Opinions please on Kona blast, fire mountain and carrera vul

jinnorfolk

I started off looking to spend £250.

Today (again) I have been out looking and can get the Carrera Vulcan disc 18" 08 for £225 and poss the 09 spec for the same price (better fork) but not sure if they can get an 18" frame.

For a bit more cash I can get the 08 Kona fire mountain 18" for £330 or the Kona Blast 07 but in a 20" frame for £330

I have to say the 20" Blast does feel a bit to big so I guess i should rule it out even though it (seems to me to be) the best value

Opinions would be most welcome

I only use the bike at weekends for moderate off road stuff no big hills or drops

Wacky Racer

I have a 2009 Blast which I use as a training bike. It has a fantastic frame, virtually indestructable, but component wise isn't the best. Don't get a 20" frame unless you are certain it is your size, if anything I would say from a standover perspective they are slightly on the large side. I would say this sums up Kona hardtails in that price range pretty well, great frames if you are looking to upgrade, but not value for money.

If you can afford the extra few quid this is an excellent bike for the money, my riding partner has this bike and it rides much better than my Blast and the components have stood the test of time better too.

http://s233299868.e-shop.info/shop/arti ... -2008.html

As you will see, it's available in all sizes too, the last thing you want to do is get the wrong size just because it's cheap.