£400 off new kona precept due to scratching

Mattcurrie93

Hello guys,

Been riding my hard tail Fuji Nevada 2014 over some trails in the north wales like llandegla and delemere forest. I am really enjoying it so time for an upgrade to a full sus so I have both to play with.

Found the kona precept 130 2016 model which is usually 1400 but I've found it for 1k basically and the reason is scratching on the body. My size too!
Reckon I am best going for this and get it for cheap?
Or is this bike just a rubbish one anyway and I can get better for my money?

Cheers lads and girls!

rockmonkeysc

Can you find a link to the exact model?

Mattcurrie93

I'm worried someone will pinch it up before I do

cooldad

Then find the same model somewhere else.

Mattcurrie93

Just bought it anyway, I can send it back if I don't agree with the scratches or anything. Happy I've made the leap

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kona-precept-13 ... op-soiled/

The Rookie

I'd say at that price it's about right, at £1400 (ish) it was way overpriced (compare to the £1500 Boardman with Pikes and a dropper).

rockmonkeysc

For £1400 that's shocking value.
Even at a grand I'd expect much better than 9 speed and Altus shifters. I'd also expect better than Acera brakes. The fork is not the best available on a £1000 bike either.
There are much better full suspension bikes available for a grand from Boardman, Calibre and Giant.
You won't get advice without posting a link to the model because people don't remember all the specs of every bike.

Mattcurrie93

Oh well I'll give it a test when it arrives and I'll see how it goes

Thanks

rockmonkeysc

You won't be able to return it after riding.

Mattcurrie93

You can from there they give you a months test ride

Mattcurrie93

Could you list me some of the bikes then?

Briggo

Mattcurrie93 wrote:

Could you list me some of the bikes then?

Calibre Bossnut
Boardman MTB Pro full suspension
Giant Stance 2

rockmonkeysc

Mattcurrie93 wrote:

You can from there they give you a months test ride

Check the conditions of that very carefully before riding it.

Mattcurrie93

Just checked up on the bikes above and they all look like they have the same shock set up as the kona. I did get this for a grand by the way not the 1400 price

rockmonkeysc

They have much better gearing and brakes though.

Mattcurrie93

Oh right ok. Well I'll check back in and let you know how I find the bike. Cheers for the help