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-Liam-
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supersonicLives Here
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-Liam-
Joined: 12 Sep 2008
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Location: Salop
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 Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:22 am |
Yup i did:)
And its exactly what i was looking for. Couple of things played on my mind. The age. It is 5 years old and the price i paid. Not sure thats a big issue though as you won't get many good frames under 100 quid.
How strong would you consider it to be and does it look like a nice buy?
My Sexy Kona in my unsexy kitchen
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Harry182
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:52 am |
Sweet frame! Looks like an excellent buy!
But also looks somewhat redundant to (and bigger than?) your current "sexy Kona". What are you planning - upgrading your current frame, a single speed build-up a la Hoathy?
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-Liam-
Joined: 12 Sep 2008
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Location: Salop
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:18 am |
How do you mean, redundant to?
Its the same size as current sexy kona however different geometry, better material, lighter etc. Current sexy kona also has a suspected crack which will go away for testing and replacement which according to the shop could take a few weeks. The shop have said they will cut me a deal on a better frame or a new bike if it is decided that the frame is dead.
The spec currently has moved on a long way since i hashed up the link below. Wouldn't read to much into that.
My Sexy Kona in my unsexy kitchen
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-Liam-
Joined: 12 Sep 2008
Posts: 888
Location: Salop
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:22 am |
Had considered a single speed/pub bike but will keep my options open till i know if the frame is a dud or not:)
My Sexy Kona in my unsexy kitchen
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Harry182
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:30 am |
Redundant as in - are you planning to have two light, racy hardtails?
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salsarider79
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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Location: Bath
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Harry182
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:44 am |
Liam - Just read your 10:22 post. (I must have been (slowly) typing when it came up.)
I was thinking the same. Seeing how you have your xc hardtail needs well sorted, I thought the Kula would make a really cool single speed fully rigid xc rig or commuter with tyre swop.
Check out Hoathy's for possible inspiration:
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12655351&highlight=kona+single+speed
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joshtp/mbukman
Joined: 15 May 2008
Posts: 884
Location: the place you drive 4 hours to, WALES! Swansea
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:04 am |
the kula will be nice, i used to have a FM, but i never got to upgrade from original spec, i didnt have time, it got nicked 3 weeks after i got it!
was a lush frame tho, a seriously beuty! that paint job! oh,oh,oh, it makes me feel sick just thinking about my lovely knoa that was. i seem to remeber it being a really nice frame o ride, smooth, stiff (in the right way) and agile, i had a 16 inch, it was like a play bike, sooooo much fun, if you want to get rid of it, provided it doesnt have a crack, i might give you an offer....
"oh dear, i seem to have hit a tree."
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-Liam-
Joined: 12 Sep 2008
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Location: Salop
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-Liam-
Joined: 12 Sep 2008
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:20 pm |
| joshtp/mbukman wrote: | the kula will be nice, i used to have a FM, but i never got to upgrade from original spec, i didnt have time, it got nicked 3 weeks after i got it!
was a lush frame tho, a seriously beuty! that paint job! oh,oh,oh, it makes me feel sick just thinking about my lovely knoa that was. i seem to remeber it being a really nice frame o ride, smooth, stiff (in the right way) and agile, i had a 16 inch, it was like a play bike, sooooo much fun, if you want to get rid of it, provided it doesnt have a crack, i might give you an offer.... |
I'll bear you in mind bud 
My Sexy Kona in my unsexy kitchen
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Dr S
Joined: 21 Sep 2008
Posts: 75
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:16 pm |
I have a Kula Supreme, v nice bikes, nice quick handling, i'm running 85mm travel upfront and its razor sharp.
Good purchase. You will enjoy!
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Raymondavalon
Joined: 15 Aug 2008
Posts: 615
Location: Between the chair and monitor
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Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:31 pm |
A bargain for 70 odd quid and despite the age, it's a clean frame.
If I had been in the wings for a new hardtail frame I would most certainly have grabbed that
I have the 2006 Kula and from experience can assure you the Kona Kula geometry works well.
Well done on scooping an absolute bargain
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