2008 Kona Dawg Deluxe/Supreme v 2008 Trek Fuel EX9
II NUGGSY II
Posts: 4
Hi all.
Toying with getting rid of my Trek Session 7 in favour of something a little more suited to my current riding style (Road/Trail/XC and a bit of 4x and North Shore. My Trek is proving a little heavy for my liking even up minor climbs!
My research is pushing me toward either the new Kona Dawg (Deluxe £1800) or Trek Fuel (EX9 £2000) and I wondered:
1. Which would peope buy & why?
2. Will both of these bikes handle all of the disciplines I want to put them through? I'm not a big jumper or drop merchant hence the reason for getting rid of the Session 7 but I do need a steed that can handle 4-5 foot drops with my 15 stone onboard.
3. Should I consider any other £2k (ish) bikes?
4. What are the opinions of people who have ridden either or both?
I know I need to ride them before buying but if either will not be up to the job I thought I could save my time & that of the LBS with an unecessary test ride.
Toying with getting rid of my Trek Session 7 in favour of something a little more suited to my current riding style (Road/Trail/XC and a bit of 4x and North Shore. My Trek is proving a little heavy for my liking even up minor climbs!
My research is pushing me toward either the new Kona Dawg (Deluxe £1800) or Trek Fuel (EX9 £2000) and I wondered:
1. Which would peope buy & why?
2. Will both of these bikes handle all of the disciplines I want to put them through? I'm not a big jumper or drop merchant hence the reason for getting rid of the Session 7 but I do need a steed that can handle 4-5 foot drops with my 15 stone onboard.
3. Should I consider any other £2k (ish) bikes?
4. What are the opinions of people who have ridden either or both?
I know I need to ride them before buying but if either will not be up to the job I thought I could save my time & that of the LBS with an unecessary test ride.
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