June '04 Mountain Bike Action had a full test on the Kona Hoss - - worth a read still if you want a thorough evaluation. Maybe some people think the Rainier looks 'girly' because of the low swoop to the top tube; but in my mind, that lowers the standover height and stays out of your way better in the technical stuff. Nothing 'girly' in the forming/gusseting around the head tube either.
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