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opinions on kona road bikes?

they're relatively new to to the road bike market, so i'm wondering if anyone has experience with them, seem like the groupset/wheelset that you get is better quality for the price than most intro roadies.


fyi this is the bike i'm considering for $500


thedutchtouch
2009-04-27 17:15:43

Complete for 500? snatch it up, that is a good deal.


Most bikes in the same price range are the same as the others. Most are made in the same factories by the same people. Kona at least uses dedacci, which is better than "proprietary alloy" or whatever that tons of other companies use.


steevo
2009-04-27 17:58:57

I agree with steevo. For $500, that bike is a steal, given that's 105 and not mix of Tiagra and Sora.


Where did you find it for $500? Used?


bjanaszek
2009-04-27 18:35:52

it is used, i havent bought it yet, got some more info, which differs slightly from the manufacturers website


60cm. Mavic Krysium Wheelset. Micheline Race tires. Shimano 105 Derailers, Flight Deck Shifters, FSA Gossamer Cranks. Cane Creek Brakes.


thedutchtouch
2009-04-27 18:50:47

Good seal at $500 as long as it fits and isn't beat down.


Very good deal.


eric
2009-04-27 19:15:50

with ksyriums? ill buy it if you dont. is it stolen?


steevo
2009-04-27 22:02:32

it got sold out from under me sometime in the last 19 hours.


must. keep. looking.


thedutchtouch
2009-04-28 00:41:36