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Kona Caldera - getting really hung up on color

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Exploring several possibilities for a new bike right now, and the Kona Caldera is right up near the top. Or at least it was. You see, I checked out the 2004 model online and was rather impressed by what I saw. Typically, I'd say 'no no no' to riding a red bike. But the 2004 Caldera had this great shade of red - on the website at least - that didn't just get me past riding a red bike, I actually really dug it!

Thing is, my LBS is all out of Calderas, as you can imagine this time of year. They expect the 2005s in, but I really, really, really can't stomach that cream color the 2005 Caldera comes in. And what a bloody shame that is. The Caldera has all the parts I'm looking for in a new bike - hardtail, hydro disc brakes, decent fork, it's all there.

But that pukerific cream color...

Yes, I really am that shallow.
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You're not alone in your shallowness. :D

A friend of mine almost bought a $3000 bike (Jamis Dakar XLT 3.0) for no better reason than he liked the color.
SpinWheelz said:
Exploring several possibilities for a new bike right now, and the Kona Caldera is right up near the top. Or at least it was. You see, I checked out the 2004 model online and was rather impressed by what I saw. Typically, I'd say 'no no no' to riding a red bike. But the 2004 Caldera had this great shade of red - on the website at least - that didn't just get me past riding a red bike, I actually really dug it!

Thing is, my LBS is all out of Calderas, as you can imagine this time of year. They expect the 2005s in, but I really, really, really can't stomach that cream color the 2005 Caldera comes in. And what a bloody shame that is. The Caldera has all the parts I'm looking for in a new bike - hardtail, hydro disc brakes, decent fork, it's all there.

But that pukerific cream color...

Yes, I really am that shallow.
The world wide web is a small place... I remember you (if it is 'you') way back from the Granturismo forum.

As for the bike, just shell out the extra for a Kula De, it's looking good this year and I'm blown away by the price.
Caldera and the putrid color?

Just to let you know those colors you see for some of the konas will be changing but I don't know which ones. I have heard a wild rumor that almost all of the bikes that have cream on them will be changed or another color option will be added so you still have a little hope. "Color does matter noty size" Ok size helps to..
what size 2004 caldera do you need

SpinWheelz said:
Exploring several possibilities for a new bike right now, and the Kona Caldera is right up near the top. Or at least it was. You see, I checked out the 2004 model online and was rather impressed by what I saw. Typically, I'd say 'no no no' to riding a red bike. But the 2004 Caldera had this great shade of red - on the website at least - that didn't just get me past riding a red bike, I actually really dug it!

Thing is, my LBS is all out of Calderas, as you can imagine this time of year. They expect the 2005s in, but I really, really, really can't stomach that cream color the 2005 Caldera comes in. And what a bloody shame that is. The Caldera has all the parts I'm looking for in a new bike - hardtail, hydro disc brakes, decent fork, it's all there.

But that pukerific cream color...

Yes, I really am that shallow.
what size were you looking for? i bougt an 18" that was to big so my lbs had to order me a smaller one. they might still have that one at the shop.
Kris, the intaweb is a small place indeed!

cadman, that 18" is going to be a bit too big for me, I imagine. Shame 'cause I'm guessing you're getting the 2004 model? I'm 5'4", so I imagine I'd fit somewhere around a 14" or a 16" (I think those are the smaller sizes).
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