Originally Posted by The Great Stonk
i work for halfords as a bike specialist, were currently stocking 06 kona's.
compared to last years cindercone the 06 is a bit of a step back, it has a much heavier and bulky frame, a few parts have been downgraded, sole brakes instead of hfx 9's are a real let down, oem forks. id much rather have an 05 then an 06, imho the 06 is about £150 over priced, you can get ALOT more bike for less money if you look around.
you from the uk. because i work in halfords and i keep looking at it but i have seen a specialized which is abit better but with sram gears which im told arent that good. also i dont know were i would be able to pick up a 05 kona cindercone also i think that the kona is about £100 over what i should be compaired to the specialized hardrock pro.