[Night_Falcon]

I'm getting a kona operator in a few weeks, and i can't deside if I should get S or M
I'm about 175sm, our trails are mostly technical and not very fast
Any advice?

 

[StabprimoMonkee]

I think you already answered yourself.

I'm 186cm tall and previously owned M Stab (2004) and now own an L Stab (2009). I had no qualms over me old Stab, but I like the new one better.

Since you are also between sizes - think about what kind of cockpit suits you best. I found out recently, that roomy cockpit works better and that indeed bigger bikes are easier to control. The wheelbase by itself won't make your trails unrideable.

 

[Night_Falcon]

Well, my current bike is an Intense Uzzi vpx, size L, but with cut down seat tube. However it's a FR bike and i still find it a bit too short.
I've tryed a friend's Session 8 M and it fits perfect, but the kona is a bit longer

 

[dhr-racer]

I'm 170cm and went with the medium based on the measurements i took between my DHR and the Op. Its pretty close, the small is a VERY short cockpit, I would go at least medium. measure your current top tube and compare it to kona's geo on the website and go from there

 

[emerywd]

What did you go for?

I've ordered one today and agonised over the sizing too.
I'm 173cm and had exactly the same dilemma between S & M. I rang every Kona dealer and the consensus was that I'd probably be ok on either.

The M Top tube is longer than my XC bike and my Reign X. The S top tube is shorter than both too.
I ordered the small on the basis that the cockpit would only really be compromised when pedalling and not standing up. On the flip side, it would be less of a stretch when standing.

Great deals on these bikes if you look around

 

[Night_Falcon]

There was a delay with the order of my bike, but it's on its way now. I ordered an M, after comparing the geometry with the session 8 (it's pretty identical, the kona has a slightly longer wheelbase and a slightly shorter chainstay)
I rode a friend's session 8 and it felt perfect.
The price i'm getting the bike for is just amazing, actually kona's sponsoring a local DH team and i'm on it, so I get the bike for about 1300 EU, which is less than what i sold my last bike for
It's gonna be here in around 10 days. So stoked!