New bike ordered...have i done the right thing?

Boredfatman

hi all,

As you can see I am new to the forum!

Up until a few months ago I owned a 2007 Kona Cindercone which served me well but which I sadly had to sell.

So I recently decided that I wanted and needed to get back into biking but needed to do so on a reasonable budget. I did some research and finally settled on a Carrera Kraken as it seems to get favourable reviews.

I have to be honest I would have avoided the Carrera name in the past but think it is pointless being a bike snob especially when I cant really afford to be!

Anyhow, I have done a deal which has secured me the bike at a totally reasonable 360 quid brand new.

So, spec wise, will I be pleased in comparison to the cindercone?

Hope I have chosen wisely enough...its been a while!

Cheers all

Mike

kajjal

They are supposed to be good bikes for the money and the only slight downside is the wheels are a bit heavy but that is not a major problem. Ride it into the ground

cooldad

Bit late to ask after you've bought it.

Boredfatman

When I say bought I have reserved it but not parted with the cash yet!

The more posts I read here the more I realise just how much weight can be saved with decent wheels.
However I can always upgrade these as and when.

I suppose just wanted an opinion as to how this compared to the cindercones from those that have more knowledge than me...

shindig

Don't worry. You have buyers remorse. I get it every time I spend a wad of cash. You're bike will be fine. Just go out and enjoy riding it. You can upgrade the wheels later.

stubs

The Kraken is probably very similar to the Cindercone. Its going to be + or - a pound at most and spec seems very similar according to BikePedia
http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2007&brand=Kona&model=Cinder+Cone#.Uk8rAhC1t_Q

Boredfatman

Ah thanks for that.

The Cindercone whilst being a basic bike always served me well so I am pretty sure all will be ok with the new one!

Will report back later.