the performance isn't quite so stinky (Kona Stinky)

Member Name: MATTYT2

Product:	Kona Stinky
Date:	26/02/09 (142 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: great bike for your money

Disadvantages: not sure there are any

Firstly I'd like to point out that this bike can be picked up for around 800 quid which is surprisingly good value for a bike of this calibre.

I got mine from a local shop that I have used before so it was working fine from as soon as I got it. The designers seem to have gone for the assumption that stronger is better - and on a freeride bike this is exactly what you want.

The triple crown fork is strong and reliable, although quite tricky to service. I was slightly disappointed with the brakes and was forced to change the hoses although this probably wasn't the fault of Kona. The shifters are more than halfway decent and the rear shock is simply immense. It soaks up trail bumps like they're not there and Kona have obviously been talking to their resident dirt jumpers the Llacondeguys because it damps the big hits like they don't exist.

Overall an excellent bike for your money. All the equipment is strong and reliable at remarkably good value.

Summary: excellent bike at a (relatively) excellent price