I mainly want the frame, cause from what I've read here the Hoss is one of the toughest frames around. I can upgrade later on.
But then again, others will agree the hardrock's have one of the toughest frames around.
So many choices!
I really like the Hoss because I like the styling of the Kona, it really draws me in. But then I've never rode a Kona Hoss and can only go on word of mouth because the lbs can only order the bike and doesn't just have them on the shelf for testing.
Hell, I'll probably follow the crowd and end up getting a hardrock and save a few hundred bucks. I have 3, count'em "3", lbs which carry specialized and have actually test rode a few Rockhoppers, no hardrock yet. Is the hardrock really more durable than the rockhopper?
Wow, i've really turned this thread a 180'