My Kona Scab

kieron_67
kieron_67 Posts: 161
edited April 2012 in Your mountain bikes
Hi guys

been around looking so thought would post a pic of my kona scab, had it for about 18 months now, but looking to upgrade to possibly the on-one 456, but we will see,

Any way the pictures

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Comments

  • RideOnTime
    RideOnTime Posts: 4,712
    smart...
  • Beardface
    Beardface Posts: 5,495
    Very nice.. always had a love for Konas.. a Lava Dome was my first 'proper' bike back in '95.. used to have a scab too, 2003 model:

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    You mention a 456.. great bikes (had the carbon version), but with your fork travel, would you not be better off with an inbred or a scandal? Depending on what kind of riding you do.. my brother has a scandal and it's great for trails/xc etc.. would save weight over a 456 too :) (looking at your bike, it seems more set up for XC, but correct me if I'm wrong!).

    In fact, a guy on here, flybywire, is selling an 18" scandal frame at a bargain price. If I had the cash (and a place to put a second bike!), I'd have it off him. Bought from him a few times, never disappointed.

    Anyway, enjoy the bike, happy riding and welcome to the forum!
  • kieron_67
    kieron_67 Posts: 161
    yea i do mainly xc riding and the odd commuting to work, i will be replacing the forks if i do get the 456 anyway, the travel on the pace's isnt long enough for me i find myself bottoming them out
  • Beardface
    Beardface Posts: 5,495
    Fair enough :) For XC and commuting, I'd definitely have a look at the Scandal as well, but if you want the option of bigger hits, then the 456 would be a good way to go :)