Who knows about old Kona Stinkies?

Northwind
Northwind Posts: 14,675
edited January 2011 in MTB general
This thing has been dropping in price in my local gumtree...

http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/edinburgh/24/72259124.html

It's old, it's cheap, it lacks information and it's just possible it's nicked. So before I invest any thought into it at all, does anyone know more about these? I've absolutely no need for a stinky but it might be fun.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Nicked :wink:

    They do the job, probably more an all mountain in geo nowadays. Fun, but heavy. Would I? No.
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  • Koiler
    Koiler Posts: 513
    those early ones look very similar to my coiler, same 6'' travel, just a bit slacker at the front and with triple clamps on.

    i wont be much fun pedaling up stuff, but will be fun hammering down stuff.
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    my brother had the '04 stinky... and the '06..... and the '08 :lol:

    They are very good going DH, but as mentioned heavy. VEEEEEERY heavy.

    I think the '04's were prone to cracking on the top tube too so make sure you give it a good look over.
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  • *AJ*
    *AJ* Posts: 1,080
    Thats a very good buy!.... My mates just bought the same bike in similar condition for £470!

    Very capable freeride bike! Bits are still available for them too!
  • peter413
    peter413 Posts: 5,120
    I know someone with an old Stinky and the back end really doesn't feel like it's connected, it's so flexy. And the Geo is horrible and, as said, it's sooooooo heavy. I wouldn't ride one if it was given to me :lol:

    Just stick with your Hemlock and if you want something to fcuk about on, get a cheap DJ bike like a Commencal Max Max
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    I'm also kind of wondering what it'd be worth in bits ie if I turn up and wave 5 £50 notes at him then walk off when he asks for more :lol: I've been watching gumtree for a cheap bmx but this thing's been orbiting...

    Probably better not eh :lol: Cheers folks!
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  • Crazybear
    Crazybear Posts: 33
    I had an 02' Stinky Primo. I sold it this past summer in order to buy a road bike for
    commuting on. I felt kinda sad about selling it, like a member of your own family ( is it crazy to think like that?) I considered the bike fit for freeriding or as I mostly used it,
    very heavy duty XC. It was built like a brick outhouse.
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