If I were to choose my personal favorite bike under $2k, I would pick the Kona Kula (not what I own). I actually bought a Kona Cinder Cone at the beginning of the year, and although I love it..the Kula was not out yet at that time, or I would have bought this instead. What you get: Scandium frame..yes Scandium is a ultra rare (only 2 tons per year produced) metal that Russia made missiles out of. When mixed with aluminum it makes it 50% stronger than standard aluminum, and able to make the walls of the tubes thinner because of this..making the bike lighter (my bike weighs as much as a titanium bike, but half the cost). Next up..very nice mix of XT and Deore components, and a higher end RockShox Recon Gold with through axil (thicker stronger so your wheel doesnt fall off). Price is $1799, and that seems a bit steep, but when you ride a Kona Scandium frame you will notice it really is something else. My Cinder Cone also has a very similar Scandium frame, but with lower grade components that I had to upgrade..making my bike cost about the same..after upgrading to XT components, and I still have a lesser fork. Locally this bike is available at Kyles Bike Shop in the milk district.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:44:38 +0000
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