Kona Ford bicycle
01-02-09, 01:39 PM
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Kona Ford bicycle
Anyone ever riden one of these? Someone is selling this on CL for $150. Specs are commendable and the bike is advertised as only ridden on the street 2-3 times since he/she got it from Ford back in 01. Im planning on getting it for a buddy for some very light xc.
https://www.konaworld.com/konablast.html
Is it worth it or should I look for something better for about the same price. Only willing to spend $200. Thanks
https://www.konaworld.com/konablast.html
Is it worth it or should I look for something better for about the same price. Only willing to spend $200. Thanks
01-02-09, 01:52 PM
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$100, maybe less.
Heavily ridden or not, it's an old-ass bike.
Heavily ridden or not, it's an old-ass bike.
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01-02-09, 02:00 PM
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It's a solid, basic bike; plus it's already disc-compatible (so you can quickly/cheaply upgrade it to Avid mechanicals and ditch those questuonable Joytechs). I'd go for it.
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01-02-09, 02:35 PM
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for 150 it's fine. The fork isn't great, and like dminor said, avid mechanicals would be a logical upgrade, but after a bit of mainteneance it should a be a solid starter bike.
01-02-09, 03:01 PM
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You gonna eat that?
It came with the Kona-edition Focus, no?
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Oh wait... I thought he was asking how much he should offer. J-play.
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^^ Retro-grouch old person . . . 
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The link you gave says it's a 2001 Kona Blast. The 2009 version has an MSRP of $700. If it's in good shape, it's a very nice bike for $150. What could you find better for that price?
But...is it the right size for your buddy**********
But...is it the right size for your buddy**********
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