Mountain Biking - Help finding good deal on a frame?

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AKRX
05-03-08, 08:53 PM
I'm looking for a good price on a Kona Five-O frame. Most places are selling them for about $500 US. Can anyone find me this frame for about $300? Even less?

Dannihilator
05-03-08, 09:10 PM
No.
never
05-03-08, 10:59 PM
Yes, but then I'll have to charge you an extra $200 for finding it for $300.

AKRX
05-04-08, 08:57 AM
Hilarious.

I meant more if someone had stumbled across something recently, rather than an active search.
BFG
05-04-08, 09:05 AM
Buy a Vagrant.
BFG
05-04-08, 09:10 AM
http://shop.ride-central.com/images/Vagrant_Large_03.jpg

For $429 RRP. You could definitely get one cheap 2nd hand also.
Ted Danson
05-04-08, 09:36 AM
I heard that frame was sick. ^
AKRX
05-06-08, 06:20 AM
The frame looks pimp, but it looks like a dirt jumper. I still need that pedalling efficiency.

I have an account at BroForm, so if I'm getting a DJ, i would end up with Azonic.

Ahh well, nothing to do but keep looking. I'll have to keep an eye on eBay. Haha.
ed
05-06-08, 06:25 AM
If you want a tough frame that pedals...I just got a good deal from jensonUSA (http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FR301H00-Jamis+Komodo+Frame+04.aspx) on an '04 Komodo. It was built as a heavy duty trail bike frame, has XC'ish geo so it pedals like a mofo...but it's only 3.9lbs.

I can't report on the durability-over-time b/c I just built mine:p I sure do love it more than my dually though.

Oh yeah...and it's only $144