Giant Iguana
10-08-02 | 07:10 AM
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From: texas
Bikes: bianchi boron xl, kona explosif, kona unit, khs comp tandem
i bought an iguana as my first mtb. it was a perfectly good bike. at the time, it had alivio fr. and deore rear der.. of course i got upgrade fever and eventually traded it in on gt zaskar. giant is great for value. my daughter has the yukon se. good luck!
10-08-02 | 10:07 AM
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From: Moscow, Russia
Bikes: '01 Norco 125cc, '09 Merida 901
Originally posted by DVD
That set me wondering. Which is the stronger frame Kona or Giant??
That set me wondering. Which is the stronger frame Kona or Giant??
I'm buying either Blast or Iguana (unless I'll find a better offer, i.e. used), but it will surely be Blast if Iguana's frame is not a lot better.
10-08-02 | 11:28 AM
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From: Whistler,BC
Bikes: Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 +, 2002 Transition Dirtbag, Kona Roast 2002
Depends on your ranking system of serious and recreational.
For normal riding in normal areas it can go hard. I know 3 people who broke them within a month because of the single track up here. But really they aren't built for that kinda of riding
For normal riding in normal areas it can go hard. I know 3 people who broke them within a month because of the single track up here. But really they aren't built for that kinda of riding
10-08-02 | 02:21 PM
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From: Whistler,BC
Bikes: Trek Fuel EX 8 27.5 +, 2002 Transition Dirtbag, Kona Roast 2002
Wow was I obtuse. No the iquana. ...I never hear any complaints about Kona's around here. Except the higher end ones are underspec'ed ... but it is worth the sacrifice for tough.
...I never hear any complaints about Kona's around here. Except the higher end ones are underspec'ed ... but it is worth the sacrifice for tough.
10-09-02 | 02:02 PM
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i have an 02 giant iguana and all i can say is its a great bike...i also got upgrade fever..so far ive got new bars,grips,shifters,seat,rims,hubs,tires,185mm disks and it is a great bike...
only things to look out for are if you are planning on doing some hardcore bashin youll need some new rims and tires
only things to look out for are if you are planning on doing some hardcore bashin youll need some new rims and tires
10-09-02 | 06:05 PM
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Originally posted by MeHT
Get Kona Blast - it's the same price, but the specs are better. The frame materials is different though, I wonder if Giant has a tougher frame.
Get Kona Blast - it's the same price, but the specs are better. The frame materials is different though, I wonder if Giant has a tougher frame.
Iguana has similar parts for less.
Every knows Giants bikes are the best bang for the buck.
CASE CLOSED.
10-09-02 | 06:11 PM
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From: Moscow, Russia
Bikes: '01 Norco 125cc, '09 Merida 901
Iguana:
https://www.giant-bicycle.com/us/030....22&model=10633
Blast:
https://www.konaworld.com/2k3/2k3_blast.cfm
In my LBS Blast will be $750 CDN. Iguana - $700-800. In the other LBS I saw Iguana '02 with a 'sale-price' of $750.
https://www.giant-bicycle.com/us/030....22&model=10633
Blast:
https://www.konaworld.com/2k3/2k3_blast.cfm
In my LBS Blast will be $750 CDN. Iguana - $700-800. In the other LBS I saw Iguana '02 with a 'sale-price' of $750.
