Kona Hardtail - Any good?...

hopper1
hopper1 Posts: 4,389
edited October 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hi guys,

I want to buy a hardtail, to replace my full sus bike.
I'm interested in a Kona Kula Deluxe (2008) at £1049.95.
Whats the forum view on this?... It seems to be pretty much the same spec as the 2009!
Any ideas of it's weight?

Oh, usage... Mainly singletrack, as I live in Norfolk, nr Thetford (ish!)

Cheers.
Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!

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  • saracen fan
    saracen fan Posts: 389
    although I cant advise on the bike I just wanna say hi to a fellow thetfordian!! :lol:

    You mostly hitting high lodge and that?
    that black route is a real bike breaker for me!
    Unlike my credit card im currently carrying a low level of interest- Peter Griffin


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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Nice bike.Kulas always get reviews and with that spec its a bargain.
    Just make sure you try for size before you buy.Its a Pauls cycles,bargain I assume? :wink:
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Yep, it's at Pauls Cycles and I will try it before I buy.
    I thought it had good spec, just a little out of touch, regarding the quality of the forks...
    No real need for a full susser anymore, prefer the lighter weight of a HT.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    hopper1 wrote:
    Yep, it's at Pauls Cycles and I will try it before I buy.
    I thought it had good spec, just a little out of touch, regarding the quality of the forks...
    No real need for a full susser anymore, prefer the lighter weight of a HT.

    Forks are Reba SL,same as on my bike.Very good forks.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • mikeyj28
    mikeyj28 Posts: 754
    I would go for it. It is a very good bike & light too which is a good bonus. It isn't good for downhill or extreme riding but for XC it is great!
    Constantly trying to upgrade my parts.It is a long road ahead as things are so expensive for little gain. n+1 is always the principle in my mind.
  • stevescott
    stevescott Posts: 98
    saracen fan you must be doing something wrong if you keep breaking you bike on the black route it is flat as you like any way i am also a thetfordian
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Just happened across an even more enticing offer... the 2009 model for £1385 :wink:
    Shame it's sh1tty green and white, though.
    stevescott I nerarly bust myself up on the Beast of the East... a few times! :shock:

    How is Theford 'Black' holding up now?
    I had read reports that it was getting really bad and haven't had the time to get there for ages. Was hoping to go mddle of this month, if it's in reasonable shape.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • pte1643
    pte1643 Posts: 518
    hopper1 wrote:
    How is Theford 'Black' holding up now?
    I had read reports that it was getting really bad and haven't had the time to get there for ages. Was hoping to go mddle of this month, if it's in reasonable shape.

    Was down there last week.

    Not too bad at the moment, weathers been dry so it's no worse than usual.
  • stevescott
    stevescott Posts: 98
    very sandy in some places as well i come off once just after the beast where there is a sharp right hand bend and it is normally very sandy

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