Looking at Konas
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Looking at Konas
I live in Ruston, LA. Apparently we have Lincoln Parish Park, which is known for being one of the best mountain biking trails in Louisiana. I was wondering which one would better suit me for this park.
Kona Kikapu Deluxe or Kona Dawg?
There is also a Trek and Specialized dealer near by. Should they be worth checking out, and what should I be looking for?
Kona Kikapu Deluxe or Kona Dawg?
There is also a Trek and Specialized dealer near by. Should they be worth checking out, and what should I be looking for?
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What kind of riding do you intend on doing?
Test riding a number of bikes is often advised since it gives you an opportunity to feel different geometries, fits, etc.
Test riding a number of bikes is often advised since it gives you an opportunity to feel different geometries, fits, etc.
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I am going to be doing mostly trail riding. I tried out the kikapu deluxe and the dawg today and I liked the kikupa much better.
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Definitely go and try out the bikes Trek and Specialized have to offer. The more you try, the better off you will be. When you fine "the one," you'll know
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Kikapu or Dawg will work for that. I still believe that test riding a few different brands is worthwhile, though.
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I wented around and tested out a good bit of bikes today, and the Kona Dealer in town was doing 25% off on 2007 models. I got a King Kikapu for $1500.
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To get the 25% off they have to get it directly from the factory's warehouse to open up room for the 2008's. I should be picking it up next weds or thurs.
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Here is a link if anyone wants to look at it:
https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/K...APU/index.html
https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/K...APU/index.html
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Here is a link if anyone wants to look at it:
https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/K...APU/index.html
https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/K...APU/index.html
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I tried the Dawg myself and was really impressed. I'd say take that over the Kikapu....just my opinion though. I ended up with a CoilAir myself....and love it! After seriously beating the snot out of it time after time, I'm sticking with Kona as it hasn't let me down yet.
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I tried out the Dawg and it had a LOT spongier suspension which I wasn't a fan of. I also want to eventually do some races and the Dawg is kinda heavy. I can't wait to get my bike, should be ready by weds. next week.
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I didn't own the same bike that you are looking at, but for a long time I rode a 2001 Kona Stuff. Kona knows how to make good bikes. Can't go wrong with them.
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Maye you should have tried the king kikapooooo...
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I never really fell in love with my Dawg, we had some good times though. It was dependable, that's for sure, never gave me a single problem that I didn't cause myself.
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Interestingly, I would bet that if you didn't test ride and you ordered a bike over the net after extensive research and recommendations, you would end up liking the bike fine.
however, if you test rode the same bike with a bunch of others, I'll bet you'd end up choosing another bike. And it could end up being a bike that's not even on your list.
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The only bikes that I was able to test ride were Treks, Konas, and Specialized. I liked the Konas the best, and i test rode the Kikapu, Kikupa Deluxe, King Kikupa, and Dawg, and Dawg Primo.
For what I want to do, the King Kikupa felt the best.
Also I didn't order it online. I test road everything at the LBS and they ordered my size for me...
For what I want to do, the King Kikupa felt the best.
Also I didn't order it online. I test road everything at the LBS and they ordered my size for me...