Norco bigfoot VS kona hoss
06-06-04, 08:58 AM
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i am looking for a new bike. I am a heavy rider, so i've been doin a bit of research, and asking around. I've come up with 2 bikes.
Norco bigfoot, and the kona hoss.
Hoss site-
https://www.konaworld.com/2k4bikes/2k4_hoss.cfm
Bigfoot site-
https://www.norco.com/bikes/2004bikes/bigfoot.htm
Now, i know nothing of these bikes, so i need to know if i am getting ripped off. keep in mind, i am buying in Canadian funds, and i weigh 266 LBS.
I want a bike that will be able to handle trails, curb jumps, and maybe some small jumps if i get confident.
thanks guys!
Norco bigfoot, and the kona hoss.
Hoss site-
https://www.konaworld.com/2k4bikes/2k4_hoss.cfm
Bigfoot site-
https://www.norco.com/bikes/2004bikes/bigfoot.htm
Now, i know nothing of these bikes, so i need to know if i am getting ripped off. keep in mind, i am buying in Canadian funds, and i weigh 266 LBS.
I want a bike that will be able to handle trails, curb jumps, and maybe some small jumps if i get confident.
thanks guys!
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06-06-04, 10:23 AM
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In either case you are not being ripped off. Both bikes fit a value point that works for around a grand canadian. Both bike have similar parts so you can't even make a difference there. Both are partially/fully made in canada. Both geometries are almost identical. And both frames are both very strong. Either bike will do everything you want AND more. (I go quite large on my roast)
Next step. Ride them and find which you like more. The geometries are almost identical but they will still feel different. You may prefer one over the other.
good luck
Next step. Ride them and find which you like more. The geometries are almost identical but they will still feel different. You may prefer one over the other.
good luck
06-06-04, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Next step. Ride them and find which you like more. The geometries are almost identical but they will still feel different. You may prefer one over the other.
good luck
good luck
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Kona might be difficult to find in Ontario. It is popular but not like Norco. When i was living in Guelph I could only find Rm's and Norco and sometimes brodie.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Kona might be difficult to find in Ontario. It is popular but not like Norco. When i was living in Guelph I could only find Rm's and Norco and sometimes brodie.
06-06-04, 11:26 PM
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You might have better luck posting this in the mountain bike forum. These bikes are trail bikes and you might get more responses.
06-07-04, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MERTON
i still like that wolverine. at least for what you want to do.
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It won't break it. Some parts maybe but unless you have a bigger budget that will happen with all bikes...
Big abuse chain...what the heck is that and why...sram chains work fine.
Big abuse chain...what the heck is that and why...sram chains work fine.
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Originally Posted by MERTON
please get a very big chain and use it to lock the bike up. i recomend an abus granite lock and one of the big abus chains.
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Dukes on Queen ST carries Kona. Great service to you. They will treat you well.
and thank you to whoever moved this thread.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
ooooo that kind of chain haha
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No I thought he meant the chain that drives your gearing..I wasn't thinking of security. I don't actually own a chain as I never leave my bike anywhere people can get to it. So I just never think of it.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
No I thought he meant the chain that drives your gearing..I wasn't thinking of security. I don't actually own a chain as I never leave my bike anywhere people can get to it. So I just never think of it.
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Originally Posted by MERTON
i envy you and your closet. 
06-07-04, 08:04 PM
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ok, heres my next question. please go look at the sites, and tell me why i'd pay 200 dollers more for the kona. i cannot figure it out!
thanks guys.
thanks guys.
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You shouldn't. The Norco is a better buy.
I just prefer Kona
I just prefer Kona
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
You shouldn't. The Norco is a better buy.
I just prefer Kona
I just prefer Kona
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Not really worth it. Similar warranty, parts and frame....if it feels the same and is confortable get the cheaper one.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Not really worth it. Similar warranty, parts and frame....if it feels the same and is confortable get the cheaper one.
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Me likey norco better. 
Although I do respect Kona but as previously posted, Norco is everywhere around southern ontario. One of my LBS' carries the complete Norco line (the bike shop is full of their bikes).
Although I do respect Kona but as previously posted, Norco is everywhere around southern ontario. One of my LBS' carries the complete Norco line (the bike shop is full of their bikes).
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Originally Posted by madbiker555
Me likey norco better. Although I do respect Kona but as previously posted, Norco is everywhere around southern ontario. One of my LBS' carries the complete Norco line (the bike shop is full of their bikes).
Although I do respect Kona but as previously posted, Norco is everywhere around southern ontario. One of my LBS' carries the complete Norco line (the bike shop is full of their bikes).
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HEY man I've got a Kona Hoss Dee Lux and its awesome.....I'm 270 and do the kind of riding like you described...I cant break that thing...the rims are still true after over 200 miles of trai riding. PWRDBYTRD has one also, and he raves about it....(ask him) I cant say I know a lot about the norco line, but I can tell you that I love my bike. I also know a guy MIKABIKE has the regular hoss and is over 500 pounds..........if you got other questions, email me at givempills@aol.com............
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Originally Posted by Jaye
So you like Norco better, they are more abundant, and yet you are riding a Kona Cowan...
