My Trek 6500zx is getting old, and I'm riding more than I ever did, so it's time for a new bike. I'm looking at hardtails around the $800 range have found the Marin Nail Trail and Kona Cinder Cone to have the specs I want and the right price. The Rocky Mountain Trailhead is up there, too, although it's not specced quite as well.
Since both have similarly attractive specs, my question comes down to the frames. Is anyone familiar enough with Marin and Kona to comment on how the frame qualities compare? Are the geometries significantly different? Is the Rocky Mountain frame worth paying the same amount for lesser components?
Unfortunately, the few shops around don't carry these bikes, so I'd like to get all the info I can before trekking all over the state for a few test rides. Thanks.
Since both have similarly attractive specs, my question comes down to the frames. Is anyone familiar enough with Marin and Kona to comment on how the frame qualities compare? Are the geometries significantly different? Is the Rocky Mountain frame worth paying the same amount for lesser components?
Unfortunately, the few shops around don't carry these bikes, so I'd like to get all the info I can before trekking all over the state for a few test rides. Thanks.
