2007 Kona Stinky
hey guys.
I hate to do the "is this a good deal thing" but here I am. Currently I am riding a 2006 Kona Caldera, but I have found a 2007 Stinky for sale in my city. The Guy is asking $1,000 for it. Is this a good deal? I'm going to check it out tomorrow, to see the frame size and what shape its in, but it sounds really good to me. thoughts? |
any one?
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/kona%20stinky%2007.jpg
I don't know enough about the Kona line up to help you, but try these links: http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6 http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/freeri...6_1543crx.aspx |
Are you planning on using it for its intended use, or for XC type stuff (like the only guy I've ever met with a Stinky does).
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Originally Posted by vik
(Post 8384464)
I don't know enough about the Kona line up to help . . . .
To the OP - - it is not a "deal" or anything at that price. If it hasn't been thrashed or abused, it is an acceptable value. The Stinky is one of the lasting marques of the brand for sure; and if you like the ride of their walking-beam faux-bar suspension, it should do what you ask of it. Little niggle: If you get it and it still has the Gravity external BB, pay attention to the plastic dust seals on the outside of the cups. They deteriorate quickly in dirty/muddy conditions and quickly let the bearings get trashed. |
Originally Posted by dminor
(Post 8384587)
Then one wonders why you responded
I don't have to know anything about a specific Kona model to know the OP would get some help following those links. And I responded because the OP posted twice and nobody was helping him out. What's with the bad attitude???...:crash: |
Originally Posted by ca7erham
(Post 8384569)
Are you planning on using it for its intended use, or for XC type stuff (like the only guy I've ever met with a Stinky does).
To the OP - - it is not a "deal" or anything at that price. If it hasn't been thrashed or abused, it is an acceptable value. The Stinky is one of the lasting marques of the brand for sure; and if you like the ride of their walking-beam faux-bar suspension, it should do what you ask of it. |
Originally Posted by Guitar King
(Post 8384850)
I ride mostly XC, I would never FULLY use it.
I would personally not it for XC, that guy was in WAY better shape than I am, and I'm sure he had more experience, but I could kill him on climbs and just the general XC stuff we rode. |
Originally Posted by vik
(Post 8384705)
What's with the bad attitude???...:crash:
All he did was state something rather obvious. If the OP is not smart enough to google some answers prior to posting a question...then he doesn't deserve your un-educated response. I'm the one with the bad attitude. |
I think I speak for all of us when I say J-E-R-K.
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Originally Posted by chelboed
(Post 8385520)
If you had spent any time here instead of waltzing in and starting up with D...you would know that he is incapable of having a bad attitude.
All he did was state something rather obvious. If the OP is not smart enough to google some answers prior to posting a question...then he doesn't deserve your un-educated response. I'm the one with the bad attitude. |
I'm not trying to steal your thunder, jerkyard.
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Just as long as we understand each other. We could set up some joint custody. I'll get Monday, Wednesday, Friday. You get Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. We'll alternate Sundays.
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All I require is one day with a pink-panty'd whiner with a chip on his shoulder to purge my evil for the week...though he must be gullible enough to come back for seconds.
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Originally Posted by ca7erham
(Post 8385540)
I think I speak for all of us when I say J-E-R-K.
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If you do not plan to do any DH or at least aggressive trail riding, the Stinky is a waste of your money. Is $1000 a deal for it (somebody bought that thing to use as a commuter?!!)? Maybe; depends on the condition of the bike, I suppose.
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Originally Posted by Guitar King
(Post 8384850)
I ride mostly XC, I would never FULLY use it.
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
(Post 8387229)
Then you might want to keep looking. My son has one and he loves it for DH runs but it's a lot of bike to pedal around.
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Originally Posted by oleanshoebox
(Post 8386551)
if you do not plan to do any dh or at least aggressive trail riding, the stinky is a waste of your money.
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Its an alright deal for a new bike. But there are better out there. The parts on it will break pretty fast.
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Hey, welcome back, WGG! I thought you were lost forever.
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haha, thanks. I thought someone might notice. But you were the only person I can reconize. I got a message saying happy b-day from bikeforums, and totally forgot about it till today. Its good to be back.
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