Kona Howler 06 or Haro Werx 7
08-26-06, 12:36 PM
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Kona Howler 06 or Haro Werx 7
sup,
I've gotten nice prices on these two bikes but I dont know which one to buy :/
So I was wondering, What does the experts have to say?
https://www.harobikes.com/2006/atb/werx7.php# (at 2000$)
or
https://www.konabikes.co.uk/2k6bikes/howler_2k6.php (at 1900$)
Which one is the best?
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I've gotten nice prices on these two bikes but I dont know which one to buy :/
So I was wondering, What does the experts have to say?
https://www.harobikes.com/2006/atb/werx7.php# (at 2000$)
or
https://www.konabikes.co.uk/2k6bikes/howler_2k6.php (at 1900$)
Which one is the best?
!
08-26-06, 08:34 PM
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depends
On one hand, you have a FR bike, and a DH bike on the other.
What kind of riding will you be doing exactly?
The Kona is a little short on travel (IMO) for a true DH rig, but it has a FAIRLY solid component set...the Haro has good travel, but I'm not a fan of Manitou forks or shocks, and the geometry of the rear swingarm doesn't allow a true vertical movement of the rear wheel.
Also, 6061 aluminum isn't as strong as the 7005 Al used on the Kona frame.
On looks, I definatly think the Haro beats the Kona. The Haro is certainly a nice-looking bike.
I can definatly see good and bad points about both bikes....for the money, i'd go with the Kona.
And no, I'm not being biased because I own a Kona Dawg Deluxe.
What kind of riding will you be doing exactly?
The Kona is a little short on travel (IMO) for a true DH rig, but it has a FAIRLY solid component set...the Haro has good travel, but I'm not a fan of Manitou forks or shocks, and the geometry of the rear swingarm doesn't allow a true vertical movement of the rear wheel.
Also, 6061 aluminum isn't as strong as the 7005 Al used on the Kona frame.
On looks, I definatly think the Haro beats the Kona. The Haro is certainly a nice-looking bike.
I can definatly see good and bad points about both bikes....for the money, i'd go with the Kona.
And no, I'm not being biased because I own a Kona Dawg Deluxe.
08-26-06, 08:39 PM
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I don't think you should get either. The Howler is a kid's DH bike. The other has Manipoo stance suspension (STAY FAR AWAY) and I just wouldn't trust it.
Keep looking though!
Edit:
https://www.norco.com/ts/pass/templat...ree&col=silver
Keep looking though!
Edit:
https://www.norco.com/ts/pass/templat...ree&col=silver
08-26-06, 09:05 PM
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here is a good bike in that price range:
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/06/CUSA/model-6VG6.html
I used to own a Cannondale. The bike was nothing short of bomb-proof.
The link I posted is to a Cannondale Gemini 600, a good DH rig.
Fork is the Marzzochi Drop-Off Triple 170mm
Shock is Fox Vanilla R.
Good solid frame, good components, good reputation, and it costs $1799USD.
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/06/CUSA/model-6VG6.html
I used to own a Cannondale. The bike was nothing short of bomb-proof.
The link I posted is to a Cannondale Gemini 600, a good DH rig.
Fork is the Marzzochi Drop-Off Triple 170mm
Shock is Fox Vanilla R.
Good solid frame, good components, good reputation, and it costs $1799USD.
08-27-06, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gastro
Umm, no it's not.
The howler is a 4x rig.
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08-27-06, 10:09 PM
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I rode an 06 Howler with a 150mm travel 66 today. Definitely a passable trailbike.
One thing to note - the Howler is single ring specific. The chainstay is not configured to allow a granny ring, nor is the crank tapped for it. Not a bad design, just purpose built.
One thing to note - the Howler is single ring specific. The chainstay is not configured to allow a granny ring, nor is the crank tapped for it. Not a bad design, just purpose built.
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Originally Posted by konarider24
The howler is a 4x rig.
I guess it could go either way.
08-27-06, 10:16 PM
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That's actually the Downhill/4X category. https://www.konabikes.co.uk/
It's certainly not in the kids' category.
It's certainly not in the kids' category.
08-27-06, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason222
The Howler is a kid's DH bike.
And thats why Trent Kidd rides one????
08-28-06, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by gastro
That's actually the Downhill/4X category. https://www.konabikes.co.uk/
It's certainly not in the kids' category.
It's certainly not in the kids' category.
Oh he's kidding us, didn't you get it?
Jason knows his stuff, man.
