$450 for a kona stinky?
12-12-04, 02:58 AM
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What year is it? It might be a really old one...
12-12-04, 03:20 AM
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Well unless its broken or something he knows about that you dont (but if he's a good friend he probably wouldn't fo to you) it sounds pretty good. Just make sure you check it over before buying.
12-12-04, 04:57 AM
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id check the sprokets and frame welds. take it for a ride shift gears, do simple tricks etc to make sure ur comfortable with it.
12-12-04, 06:16 AM
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Yeah definately check the weld spots and head tube area. Like hardinge915 said, have a ride and make sure you're comfortable with it. If you dont like how it rides, dont buy it.
12-12-04, 01:38 PM
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Why not take your friend to the bike store have them look at it (with you there) and if it checks out, buy it immediately!
What a deal! Sure is a nice friend
What a deal! Sure is a nice friend
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If it's a good bike you gotta jump on that!
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Originally Posted by Downhill_Wanabe
Friend of mine said he would sell his kona stinky to me for $450, its a sweet bike but is it a good deal? Or could i get a better price? Arent they about $1500 retail?
12-12-04, 06:09 PM
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That's because we live in Australia and are stooged with bike prices.
Aldo check all the pivots and feel for play in the rear. Also look at the top and bottom of the shock and check if there is any leaking oil.
Aldo check all the pivots and feel for play in the rear. Also look at the top and bottom of the shock and check if there is any leaking oil.
12-12-04, 06:59 PM
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dont forget to check fork crowns!
SC forks on a freeride bike... Look for cracks under the crown near the steerer
also see how true the wheels are, a bashed weelset usally means a trashed bike...
SC forks on a freeride bike... Look for cracks under the crown near the steerer
also see how true the wheels are, a bashed weelset usally means a trashed bike...
12-12-04, 08:15 PM
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If its an 04 Stinky, its got Drop Off Triples (DC fork). But still a good idea to check crowns.
12-12-04, 08:18 PM
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sounds like a deal, but be careful, if this guy is a good friend there should be no problems but you can never be too careful.
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yeah, if he wont let you ride it (which he should) back spin and check to make sure all the teeth are on the spokets, otherwise you may end up payin full price for repairs, sorry Raiyn
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12-13-04, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by hardinge915
yeah, if he wont let u ride it
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i had a look today, i check every spot, went for a ride, did some heavy weight pedaling, checked all the gears, forks work fine, brakes are all good, ive got him to give it to a bike shop for them to certify all welds and things are ok, and they will give me a signed form of approval, neat huh?
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well done, you just picked up yourself a great bike if the dealer thinks its ok. Congratulations
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Kona stinky is like 1500 us and 2000 cdn.
