Kona stinky primo

[Meep]

It has been suggested to me that it could possibly be beneficial to input a little feedback about my transition from hardtail to full sus.

So i think i will give it a go, when my bike first arrived the first thing i noticed was the considerable size.........of the box:? lol
once it was all assembled and everything it was superb, the difference between the actual geometry seemd suprisingly simular to my kona shred , but bizzarely it felt so much nicer to pedal, no pedal bob at all (thanks to the spv shock ) which i must admit i was concerned about.

First day of proer riding it was superb, the contrast was very clear when you landed a drop and feels as if the bike almost floats. The saint system seems to work remarcably well, all seeming very stiff and robust though wether the dual control xt shifters will stand the test of time is a whole different story.

Overall i think that the upgrade has been worth while and suggest that anybody considering buying a full sus bike should not dismiss the idea , but if your kind of riding dosent want it dont get it, dont feel pressured into getting one buy the people around you (i know what its like being the one on the hardtail:P)

Woah wrote too much

[Ben]

confidence aswell i find is increased on a Full sus, and the ability to huck of more, but with all its advantages there comes its disadvatages the biggest being price (i am still paying for mine!), and cost of maintaining them compared to, say a hardtail like my single speed DMR.

Also i find it important to clean it very regularly as their is more to go wrong, with pivots and rear shock, etc...etc

to conclude my 'comparison' post i think making the jump to full sus is well worth it on the DH front, although i wouldnt give up hardtailin' altogether as they prove much more efficiant when the ground levels out.

[Tom]

ye the cost is the only down point compared to a hardtail. Also hardtails are more simple. Thats why iam going to stick with my hardtail for a bit longer.:filthy:

[True Saxon]

Quality downhill frames/bikes take little looking after once they are properly set up. just wash n lube n tighten..simple.

[Meep]

i wouldnt say price is the only downside, and i want to go single crown again thats for sure.

[Ben]

yes i wouldnt mind some 170mm 66r's

[True Saxon]

I would be intrested to know how youre getting on with those brake levers.
Maybe theres no problem riding at hamilton hill, but i imagine on heavy braking bumps there might be some unwanted gear changes.
Let us know how they get on :)

[mr fish]

Originally posted by True Saxon
I would be intrested to know how youre getting on with those brake levers.
Maybe theres no problem riding at hamilton hill, but i imagine on heavy braking bumps there might be some unwanted gear changes.
Let us know how they get on :)

i too am looking forward to meeps more indepth and detailed review :devil: :devil: :devil: ..............mmmmmm those levers were a bit mental :p

[Tom]

Ye is it easy to push the levers down or not? because if they were quite stiff i dont think it would be that bad.

[matt]

i am keeping my hardtail. but then when i get taller and more cofident i might think about taking the springy leap to dh bike. but realy i can't waight untill i take the springy leap.

[Meep]

you have to push the levers down quite abit before changing gear so it could be a bit hit and miss, we will have to see. Ill write more about this in later days, to be honest i think this initial review is still a bit early to judge.

[jack]

i actually quite like being the "one on the hardtail" its extreme!!

[mr fish]

Originally posted by jack
i actually quite like being the "one on the hardtail" its extreme!!
and so is blurred vision and a sore ass :fu: full sus all the way for me :devil: