Kona Bicycle Co. Dr. Dew

Price Paid:  $899.00 at Dizzy's

Summary:
Just a bought a 2008 Kona Dr. Dew at Dizzy's a couple months ago. Despite only using the bike for basic commuting, the brakes have given me nothing but grief, constantly rubbing and dragging. I've had it in the shop 4 times, and it initially seems fixed, but after one or two rides they are dragging again. The shop seems unable to permanently correct the problem. What's going on??!!

Strengths:
Everything seems great, but the brakes are CRAP!

Weaknesses:
Brakes!!!

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Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
swithed to Tubomatic Quattro saddle

Summary:
Caught my eye in the bike shop as I was looking for a second bike for a trip to the cafe or fun ride on the weekend. Dr. Dew now comes with Shimano hydraulic discs. the 700C wheel meant that I can switch between my favourite road tires and the wider/more comfy 700X35. And becuz it's disc-equiped, I am even considering building a 26incher to do a lil off-road riding!

Strengths:
The quick handing of the fork, the hydraulic disc-brakes. Sloping top tube = more rigid frame = better power transfer!

Weaknesses:
27mm seat post size!!!

Similar Products Used:
none

Price Paid:  $800.00 at Peak MTN Bike in Que

Favorite Ride:
Alley Pond Park

Bike Setup:
Change pedals to Time ATAC

Summary:
Great city bike that is more then adequate for long road trips with panniers. Bike is very light and is great on climbs and fun going downhill.

Strengths:
All purpose road bike with good components

Weaknesses:
For mthe price, None!

Similar Products Used:
Puegot & Trek

Price Paid:  $799.00 at Wheel and Heel

Favorite Ride:
All roads

Bike Setup:
Lemond road saddle. Crowbar 5 degree rise.

Summary:
Great bike. Smooth shifting. Component package is right for the money.

Strengths:
Avid brakes, light weight. Really nice ride.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Fisher, Kona Mtb bikes.

Price Paid:  $1099.00 at Cyclepath (Bloor St.

Favorite Ride:
Kona Dr.Dew

Summary:
A quality built,lightweight(21.3lbs.)Hybrid bike that's "very fast" and "very smooth",and is tricked out with some sweet components by TruVativ,Koski,Avid,SDG,Mavic,Panaracer and Shimano.

Strengths:
Sweet components package,DB 7005 aluminum
frame and probably the lightest weight in its price range.

Weaknesses:
I would've prefered a matching Deore hub for the rear wheel instead of the Sora.