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Old 01-07-10, 04:33 AM
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Given the Dew Drop and Dew Deluxe are exactly the same price, would the drop bars on the Drop be worth the lower spec compared with the Deluxe?

Differences in bold

Dew Drop:
Frame sizes: C45cm, C49cm, C52cm, C54cm, C56cm, C58cm, C60cm, C62cm
Frame tubing: Kona 7005 Aluminium Butted
Fork: Kona P2 700C
Headset: TH
Crankarms: FSA Alpha Drive (45-54=170, 56-62=175mm)
Chainrings: 48/38/28
Bottom Bracket: RPM 7420
Pedals: Wellgo LU-A9 / Xerama SP-500
Chain: KMC Z-72
Freewheel: Shimano HG40 (11-34, 8spd)
Front Derailleur: Shimano 2203
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano 2203
Handlebar: Kona Sweeper (31.8mm x 620mm Wide)
Stem: Kona Road (6�� , 45-49=75, 52-56=90, 58-62=100mm)
Grips: Velo Wrap Gel
Brakes: Shimano R505 Disc
Brake Levers: Shimano 2203
Front hub: Formula Disc
Rear hub: Shimano M475 Disc
Spokes: Sandvik Stainless 15g fr/14g rr
Tyres: Continental CountryRide 700x37C
Rims: Rigida ZAC-19SL
Saddle: Kona Comfort
Seatpost: Kona Road
Seat clamp: Kona QR
Colour: Metallic Black or Matte Black
Extras: Kona Bell

Dew Deluxe:
Frame sizes: C45cm, C49cm, C52cm, C54cm, C56cm, C58cm, C60cm, C62cm
Frame tubing: Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Fork: Kona P2 700C
Headset: TH
Crankarms: FSA Alpha Drive (45-54=170, 56-60=175mm)
Chainrings: 48/38/28
Bottom Bracket: RPM 7420
Pedals: Wellgo LU-A9 / Xerama SP-500
Chain: Shimano HG40
Freewheel: Shimano HG40 (11-34, 8spd)
Front Derailleur: Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Acera
Handlebar: Kona XC/BC Riser (31.8mm x 620mm Wide)
Stem: Kona Road (6�� , 45-49=75, 52-56=90, 58-62=100mm)
Grips: Kona Race Light
Brakes: Shimano 486 Hydraulic Disc 6"
Brake Levers: Shimano 486 Hydraulic Disc

Front hub: Formula Disc
Rear hub: Shimano M475 Disc
Spokes: Sandvik Stainless 15g fr/14g rr
Tyres: Continental CountryRide 700x37C
Rims: Rigida ZAC 2000
Saddle: Kona Comfort
Seatpost: Kona Road
Seat clamp: Kona QR
Colour: Matte Black
Extras: Kona Bell

I would consider the Kona Jake but its not available locally unfortunately.
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