame you'd choose.
IH 6point6
Pros:
150mm x 12mm rear wheel spacing - stronger wheel and stiff rear section.
Stiffer rear end. Shorter linkages and better hardware.
DW-Link
Lower leverage ratio - 2.52
Cons:
Odd shock size - Upgrade will be costly.
Borderline headangle - 67.5?
Kona Coiler
Pros:
66* head angle - Nice a slack, how I like'em.
Common shock size, upgrading made easy.
Decent leverage ratio - 2.67
Cons:
135 x 12mm* wheel spacing - weaker wheel setup when compared to 150mm. *12mm is an upgrade option with the DOPE dropout.
Weak linkage - structurally the long linkage is a weak point and does not offer the best lateral rigidity.
Brake Jack - though not a huge issue is does exist and to rectify requires a $250 upgrade.
So anyway this is where I'm at currently. I haven't really been able to find anything that sells me 100% either way on either
design and I'm thinking maybe someone may post something I hadn't thought about that may push me one way or the other. Thanks.