So I have a bitchin Santa Cruz V10 that I ride at Diablo and just feel like it may be too much bike for what I'm doing. I don't race it but do want to try the beginner stuff later this summer. I came across a pretty hooked up 07 Stinky that I am considering getting because it may be a better all arounder. can I take the Stinky out in the local XC trails if I had too? Can it handle soem DH stuff when I go to Diablo and Killington? Thanks
Kona Stinky?
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I rode my V10 xc one day because I was bored. I'd rather piss razors than do that again
I just think my V10 is waaayyy too much bike than I really need. Was thinking the Stinky would be more of an all mountain? Would you guy's sell a V10 for a stinky if you weren't racing? How about the Kona air? Thanks for the replies
I just think my V10 is waaayyy too much bike than I really need. Was thinking the Stinky would be more of an all mountain? Would you guy's sell a V10 for a stinky if you weren't racing? How about the Kona air? Thanks for the replies
A coilair would ride most stuff at a resort I'd think. I rode my 6" Enduro last year at Keystone on black diamonds and felt comfortable. I took it on a double black and walked 1 section (I wasn't wearing armor or a full face though).
I have a Commencal Meta6 now. If I had to have one bike I'd sell my DH and keep the Meta6 (or Enduro if I still had that).
I think a 6" bike with a beefy front fork and a Float/Monarch (XC type shock) on back will work good on XC and still be able to handle most resort trails.
I have a Commencal Meta6 now. If I had to have one bike I'd sell my DH and keep the Meta6 (or Enduro if I still had that).
I think a 6" bike with a beefy front fork and a Float/Monarch (XC type shock) on back will work good on XC and still be able to handle most resort trails.
Why are you so fixed on Kona? Stinky is an mediecore bike and you can go better be it giant reign x, specialized sx trail or any other light fr bike.I rode my V10 xc one day because I was bored. I'd rather piss razors than do that again
I just think my V10 is waaayyy too much bike than I really need. Was thinking the Stinky would be more of an all mountain? Would you guy's sell a V10 for a stinky if you weren't racing? How about the Kona air? Thanks for the replies
SERIOUSLY!
Used to own a stinky and riding up hill was like riding an angry pogo-stick.
There are lots of bikes which will pedal much better than the stinky and descend almost as well.
Look for an "all-mountain" (translation 6") bike with aggressive geometry. Like NAYR said the nomad is worth checking out as long as you aren't a big fella, the rear triangle is a little flexy.
Avoid air-sprung suspension. The added weight for springs is worth it to make an AM bike more forgiving on the downhills IMO.
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Look at a Transition BottleRocket or Trek Remedy.
Kona Coilair is the bike you want, good all around trail bike that still rips at the resort.
http://www.konaworld.com/09_coilairdeluxe_u.cfm
http://www.konaworld.com/09_coilairdeluxe_u.cfm
I have seen guys on South Mountain in Phoenix do some incredible climbs on Stinkys, but I would not recommend it.
Ride a Stinky and check it out, and then go buy a Bullit.
I ride an 07 Stinky. If you are seated, it pedals really well, but it is impossibly pogo-y out of the saddle. Yes, that's with propedal cranked all the way. A really ****ty bike for DH racing if you ever need to do any standing pendalling. Try a Demo, I had an old bighit it pedalled amazingly well with that FSR thing specialized has.
dont buy a kona
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Owch.I rode my V10 xc one day because I was bored. I'd rather piss razors than do that again
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Like it has been said, there are many other bikes other than a Kona that will pedal MUCH better and still descend just as well or better than a Kona. If you are looking to trade someone your bike for another one I'm sure you can find a much better bike than a Kona with 6" front and rear that will do just what you want. When i first got into biking i thought Konas were the $hit. Then i realized how many better suspension designs exist than the Kona with its astronomical amount of brake jack and mediocre pedalling.
I have an 05 Stinky that is now my lift access bike only but it did about a year and a half as my trail/fr bike. climbed fine, bit on the heavy side but fine.
Like many people said, go with the Nomad. Hell, it's one of the most amazing bikes I've ridden. Good for climbing, and a ton load of fun when going down. With a burly build, it can take medium to bit big jumps decently, and if you could get a VPP2 one, it'll pedal even better.
I'm going to give the Stinky credit for at least one thing. It may not pedal the best, but the geo is ****ing dialed. That is all.
Only for a while. This year it's nice but I still remember them with 17.9'' CS.
That's on the 08's. I have one. It's super stable, but it isn't hard to get my weight back and manual. Remember, when the suspension compresses they shorten.
Like many similar bikes with shorter stays
Touche. It (the geo) looks wack on paper, but it rides real nice. Brake Jack is an issue, but it teaches you to stay off the brakes in the rough. As for pedaling, just pedal smoother, or faster. Unless I'm making real jerky pedal strokes it doesn't bob too bad.Like many similar bikes with shorter stays
It's not that bad. I loved mine, a few years back when the fux-bar linkage wasn't super outdated. The four-bar makes for a fun, active ride. It's just that there are better bikes out there (especially for pedaling).wow, so the general consensus is that Kona's are not that good. I always thought they were
One thing Kona does well is the price point. You can get some rocking deals on completes if you look.
Also, I have heard some good things about the "magic-link" from a few people. Sounds interesting and it may make a bike like the coiler into a very well rounded ride.
friends don't let friends ride Konas
I will trade you my stinky for your V10, completely serious
Konas are not a bad dela for the money, lets face it, there is alot more worse options out there to pick from. It may not be the best climber, but it isnt terrible<Yes, I spent considerable time on one>. Its going to be a big shift from the V10 for ya, but belive you will enjoy the Kona.
What's the big deal about the Driver 8. The geo looks a little wack for having 8 inches.
The Geo to me looks more like an overly aggressive AM bike, that is very DH worthy. It seems quite the cool bike for the average racer/rider, little steeper than you would expect from a Full on race bike, little higher BB than you expect from a full blown DH bike. Good all around build for the aerage person.
That's what I was kind of thinking. The V10 looks like overkill for a lot of people and the Driver 8 seems more practical I guess. It's just a little short and steep for my liking.
i don't know why everyone hates on the stinky's. i had so much fun on mine. I've spent a massive amount of time the past 3 seasons on a blindside, bottlerocket, commencal furious, commencal supreme dh, dirtbag, sunday, and lesser time on other big name bikes and i still thought my stinky was the funnest bike i owned. i didn't really go uphill but for the freeride trails i did, it was so much fun
That is what I've been hearing so that's why I wanted to try one. Alot of people take what they read on internet forums as gospel. I have some people telling me I won't like the Stinky and they never even rode one.i don't know why everyone hates on the stinky's. i had so much fun on mine. I've spent a massive amount of time the past 3 seasons on a blindside, bottlerocket, commencal furious, commencal supreme dh, dirtbag, sunday, and lesser time on other big name bikes and i still thought my stinky was the funnest bike i owned. i didn't really go uphill but for the freeride trails i did, it was so much fun
That's the internet for ya. Those bikes are FUN, durable, and cheap. I don't see anything wrong with that.That is what I've been hearing so that's why I wanted to try one. Alot of people take what they read on internet forums as gospel. I have some people telling me I won't like the Stinky and they never even rode one.
like i know there's brake jack and it could have been that i was more worried about riding than whether my $5k bike was in perfect condition but it was awesomely fun. i loved the suspension that i had on it, and everything was just perfect
edit: and mine was just gangsta as hell
edit: and mine was just gangsta as hell
I have an '09 CoilAir I picked up at the beginning of the month.
For trail riding, its great. Climbs well, descends well.
I used to have a 2000 Stinky, it was a great bike. Two friends ride '05 and '06 Stinky's and they are solid. Under the right rider, you can do some amazing stuff. The dude on the '05 rode 3 days in Moab with us, including the Whole Enchilada (Porcupine), with a 7 mile road ride back, a whole day pedalling in Fruita and GJ, then a 20+ mile ride on Sovereign Trail. He wasn't the fastest, but he did it.
I think you'll enjoy it.
For trail riding, its great. Climbs well, descends well.
I used to have a 2000 Stinky, it was a great bike. Two friends ride '05 and '06 Stinky's and they are solid. Under the right rider, you can do some amazing stuff. The dude on the '05 rode 3 days in Moab with us, including the Whole Enchilada (Porcupine), with a 7 mile road ride back, a whole day pedalling in Fruita and GJ, then a 20+ mile ride on Sovereign Trail. He wasn't the fastest, but he did it.
I think you'll enjoy it.