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"Mark Solesbury" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Morning
>
> I'm going to get a new bike. Ive been given the green light from the Mrs -
> But I've a dilema
>
>
> This one?
>
http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_c...roduct_detail.aspx?productid=365&parentid=253
>
> Or this one?
> http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13704&bikeTab=features
>
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Mark
> 9090
>
>


That specialized certainly looks like a nice bike. Within the same price
range, all the bikes will be pretty much even, although personally i would
probably go for a trek. just bought a Trek touring bike and found there
attention to detail very impressive. But basically comes down to personal
preference and how well the bike shop put the bike together.

Sam.


 
Mark Solesbury came up with the following;:
> Morning
>
> I'm going to get a new bike. Ive been given the green light from the Mrs -
> But I've a dilema
>
>
> This one?
> http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_c...roduct_detail.aspx?productid=365&parentid=253
>
> Or this one?
> http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13704&bikeTab=features
>
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Mark
> 9090

Apart from jealous ones you mean?

;)

Personal opinion is there's little to choose, but I would go Kona. Every
time I've ridden a Kona they've inspired confidence but also feel very
quick. Last Specialized I rode was a Stumpjumper and it felt a bit front
heavy. If you're shelling out this much you probably know your stuff
anyway, but get a ride on each of them first, if you can. I'd also see if I
could get wherever I bought them from to swap tyres for whatever your
personal favourites are, at the price these go for they ought to ... ;)

Have fun.

--
Paul ...
(8(|) Homer Rules ..... Doh !!!
ebay 4606797992

 
I sat on a bike that i really really liked yesterday. Perfect i thought. No
price tag though...
I asked.

£5 grand!

You could get a defender for that much!

Mark
9090

"Paul - xxx" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Mark Solesbury came up with the following;:
> > Morning
> >
> > I'm going to get a new bike. Ive been given the green light from the
Mrs -
> > But I've a dilema
> >
> >
> > This one?
> >
http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_c...roduct_detail.aspx?productid=365&parentid=253
> >
> > Or this one?
> > http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13704&bikeTab=features
> >
> > Anyone have any thoughts?
> >
> > Mark
> > 9090
>
> Apart from jealous ones you mean?
>
> ;)
>
> Personal opinion is there's little to choose, but I would go Kona. Every
> time I've ridden a Kona they've inspired confidence but also feel very
> quick. Last Specialized I rode was a Stumpjumper and it felt a bit front
> heavy. If you're shelling out this much you probably know your stuff
> anyway, but get a ride on each of them first, if you can. I'd also see if
I
> could get wherever I bought them from to swap tyres for whatever your
> personal favourites are, at the price these go for they ought to ... ;)
>
> Have fun.
>
> --
> Paul ...
> (8(|) Homer Rules ..... Doh !!!
> ebay 4606797992
>


 
Mark Solesbury came up with the following;:
> ...
>> I sat on a bike that i really really liked yesterday. Perfect i thought.
> No
>> price tag though...
>> I asked.
>>
>> £5 grand!
>>
>> You could get a defender for that much!
>>
>> Mark
>> 9090
>
> This is the boy!
> http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=60557

Heheheheh ... mmmmm I love the Cdale single fork, looks so 'odd' but cool.

--
Paul ...
(8(|) Homer Rules ..... Doh !!!
ebay 4606797992

 
Paul - xxx wrote:
> Mark Solesbury came up with the following;:
>> ...
>>> I sat on a bike that i really really liked yesterday. Perfect i
>>> thought. No price tag though...
>>> I asked.
>>>
>>> £5 grand!
>>>
>>> You could get a defender for that much!
>>>
>>> Mark
>>> 9090
>>
>> This is the boy!
>> http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=60557
>
> Heheheheh ... mmmmm I love the Cdale single fork, looks so 'odd'
> but cool.

You'd think for that price you'd get the two?

--
If Your specification is vague or imprecise, you'll likely get what you
asked for not what you wanted!

He who says it cannot be done would be wise not to interrupt her doing
it.


 
....and Mark Solesbury spake unto the tribes of Usenet, saying...


> Morning
>
> I'm going to get a new bike. Ive been given the green light from the
> Mrs - But I've a dilema
>
>
> This one?
> http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_c...roduct_detail.aspx?productid=365&parentid=253
>
> Or this one?
> http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13704&bikeTab=features
>
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Mark
> 9090

A grand. A bicycle. Or a nice MoT'd roadworthy S3?

One has an engine. One doesn't.
One is a Land Rover. One isn't.

Apart from the fact that the bike probably has better suspension, it's a
no-brainer.

--
Rich
==============================

Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.


 
Like Motorbikes, I suppose they all have qualities you can only determine
from actually riding. For the price of the two in question, surely a test
ride would be available? Personally I like the Specialized, but my only
experience with them are their excellent BMX bikes.
Wolverine.


 


"Mark Solesbury" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Morning
>
> I'm going to get a new bike. Ive been given the green light from the Mrs -
> But I've a dilema
>
>
> This one?
> http://www.konaworld.com/shopping_c...roduct_detail.aspx?productid=365&parentid=253
>
> Or this one?
> http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=13704&bikeTab=features
>
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> Mark
> 9090

Myself and a few other mates all have Trek's. Mine is a cheap model and
does exactly what it says on the tin. My mate has got a Fuel 90, fully
suspended all singing all dancing thing and after having a go on it, if i
did alot of mountain biking i would almost certainly buy one of these.

Dom j



 
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