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rjeffa2001
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 15, 2010
Strengths: Suprisingly smooth for aluminum.
Easy to ride out of the saddle.
Nimble in tight turns.
Comfortable geometry.
Stable at high speeds.
Awesome ride for the money.Weaknesses: Components are noisy but it is an entry level bike.
Only comes in Compact double with 9 speed cassette (18 speed).
Brakes are weak at high speeds.Bottom Line: It seems to me that the world of bicycling is tradition driven. People buy a lot of things because they are "supposed to." The shop that sells Specialized and Giant actually said that Kona isn't a real road bike. However, it fits (me) and rides more stable than any of their bikes in this price range. It also rides smoother than their bikes. Don't buy into the hype. Hype won't make the pain and numbness go away on a long ride. If you want comfort for a good price, look at the Zing.
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At: Cycle Therapy
Similar Products Used: Diamondback podium 3.
Trek
Bike Setup: Original equipment. See Kona site.
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Nate
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: August 26, 2009
Strengths: Wieght, component package, carbon fork, very smooth ride.Weaknesses: The seat is a little hard.Bottom Line: Great bike. I've put about 500 miles on the 2008 model and love it. I never even considered looking at Kona for a road bike, but my local shop carried the Zing. You can't find a better deal in this price range. This is a very solid ride for the money.
Price Paid:
$1199.00
Purchased At: Downhill From Here,
Similar Products Used: 1980s Raleigh 10-speed
Bike Setup: All stock.
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jay
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: July 24, 2008
Strengths: component group, carbon forkWeaknesses: the Selle seat that came with my bike is as hard as a rockBottom Line: sweet ride and about a grand less than other companies....trek and specialized. the mix of 105 and ultegra is smooth and fast. the carbon fork is great. a great bang for your buck if your getting into cycle for the first time or again.
Favorite Ride: my loop
Price Paid:
$1150.00
Purchased At: river valley cycle
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Robm
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 1, 2008
Strengths: Carbon forks- Shimano Drivetrain - Aluminum FrameWeaknesses: Not alot of people know the Kona name for Street bikes.Bottom Line: Bought as a left over.. Great bike and handles as good if not better than the new Trek 5.0 Pilot (I tried them both). The price is great and the components are the the same as most bikes that are twice the price. The weight is about 2 or 3lbs more than a high end carbon fiber frame bike. Does it matter for and Recreational Rider?
Favorite Ride: New York 5 Bbt
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Cutting Edge Berlin
Similar Products Used: I also own a 2007Kona Dew deluxe and a 2004 Jamis Coda Supreme
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Martin
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: March 9, 2008
Strengths: Aksium Wheels, 105 (Ultegra RD) and otherwise decent componentry for the price.Weaknesses: maybe weight, but its still lighter than my old roadie.Bottom Line: Review actually on a 2008 model. Great bike, one of the best value for the $$$.
Favorite Ride: mccarrs creek
Price Paid:
$1499.00
Similar Products Used: Norco Blast.
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