Originally Posted by
Malchron
I also agree on need to put a 34 in the back and a 28 up front (that is what I did). No bike comes with the right gearing for most people.
The stock gearing has so far worked for me, except for one 'shortcut' hill on my commute that I can't climb anymore. Even on my old 28/34 mountain bike, it was a struggle, as the front tire wouldn't stay on the ground, but if I stood up out of the saddle, the back tire would slip.
Originally Posted by
Malchron
And the Kona braze-on alignment thing is still going on. Nothing on mine was off or causing problems, but I will say that they were sloppy. Basically the same thing thermador noticed
Yep, the braze-ons on my frame are totally fine, but the ones on the fork could use a little improvement.
Originally Posted by
Malchron
So if you are reading this because you are interested in getting a 2010 Sutra, just know that a 2009 would still be a great deal.
I almost bought a 2009 model, but I didn't like the bright green as well as the brown. If you're in Portland,
Bike Gallery is selling them for $1,049 and their website says they have all of the sizes in stock.