Kona Cadabra or. Spicy 316

elvis again

Hi there,
I need advice on buying a AM bike from 150 - 160mm rear travel.
The main favorites are with special discounts:
Kona Cadabra (2012) = $ 2,760
http://www.konaworld.com/mtb_trail_allm ... nt=cadabra

Lapierre Sipcy 316 (2011) = $ 2570
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lap ... e-ec024843

I have looked different and more expensive bikes:
Specialized Stumpjumper Comp EVO (2012)
Commencal Meta 3 AM (2012)
Orbea Rallon R50 (2012)
Canyon Strive (2012)

I love to ride uphill and downhill and I not care how fast I get to the top of the hill.
I'm a competitive guy and I ride for their own pleasure.
I prefer the lighter bike, but is not crucial, especially over type and performance of suspension.
Please write your comments and especially if there is any owner of Spicy or Cadabra.
Sorry about the bad English

Best Regards Marko

elvis again

Here is a solid test of Kona Cadbara (2012):
http://allmountainaddict.com/2012/03/09 ... agic-ride/

IBISMojoHDamon

Spicy, I hate Kona's... (sorry to all Kona owners)...

IMHO, a brand that has lost it's way... which is a shame as I loved them once...

Most modern Kona's (look up the Portuguese translation before you wear a t-shirt / hat / hoody to Portugal) seem to be heavier, cheaper made, poorly designed and just inferior to competitive manufacturers... BUT.... go to MTBR.com and type the Kona model in to see what people say that actually ride them and not opinionated people like me that hasn't sat on one since 2006... :0)

Or, better still, do the MTBR.com, ride them both, buy the one you feel is better (ride and value)...

elvis again

Can someone tell me a little more about Easton XC wheels that come on the model Cadabra 2012?