Kona Smoke

[velomaniac]

See those present Kona Smokes in the current Kona line up presented as a sort of hybrid. Are they an old mtb design given new lease of life as a hybrid or are they purpose built hybrids that would not be at home offroad. They seem a good bargain for a steel Kona frame be it of a basic nature ?

 

[Anthony]

I suppose you could use it as a 29er mtb, but I don't know what quality level it is at.

 

[one-eyed_jim]

A few years ago the Smoke was a 26"-wheeled bike with a decent CrMo frame, very cheap parts, and geometry that was very close (if not identical) to Kona's old hardtail geometry.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=22158

In about 2007 or 2008 they changed to 700c. The geometry's still pretty close to what it was - the chainstays got a bit longer, and the longer fork pushes the front end up a bit.

With the right tyres I reckon it would be capable enough for a bit of light off-road.

Components aside, the "Worldbike" is closer to what the Smoke was a few years ago:

http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=worldbike

 

[perry]

I've thought the same as you velo Dirt cheap and look like they could be a bit fun .

 

[Hunter0]

Got one of these myself a few weeks ago as a work bike.

It is very nice to ride, comfortable & very smooth.

 

[Mattythemod]

pretty sure rutland cycles were knockin these out at £199 on e bay a while back ......

 

[jax13]

rutland were selling them cheap - what they seem to do though is stick 50 available on the auction, start it off dirt cheap and each week, knock the price up by a tenner.

i had a look at one for a mate the other week and although they aren't bad for the price, the components aren't the best. if you've got a couple of decent mechs & a crank knocking about in the spares box then they could turn themselves into a decent bike for very good money.

 

[antgreen]

Re:

This is a fine thread resurrection. My Smoke 29er: only the frame, P2 fork and headset are original... SLX 2X10, XT V brakes, Mavic rims laced to Hope hubs, carbon handlebar (to make the nice P2s feel smooth) . I like the retro vibe... One day I'll have the frame painted.