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winnie
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 28, 2008
Strengths: Fast, very very light and you can see and feel the build quality.
Weaknesses: none at allBottom Line: I bourght this bike last year for about £250 just to use for work and after a couple of weeks i was hooked on it, i normally ride xc and downhill and was surpriced at what this bike could do. i have ridden a few kona's in my time and no that they don't make crap bike and this one is no exception.
Favorite Ride: anywhere
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: giant
Bike Setup: kapu frame with carbon Kona mUDSHARK forks
Carbon token stem and matching water bottle holder.
Raceface handle bars
Full ultegra groupset with dura ace BB
Bontranger rear wheel and a carbon ZIPP wheel up front,
carbon airo seatpost and selle seat,
michlin pro carbon tyres
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Big R
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 2, 2003
Strengths: Weight, component group, comfort.Weaknesses: It was 3 yrs. old when I bought it, so it needed some additional maintenance on the rear hub.Bottom Line: I cannot believe how much bike I got for my money. Brand new 2000 model purchased in August 03. It's been a long while since I've had a road bike, and even then it was only mid-tier. This higher-end new bike is simply unbelievable. I am very impressed with the handling, comfort, and ease of use.
Favorite Ride: MetroWest
Purchased At: ATA Cycle
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: stock
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dlykke
a Recreational Rider
from Lansing, MIDate Reviewed: December 4, 2002
Strengths: Fast, light, smooth.Weaknesses: Hate the puke green color. The Haole in red looks way better.Bottom Line: Best road bike I've ever ridden. I've always hated aluminum road bikes for they're rough ride but this Scandium stuff really works! Rides great but still light and stiff like aluminum should be.
Similar Products Used: Trek 2300, Trek 5000, Litespeed, various old Italian steel frames.
Bike Setup: Don't like STI so it has Dura-Ace bar-end shifters, der. and cogset
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Aaron France
a Road Racer
from Washington DCDate Reviewed: August 29, 2002
Strengths: light, stiff frame. alluminum that won't rust. semi-compact frame with a sloping downtube.
great componentry.
carbon fork.Weaknesses: Some people dislike alluminum. If you're one of them then this is the bad thing about this bike.
Some people also look down upon ultegra.
I would not use this bike for courier work... Too good of a paint job to lock up to street signs and parking meters, my rims and hubs probably aren't the best for potholes and rough streets.Bottom Line: This is an amazing bike. I had been searching for over 2 months, for the my next road bike... Found a guy selling this for 750 in the paper, claimed "excellent condition". I figured he was lying, and figured wrong. Frame is in excellent condition, as is the componentry. I took it for a test ride and knew it was the right bike. I could honestly not be happier with my purchase. I dislike the flex in most mid-range steel frames, and wanted something light and strong.
This is the perfect ride for roadies like myself... People who spend 150+ miles a week on a bike, don't race outside of regional alleycats and want a reliable ride. Not to say that this bike isn't raceable... Maybe I'll take it out next season.
Favorite Ride: every ride
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: some dude's house
Similar Products Used: Bianchi track bike
Old steel frame built by some Itallian dude in a tiny factory before I was conceived with very old record drivetrain and a surprisingly reliable 105 brake system.
Bike Setup: kapu frame
aheadset
ritchey ergo drops of some sort
colnago bar tape
seatpost of unknown origin
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Geronimo
a Recreational Rider
from Havana, Florida, USADate Reviewed: July 14, 2002
Strengths: Comfortable, very responsive and aggressive road bike. This bike is fun to ride, solid and handles great!Weaknesses: This bike has no weaknesses!Bottom Line: This has truly been a great bike. No doubt Kona makes a great product and the Kapu is tops! This bike is a solid comfortable ride, it accelerates great and is very comfortable to lean into and hammer. The more I ride it the better I like it. This bike is the real deal, if you are looking for a comfortable hard working bike that will last, buy the Kapu. This is the last road bike I'll ever buy! Thanks Kona!
Favorite Ride: Tour de Gadsden
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: Joes Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Cannondale
Bike Setup: Ultegra components, Italia Saddle, Look Pedals.
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