I'm new to this forum (actually it's my first post on any forum). I was researching fs bikes a few months ago and I stumbled upon Kinley. I am a total novice to the sport and had no idea what to look for in a bike. I decided to buy the Kinely FX after going to many stores and and seeing the positive feedback it has received in the mtbr.com forum. I've had a great experience so far and have found the bike to be very stable ( I don't feel like I'm bouncing around). I am no expert, so this was definetely a great bike for me and it made it a lot more confortable to have the full suspension.
I think it's kind of hard to judge a bike simply from the pictures. I copied some of the feedback that this bike has received on mtbr.com from people who actually purchased the bike. (see below)
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Submitted by Keone Wilkes a Weekend Warrior from Ventura,CA
Date Reviewed: 5/25/2006 1:13:20 PM
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Price and components.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Tried:
GT Avalanche
Bottom Line:
This is the best dual suspension bike you can find for under $800.00
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Submitted by JD a Weekend Warrior from Portland, ME USA
Date Reviewed: 5/23/2006 5:39:55 AM
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600
Purchased At:
Kinleybikes.com
Strengths:
Lightweight, rides nice. Customer service is great, when contacting the company (phone & email) I was dealing directly with the owner.
Bike Setup:
Full Suspension Kinley FX
Bottom Line:
Great Bike for the money, good components, sharp looking ride! Must be assembled and I would suggest an immediate tuneup but it is worth it for the value
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Submitted by Katie a Weekend Warrior from New Braunfels, Tx.
Date Reviewed: 5/22/2006 12:18:22 PM
FavoriteTrail:
yes
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
components, balance, workmanship
Weaknesses:
none encountered
Similar Products Tried:
schwinn high plains, fisher hkek
Bike Setup:
stock-see kinleybikes website
Bottom Line:
great bike for a great price! Kinley is a start up and they're doing things right. great communication throughout the sale and follow up. thanks Benno!
ks.
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Submitted by Gary a Weekend Warrior from Duluth, GA
Date Reviewed: 5/3/2006 6:59:08 AM
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$650
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Parts, paint, price. Looks rich and much more expensive than it is.
Bottom Line:
I'm very happy with the Kinley. It's a beautiful bike, well built, great parts for the cost! The single pivot suspension is a little bit simple, but simple is good, too. Overall, a great bike.
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Submitted by Dana Mohr a Cross Country Rider from Saco, Maine, USA
Date Reviewed: 4/30/2006 5:59:10 PM
FavoriteTrail:
Mountain Trail in Windham
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$599
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Price, Price, Price!!! XT components, great dual suspension frame, responsiveness, good fork and rear suspension, paint job, and above all....PRICE, PRICE, PRICE!!!
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Tried:
GT, Giant, Gary Fisher, Rocky Mountain
Bike Setup:
All factory, only add ons were toe-clips.
Bottom Line:
There is absolutley no better deal on the net or in stores than this bike and the rest of the Kinley line. Benno rules! He goes out of his way to answer all of your questions and has put together an incredible product for us to reap the benefits from. It's one of the lightest bikes I've ever ridden and handles very, very well. The fork is raked out comparitively far, so this thing is out of a turn as soon as it's in one! Great for single tracking or getting out of a bind. The frame is very rugged with a great paint job, not cheap or prone to chips, I think it's a powder coated job... They did a great job on all the welds and cutting out unnecessary weight on the frame production, you can tell it's a new company that cares about their bikes. The best part is that they didn't skimp on the front derailleur. Rocky Mountain, Giant, Trek, etc. all have bikes with an XT in the rear but none have an XT in the front too! They cheap out with a Deore or the such, but here you have the best combo. This bike is easily worth three times what you pay! I've pushed this bike VERY hard in the time that I've had it and it hasn't even flinched!!
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Submitted by Troy a Weekend Warrior from Tampa
Date Reviewed: 4/10/2006 7:35:19 PM
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500
Purchased At:
kinleybikes.com
Strengths:
This bike has top of the line parts on it. It is also light weight and handles well on rugged terrain.
Weaknesses:
I think the pedals could be a bit bigger or have better grip on your feet.
Bike Setup:
Full suspension
Bottom Line:
I am very satisfied with the overall product. This bike is exactly what I was looking for with perfomance parts at an affordable price. The Kinley FX looks great and feels great on challenging terrain. I was most satisfied with the costomer service I recieved. They went well out of their way to answer all my questions and to make sure I was happy with their product. I have no doubts that Kinley will have future success with their business. Thanks Kinley.
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Submitted by Lou a Weekend Warrior from Las Cruces, NM USA
Date Reviewed: 4/7/2006 7:19:55 PM
FavoriteTrail:
I didn't know I had to choose one
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$650
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Name brand adjustable suspension, shift components and it's even light. Great dollar to component ratio (especially comapired to local vendors).
Weaknesses:
None noticed.
Bike Setup:
Uncrated it and bolted it together. I had to get tire slime, but all desert residents know that. 30 minutes and I was out for a test ride and I have not messed with it again.
Bottom Line:
Get bike for the price. I just need to ride to work and for fun (and exercise). I have zero need for hydralic brakes and feather light frames. I'm not even that hard on the suspension, well at 200lbs I'm not very easy on it either.
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Submitted by Jay Walling a Weekend Warrior from Carrollton
Date Reviewed: 3/25/2006 6:57:21 AM
FavoriteTrail:
Grapevine
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$650
Purchased At:
Kindley on ebay
Strengths:
Solid as hell and very light! Good warranty. The best componets on a f/s w/o breaking the bank.
Weaknesses:
havent found any yet. Not too many people know about Kinley.
Bottom Line:
I did quite a bit of research before getting a bike and lots of people told me to stay away from single rear pivot designs like this b/c they are unstable but this bike is as solid as any! and if it ever did wearout w/i 5 yrs i have piece of mind with the warranty. Highly reccomended. A++++
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Submitted by Thomas Watkin a Weekend Warrior from Little River, NC US
Date Reviewed: 2/22/2006 1:32:54 PM
FavoriteTrail:
Slick Rock, Dupont Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$620
Purchased At:
Kinley Bicycles
Strengths:
Moderately priced; extremely well-made; good product support.
Weaknesses:
None.
Bike Setup:
Very little required. Arrived with only minor assembly required.
Bottom Line:
Would by from Kinley again.
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