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Old 07-02-13, 07:00 PM
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Old 07-03-13, 07:23 AM
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If I were anywhere near you I would buy that bike immediately. $240 for a legendary steel frame with carbon fork? No brainer. Don't even think of comparing that bike to the Kona alumi-thing.
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Originally Posted by Bravin Neff
legendary steel frame with carbon fork? No brainer. Don't even think of comparing that bike to the Kona alumi-thing.
LOL

I've owned two Dews with steel forks,one with alloy fork,and one with CF fork. I've also owned two Codas;a Comp and an Elite. With 37mm stock tires the Dews rode just as well as the Codas. P2 forks are pretty sweet.
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Originally Posted by dynaryder
LOL

I've owned two Dews with steel forks,one with alloy fork,and one with CF fork. I've also owned two Codas;a Comp and an Elite. With 37mm stock tires the Dews rode just as well as the Codas. P2 forks are pretty sweet.
Put the price part back in the quote. Sounds like what you're saying is that the Kona Dew is just as good a deal at $240 as the Coda is. Is that it?

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Or, did you buy it????
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Originally Posted by Bravin Neff
Put the price part back in the quote. Sounds like what you're saying is that the Kona Dew is just as good a deal at $240 as the Coda is. Is that it?
No,I was commenting on your Thulsa Doom-esque worshiping of steel. I've owned Codas and Dews,and have mild CT,so I'm very well aware of the ride characteristics of those bikes. You pretty much dissed the Dew outright just based on the frame material alone. Ever own one?

As for the price/value,we'd have to look at the two specific bikes. What kind of shape/year/model is the Dew he was looking at? If one needs tires/brake pads/chain/cassette and the other is ready to roll,that's also a factor in value.

Originally Posted by Bravin Neff
$240 for a legendary steel frame with carbon fork?
Also note,Coda Sports have steel forks. Have to go up to the Comp for carbon.
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Originally Posted by dynaryder
No,I was commenting on your Thulsa Doom-esque worshiping of steel. I've owned Codas and Dews,and have mild CT,so I'm very well aware of the ride characteristics of those bikes. You pretty much dissed the Dew outright just based on the frame material alone. Ever own one?
No, I haven't. But I wasn't dissing the Dew based just on the frame material, I was adding the consideration of cost. At the price that Coda was going for, I would have passed many other bikes too. To repeat, at that price, to say the Koda Dew should be considered equivalent is to say it is some super value.

Also note,Coda Sports have steel forks. Have to go up to the Comp for carbon.
What you're saying is true for current/recent model years, but I am fairly sure the naming scheme was different back then (2006) where the Sport was higher in lineup value. The ad the OP linked showed (and said) it had a carbon fork, not a steel one. Whatever the truth is regarding 2006 Coda Sports, it is hard to see how the bike in that ad, at $240, was no better value than a Koda Dew. But I haven't owned a Koda Dew, so maybe it is some super value.
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Originally Posted by Bravin Neff
But I wasn't dissing the Dew based just on the frame material, I was adding the consideration of cost.
Using phrases like 'legendary steel' and 'alumi-thing' made it sound like you were. Too many folks on this board worship at the steel alter and outright dismiss everything else as 'lesser',when it's the application of the material that's important. There are good steel bikes and good alloy bikes. Steel is good for cargo bikes and tourers,but otherwise there are far too many other factors to consider than just the frame material when choosing a commuter bike.

Originally Posted by Bravin Neff
To repeat, at that price, to say the Koda Dew should be considered equivalent is to say it is some super value.
And to repeat what I said,"As for the price/value,we'd have to look at the two specific bikes." The OP didn't give any details about the Dew. If it was much newer,and in perfect condition,and the Coda had rust/scratches and needed parts,then the Dew would be a super value. I've owned both bikes and would choose a Dew in good shape over a Coda in meh shape. If they were the same year/condition,then we could split hairs about which was better for a specific purpose. If you're looking for speed,a Coda would be better. If you're looking to do trail work,a Dew would be better.
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