Kona vs Specialized

Touchthesky
Touchthesky Posts: 3
edited October 2008 in MTB buying advice
Just wondering if anyone can provide information on Kona Dawg vs Specialized Pitch Pro. Looking to get a bike of this style and price, but not sure which way to go. Any help much appreciated and if I have missed any other bikes that may be suitable please give a me a shout.

Cheers

Stu

Comments

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    try before you buy that is the golden rule, it can be the best specced blke on the planet but if it does not feel right you will not enjoy the ride, both are very good bikes! try winstanleybikes.co.uk they have some monster kona deals on offer.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    try paulscycles.co.uk they have some monster kona deals on offer for the kona dawg, i have had loads of bikes off them over the years and they are very good!
  • grumsta
    grumsta Posts: 994
    Can't comment on the Dawg but I love my Pitch Pro - has made me a much more aggressive rider!
  • Steve_b77
    Steve_b77 Posts: 1,680
    I've got a Pitch Comp, all be it an upgraded one and it's great.

    Climbs well and descends like a demon, handles everything I've thrown at it , superb bike!

    Has also made me into a much more aggressive (oon the downs) rider and miles more confident than before I got it.

    Just my opinion but I really don't like the look of the Kona
  • Thanks all, going to see if I can get my hands on one of each to demo, whats the pitch pro like in the climb?
  • clarkson
    clarkson Posts: 1,641
    tbh, theyre slightly different sort of bikes, the kona being more trail orientated and the spesh more 'all-mountain'. quite a difference in weight, geometry and pedalability between the 2.
    I said hit the brakes not the tree!!

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