Kona Dew Deluxe vs Trek 7500 FX
06-15-05, 09:23 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 7
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Kona Dew Deluxe vs Trek 7500 FX
So after reading numerous posts in the forum, and numerous test rides, I am down to 2 choices.
Kona Dew Deluxe and Trek 7500 FX
Price wise, these two are fairly close. Kona Dew Deluxe sells for $600 and the Trek 7500 FX is $660.
Which one would you choose?
Thanks!!
Kona Dew Deluxe and Trek 7500 FX
Price wise, these two are fairly close. Kona Dew Deluxe sells for $600 and the Trek 7500 FX is $660.
Which one would you choose?
Thanks!!
06-15-05, 10:42 PM
#2
Bike Junkie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Posts: 1,620
Bikes: 2013 Orange Brompton M3L; 2006 Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Fixie (Eddy Orange); 2022 Surly Cross Check, Black
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 26 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
1 Post
I'd check ebay to see if you'd find a better deal first...
06-16-05, 04:27 AM
#4
Telecommunication
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Fort Payne, AL
Posts: 604
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by EXCALIBUR
I like the Kona Dew Deluxe.
06-16-05, 06:58 AM
#5
He drop me
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central PA
Posts: 11,664
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 138 Post(s)
Liked 12 Times
in
9 Posts
Kona for the lower price, disc brakes, and wheels with a real spoke count rather than the paired spoke crap on the Trek. Plus there are just less Konas around...my area anyway.
__________________
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
06-16-05, 07:10 AM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oregon
Posts: 50
Bikes: Miyata, Cannondale, Jamis, Madwagon, Peugeot and Fuji mixtie's
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I test rode the 7500FX and the Jamis Coda Sport last weekend. Both are very nice bikes. For me tne Jamis had a slight edge in smoothness(steel). If you can fit one of these into your comparo I think you will be pleased. They cost less than the 7500 too. https://www.jamisbikes.com/bikes/05_codasport.html
06-18-05, 12:38 PM
#7
Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NJ
Posts: 1
Bikes: Jamis Coda Comp
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I looked at the Jamis Coda Comp, Kona Dew Dlx, Trek 7500 FX and the Giant FCR 2. The Trek was heavier than I wanted and the Dew Dlx was on back order. it came down to FCR vs the Comp. I went with the Comp because it felt more resilient. I would say try as many bikes as you can and go by feel, not just specs.
06-21-05, 05:44 PM
#8
Spandex Disaster
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Hillsville
Posts: 554
Bikes: Scott Contessa CR1 (2006); Kona Dew Deluxe (2005); Roadmaster Little 500 SS (1997); Peugeot UO10 (1980)
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have a Dew Deluxe and I love it- it goes everywhere and does everything I want it to do, and is sturdy but fairly lightweight. Plus, it's hella good-looking!
06-21-05, 06:14 PM
#9
Old Woman on a Catrike
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ocala, FL
Posts: 434
Bikes: Catrike 5.5.9., Trek Madone 5.2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I just bought a 7500FX for $599 - check around - you don't have to pay $660. I love the bike - comfortable, reasonably fast and sturdy enough for a BIG rider.
06-23-05, 12:38 AM
#10
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 7
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by chiphead
I looked at the Jamis Coda Comp, Kona Dew Dlx, Trek 7500 FX and the Giant FCR 2. The Trek was heavier than I wanted and the Dew Dlx was on back order. it came down to FCR vs the Comp.
06-23-05, 02:01 AM
#11
Proud To Be An American
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: USA
Posts: 363
Bikes: 2004 Giant Cypress SX 2006 Giant OCR 3
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'm pretty partial to Giant bikes. Nevertheless, if you can check out a Giant FCR-2, it is one nice bike.
