Kona Bicycle Co. 1999 Humuhumu-Nukunuku-A-Pa'a

Price Paid:  $329.00 at http://www.phatcycles.com

Favorite Ride:
along the beach.

Bike Setup:
I bouth the bike grom the web site it takes about 20 minutes to assemble I had no problems. it esay the brakes are adjusted . I made sure that I put the pedals right way I made a mistake in my last one.

Summary:
this cruiser is far away better than any bike in the market. it aluminum frame. quick release ft wheels . real nice cnc chainguard. aluminum craks. slick tires which are the best for the road , micro seat post , aluminum bars , 11/8 stem and a real comfortable seat. Best cruiser in the market.

Strengths:
Just love the ride... the bike is superlight for a cruiser , I weight it and is about 23 pounds, it handles great. nice relax geometry. I am 6" and I have long legs and I feel completetly strecth out . so I recomend the bike for a big guy..

Weaknesses:
I feel that bikes has no weakness I think I will make the bike lighter by putting a nicer b.b. and lighter tires like the ritchey moby bite.

Similar Products Used:
I had a schwinn last year but the bike is a tank cmpare to this one .. this bike when I take a stroke it moves..

Price Paid:  $300.00 at Karim Cycles

Favorite Ride:
My Ciocc road bike

Bike Setup:
Ritchey rims, Kenda semi-slicks, Tektro V-brakes, Sovos hubs, 42/16 gearing, Shimano DX BMX pedals, Nitto alloy riser bar.

Summary:
This bike is dirt cheap to buy and maintain. In the three months I've had it I've only had to put air in the tires. It's a great bike for zipping around town and commuting, but I wouldn't recommend it for singlespeed off-roading - it's too heavy and the components aren't really up to it. If you get one, be prepared for everyone to ask what the hell the name means (it's the state fish of Hawaii).

Strengths:
It's bombproof, tough as nails and spot-on reliable. Plus the name rocks -- HumuHumuNukuNukuApuA'au. It's the state fish of Hawaii.

Weaknesses:
At 24 or 25 pounds for a single speed, it's a bit heavy. Cranks creak no matter what you do to 'em.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $299.00 at Fat Tire Farm

Favorite Ride:
My Nuku

Bike Setup:
Kona stock gear, avid v brakes, downhill rims, radial front three cross rear, 16 tooth freewheel, old roadie crankset w/ 42 tooth chainring, timetrial cowhorns and diacompe road v brake levers and red schwinn grips!

Summary:
This bike has taken everthing I have given it over a seven month period of intense messenger work and urban assaults. Stair drops, cliffhanger descents, knuckle braking potholes and the like, not one hop in my hoops, and not one regret!Although I happen to ride like I'm insane, I might also reccomend this sled for anyone looking to enjoy the cruising goodness of steel, the durability of a kona, and the simplicity of a single speed.

Strengths:
Tight steel construction, eventhough it's Taiwanese low end, it never waivers, and the wheels rock with the tandem hubs they're bomb proof

Weaknesses:
The Taiwanese steel is a bit heavy...

Similar Products Used:
Mongoose elite pro 24" cruiser set up with se landing gear fork up front, v brakes both sides and it's for sale too...

Favorite Ride:
trails in Alaska

Bike Setup:
Avid 1.0 brakes, WTB SST saddle, Tioga XC slick tires, Ritchey handle bar, Mavic wheelset with Sovos hubs.

Summary:
This bike is fun to ride and easy to maintain. If you're looking to buy a singlespeed, this one is unpretentious and a blast to cruise around on.

Strengths:
low price
light weight
simple design
fun to ride, you can feel like a "kid" again

Weaknesses:
saddle, it comes with some kind of gel seat, I gave it to someone at work.

Similar Products Used:
'55 frame style Schwinn SS cruiser

'55 frame style Schwinn cruiser. I also have a Kona Hei Hei mtn bike.