Originally Posted by
The_Arsenal
Interesting rear suspension and nice overall bike... I think I'll be going with a front suspension only though.
Thanks for the response
Same here. At $1,000 you will not get a full suspension bike that works properly- You have to start looking at the High end bikes for that.
A Hardtail will be cheaper- but if you stick at the same Price of $1,000- you will getter better wheels- best forks and better components. You have looked at Konas and that is a great name in offroad bikes. Once a Kona Owner- You will stay partial to that Marque.They make a great bike. And a hardtail is plenty suitable for XC riding- Look at the Racers and very few Full Suspension bikes used in that.
Now- The Kona Caldera is a Good bike to start on- Look at it!!!!
Plenty of others but also be aware that the 2007 sales are about to begin to make way for the 08 bikes- some good bargains to be had.