should i buy a Kona Stinky 2005 (normal stinky) or a Kona Stinky 2006 (normal stinky)
- Thread starter edwinrdz
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You should probably just get a used Santa Cruz Bullit, they'll handle pretty much anything. And have you seen the rootbeer paintjob? It's pretty dope. My friend told me that he was able to fit a 3.0 Gazzaloddi tire in the rear of his Bullit too. I don't think you can fit that big of a tire on a Stinky. Just my $0.02.
I have an '05 Stinky with Fox 40 it has been a sweet ride, and easily handles everything here in the southeast. But I would love to get my hands on an '06 I think the new frame design is "hawt"
, although I have not ridden one yet.
, although I have not ridden one yet.
You need a Bullit. They are lighter, have better geometry and you can put a 3" tire on it for those drop-to-flat sessions.
Edwin, find a shop where you can ride different bikes first and find something you like. dexter and mtbn are way too gnar to answer a straight question, because they think if you don't ride what they ride then you suck, but they're punk kids, so don't worry about it.
Dude, the guy asked about a Stinky not a bullit. And the bullit will prob. 2X the price of a Kona.
Get what ever is cheaper, they are pretty much the same bike execpt for the build kit.
Get what ever is cheaper, they are pretty much the same bike execpt for the build kit.
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that should help.
that should help.
You should get the 05 because the 06 rocker arms flex alot because they made them diffrent. here's and article on the 06 stinky.
http://www.galbraithmt.com/gear/kona_stinky.html
http://www.galbraithmt.com/gear/kona_stinky.html
I love my '06 stinky!
Here's my review: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154526
Hope that helps...
Here's my review: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154526
Hope that helps...
Kona is sending out new rear rockers for the 06s. It was a common problem and some would even bend/break. My buddy bent his in a couple rides.
They are sending out the solid rockers and the flexy rearend problem is solved. Get the 06.
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=168587
They are sending out the solid rockers and the flexy rearend problem is solved. Get the 06.
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=168587
If you have the money, get the '06. I like the low standover design. What besides that, did they change for '06?
how about dont get a kona period, haha, but 06 over 05
Get A 2007 Demo 8!
good point
Me neither after feeling spoiled by my bullit.That said I sure wouldn't wanna ride one after being spoiled.
derka derka yeah he should totaly get like an awsome yeti 303 for like a million bucks, like totaly sweet.
either one is good. get the cheaper one (regular stinky)