New bike: Scott vs Kona

/O_O\
/O_O\ Posts: 5
edited May 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hi guys, about to buy myself a new bike (been a few years) and after test riding a few I' ve narrowed it down to the Scott Scale Elite and Kona Kahuna Deluxe.

If anyone could offer any advice (owner comments would be nice) it would be appreciated, it seems to me that the Scott has the better fork (Reba over the Recon Gold) but are there any major difference elsewhere (6061 / 7005 frame).

Scott Scale Elite

Kona Kahuna Deluxe

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Scott has the better fork, and IMO better spec - I like Shimano bits.
    Both seem very expensive for what you get, but maybe that's just teh 29er thing.
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  • sloppycowpat
    sloppycowpat Posts: 349
    as above but the konas aesthetics are better
    worst moment ever...
    buzzing down twisting single track then.... psssst BANG!!!
  • /O_O\
    /O_O\ Posts: 5
    Thanks, pretty much confirmed my thoughts, head says Scott, heart says Kona!
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    My head would say something else entirely.
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  • /O_O\
    /O_O\ Posts: 5
    cooldad wrote:
    My head would say something else entirely.

    Which would be what? if you wish to say something then please say it, I'm here for advice not silly remarks ;)
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    As I said in my first post, they both seem very expensive for what you get. You seem to pay a premium for 29ers.
    If you want one, the Scott is an excellent bike, but if I wanted a hardtail at that price I'd probably be looking at one of these if I wanted a racy bike
    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/PBOOWHIPX9/ ... plete_bike

    But probably one of these
    http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/PBOOC456X9/ ... plete_bike

    And I ride a Kona, so I'm not pro or anti any make.
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  • Ryan Jones
    Ryan Jones Posts: 775
    Giant XTC 29er ? Came up well in a WMB grouptest in fact I think it won it. Plus Giant seem to hit the specs really well
    My Nukeproof Mega TR
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    That Kona is shockingly poor VFM, X5 on a £1500 bike.......The Scott isn't as pretty (shame as their entry level 29er with cheap XCT forks looks great in red/white) but is much much better specced in every area except brakes.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • /O_O\
    /O_O\ Posts: 5
    Thanks for the replies all, I'm fixed on the 29er path (not going over the 26/29 or HT/FS arguements in my head again :lol: ) and I'll start shopping around for the Scott whilst hopefully having a look at the Giant.

    Thanks again.

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