tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post8387955276215091656..comments2023-05-24T05:05:49.488-04:00Comments on family//bike//words: Kona Smoke 2-9 ReviewDerrickPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09034165897877375002noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-73868544514252843952010-05-03T05:49:54.867-04:002010-05-03T05:49:54.867-04:00Thank You Derrick,
That really helps.
I haven...Thank You Derrick,<br /><br />That really helps. <br />I haven't yet made my decision. I'm gonna wait a couple of months and if I save up enough money I might buy Cannondale trail sl 5 (not a 29er, but I'm in love with it's looks). If not, I'll probably go for Kona.<br />Thank you once again for taking the time to write these responses!<br /><br />Cheers<br />SergejUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152238716481050961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-62597207920271276482010-05-01T09:04:25.089-04:002010-05-01T09:04:25.089-04:00I wouldn't say that it's too heavy at all....I wouldn't say that it's too heavy at all. I would be a little conscious of the grip shifters. I seemed to accidentally shift a bunch when I hit bumps (which you're bound to do when mtb'ing). Otherwise, I'd definitely call it a worthy trail machine. I was surprised how much the larger wheels and tires helped to roll over anything it hit. Front suspension was less needed with such a tall wheel. I think you'd be fine to run it on trails.<br /><br />I don't have any toe clearance issues at all. It does with the fenders on it but i took them off. But I don't have a suer large foot. <br /><br />As far as handling goes, I think it's fine. It took a lot to get used to since it's a mix of flat bars 700c wheels and fat tires. So it is different than anything else i ride. It turns slower than my road bike (not as twitchy either) but doesn't feel as controlled as my smaller wheeled mtb. <br /><br />Hope that helps!DerrickPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034165897877375002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-51334832746672588462010-04-30T20:13:23.799-04:002010-04-30T20:13:23.799-04:00Thanks a lot for the response!
I am considering ri...Thanks a lot for the response!<br />I am considering riding it as a mtb actually (nothing too crazy without the shocks on the front fork).<br />I've read a couple of reviews, and where I am I can't go in the shop and have a look at it, I would have to order it.<br />So I've got bunch of questions: is it too heavy, how does it handle, does the front wheel clip your toes when you turn..<br />I'm a mid-level avid rider and I taught this could give me a perspective of riding a 29er mtb for fairly little money, so if you happen to have a bit spare time any advice would be well appreciated<br /><br />SergejUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152238716481050961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-89121127132859354332010-04-30T10:41:38.790-04:002010-04-30T10:41:38.790-04:00Sergej,
Mine is a 16" and I'm about 5...Sergej,<br /><br />Mine is a 16" and I'm about 5'8" tall. It fits a lot more like a "comfort" bike than my other rides... very upright.DerrickPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034165897877375002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943563221520693631.post-74715393493670605142010-04-29T16:45:10.589-04:002010-04-29T16:45:10.589-04:00Hi Derrick,
Could you tell me what size is your K...Hi Derrick,<br /><br />Could you tell me what size is your Kona Smoke and how tall are you?<br />I really like the concept(Cro-Moly frame and price help a lot) of this bike and am strongly considering buying it.<br /><br />Thanks<br />SergUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152238716481050961noreply@blogger.com