Kona Hoss Deluxe 2007 and Kona Hoss 08 for a big Fella

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09-07-07, 05:16 PM

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Kona Hoss Deluxe 2007 and Kona Hoss 08 for a big Fella

Hello all, I am looking into getting a bike, I am a big fella around 6-3, 400lb

age 26

I am looking at getting a Kona Hoss Deluxe 2007 or Kona Hoss 08, I am totaly new to cycling, so could someone tell me witch one of these would be the better choice, I can get the hoss deluxe 07 for £635 and the hoss 08 for £699, but with this you get 10% discount on accessories, so they are the same price rearly as i will be spending money on lighs etc anyway.

Hoss deluxe 07
Features:
• Frame tubing: Kona Clump 7005 Butted Aluminum
• Fork: MARZOCCHI DIRT JUMPER 3 100mm travel
• Braze-on fittings: 2 bottles, fender, Disc brake tabs
• Headset: TH
• Crankarms: RaceFace RIDE X-Type
• Chainrings: 44/32/22
• B/B: RaceFace RIDE X-Type
• Pedals: Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
• Chain: Shimano CN-HG53
• Freewheel: Shimano Deore (11-32t, 9speed)
• F/D: Shimano Deore
• R/D: Shimano Deore XT
• Shifters: Shimano Deore
• Handlebar: FSA XC-280A OS
• Stem: FSA OS-190LX
• Grips: Kona Jack****
• Brakes: HAYES HFX-9 XC V6 w/BFL Lever
• Brake Levers: HAYES HFX-9 XC V6 w/BFL Lever
• Front hub: KK Disc
• Rear hub: Shimano FH-M475 disc
• Spokes: stainless DT 14g
• Tires: Maxxis HIGH ROLLER 26x2.35
• Rims: Sun DitchWitch
• Saddle: WTB Speed V Comp
• Seatpost: FSA FR-270 DBL
• Seat clamp: Kona QR
• Colour: Brown

Hoss 08
Frame tubing Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Fork Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 100mm
Headset TH
Crankarms FSA Alpha Drive ISIS
Chainrings 44/32/22
B/B RPM DH ISIS
Pedals Shimano M505 Clipless
Chain KMC-HG53
Freewheel Shimano Deore (11-32, 9spd)
F/D Shimano Deore
R/D Shimano XT Shadow
Shifters Shimano Deore
Handlebar FSA XC280B OS Riser
Stem FSA OS 190LX
Grips Kona ************
Brakes Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic V6
Brake Levers Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic
Front hub KK Disc
Rear hub Shimano M525 Disc
Spokes DT Stainless 14g
Tires Maxxis Ignitor 26 x 2.35
Rims Sun Black Eye
Saddle WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost Kona Double Clamp
Seat clamp Kona QR
Color Dark Blue

I read that I may need to do something to the wheels to hold my weight, anyone any help on this?

I don't plan going off-road much, if at all to start with , but thought a Hoss would be a good choice of bike , due to it's strengh.

Thank you , James.

09-07-07, 10:20 PM

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The '07 will probably be discounted...I'd go with that, but then again I'm a cheap bastid

09-08-07, 04:41 AM

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lol, ya gotta love the Kona website...they named one category of bikes 'Clydesdale'.

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I'm 6'2", 317lbs and I just bought a new Kona Hoss 22" frame 2007 model for $798 CAN on a winter clear out sale. I needed to put a taller riser and handle bars on it but other than that it is really nice. I've been using it to commute to work this week and I'm taking it out for it's first mountain ride in the morning.

Got back from the ride... 19km of fun

I'm very happy with this bike!