Kona 'Stuff' - Marz Drop-Off IV
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Kona 'Stuff' - Marz Drop-Off IV
I'm looking at a Kona 'Stuff', and I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy it. It comes with a Marz Drop-Off IV. Any info, suggestions, precautions, or warnings about this fork before I go ahead and purchase? My only concern thus far is that there isn't a lock-out option on the fork. Also, if there are any other suggestions regarding the standard components on the bike, feel free to let me know. The saddle, I'm sure, will be the first thing to go. Probably before I get out of the shop with it.
Here is a link to a page with the bike and a list of all it's components:
https://konaworld.com/shopping_cart/F...9&parentid=253
Thanks,
Matt
Here is a link to a page with the bike and a list of all it's components:
https://konaworld.com/shopping_cart/F...9&parentid=253
Thanks,
Matt
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Why are you concered that the fork doesent have lock out. It is only "safe" to lock out a fork and ride it is when doing some light riding, NOT when dirtjumping. If your not going to be doing any DJs or FRing then this is not the bike for you.
As for the components they are all pretty solid except for the derailleurs, you will probally have to replace them in a year or two. Or you could go single speed, witch is what I would do.
edit: Why is the saddle the first to go? my friend got one for $20, it's is a great DJ seat. Why do I get the impression that this bike is not for you??
As for the components they are all pretty solid except for the derailleurs, you will probally have to replace them in a year or two. Or you could go single speed, witch is what I would do.
edit: Why is the saddle the first to go? my friend got one for $20, it's is a great DJ seat. Why do I get the impression that this bike is not for you??
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Originally Posted by FreeRidin'
Why are you concered that the fork doesent have lock out. It is only "safe" to lock out a fork and ride it is when doing some light riding, NOT when dirtjumping. If your not going to be doing any DJs or FRing then this is not the bike for you.
As for the components they are all pretty solid except for the derailleurs, you will probally have to replace them in a year or two. Or you could go single speed, witch is what I would do.
edit: Why is the saddle the first to go? my friend got one for $20, it's is a great DJ seat. Why do I get the impression that this bike is not for you??
As for the components they are all pretty solid except for the derailleurs, you will probally have to replace them in a year or two. Or you could go single speed, witch is what I would do.
edit: Why is the saddle the first to go? my friend got one for $20, it's is a great DJ seat. Why do I get the impression that this bike is not for you??
I've noticed that all the components are low-end Truvativ. How do these compare to the Bontrager components that come with the Trek/Gary Fisher bikes?
Thanks for the input,
Matt
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Originally Posted by Elton
I've noticed that all the components are low-end Truvativ. How do these compare to the Bontrager components that come with the Trek/Gary Fisher bikes?
Some like Bontrager more, but your hussfelts are the same if not better than Bontrager's top DH/FR/DJ components.
Hey and I could use a new seat, wanna send that sucker this-a-way???
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here is a real derailleur
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...rlr+135Mm.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...rlr+135Mm.aspx
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Agreed. Not entirely relevant; though the derailleurs on the Kona 'Stuff' are quite inadequate. Aswell, the rims seem to have a bad rep.
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