Banned1 Banned Banned 734 Member For: 14y 3m Gender: Male Location: Caloundra Posted 20/11/11 05:43 AM Share Posted 20/11/11 05:43 AM I have a 2005 kona stinky that hasn't been used in 4yrs, has been wall decoration. needs fork seals done and brake master cylinder seals due to no usage. bike was well over 3k back then, still rides awesome and current bikes are about the 5k mark ! $750 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Member 1,869 Member For: 21y 4m 6d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 20/11/11 09:11 AM Share Posted 20/11/11 09:11 AM Benny that bike looks like a BOSS, sooo tough, how much that set you back?Yeh man, me and J.D and a few other mates are keen to cut some laps, on a regular basis.Just wanna get my bike organised asap !Sorry for the delay KV. Been having troubles with this site. My bike retails for about $5k but picked it up on a run out sale for $3k. Been out riding it today and had a ball. I love the duel suspension, very forgiving which is great for my limited ability.Have you found a bike yet?Benny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 14y 9m 26d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 20/11/11 02:33 PM Author Share Posted 20/11/11 02:33 PM Still looking...got my eye on 2 atm..The Scott Aspect 40 2012 and the Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 2011.Help me decide !! - both are $600Thoughts !?!Rab, how big is the bike? and how tall are you?Scott Aspect 40Frame: Aspect Alloy 6061, Performance geometry, Integrated headtubeFork: Suntour XCM-H with Lockout, 100mm travelHeadset: Ritchey Logic OE integratedRear Derailleur: Shimano Acera, RD-M390, 24 SpeedFront Derailleur: Shimano FD-M190, 31.8mmShifters: Shimano ST-EF 51 L, 8R, EZ-fire plusBrakelevers: -Brakes: Shimano BR-M375-L, Mech. DiscCrankset: Shimano FC-M171 w/CG, 42x34x24 TBB-Set: Shimano BB-UN 26, Cartridge TypeHandlebar: Scott Aspect OS, 640mm, black, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 8° backsweepStem: Scott TDS-D345A-8Pedal: Wellgo C 127 SSeatpost: Scott, 31.6mmSeat: Scott AspectHub front: Scott Disc Team CLHub rear: Shimano FH-RM 35-CLChain: KMC Z-7Cassette: Shimano CS-HG31-8l, 11-32TSpokes: 14 G, stainless, blackRims: Araya TX-633, D-Wall, blackTires: Schwalbe Black Jack, 26 x 2.1, 50TPISpecialized Hardrock Sports DiscFRAMESpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully butted, formed TT, Double ORE DT, externally relieved HT, reinforced disc mount, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, disc onlyFORKSR Suntour SF11-XCM-V3-26-DS-MLO, 80mm, 1pc. alloy lower, 30mm Hi-Ten stanchions, mechanical LO, coil/mcu spring w/ preload adj., spring assisted sealsHEADSET1-1/8" threadless, loose ballSTEM3D forged alloy, 4 bolt, 10 degree rise, 25.4mm clampHANDLEBARSAlloy riserbar, 25mm rise, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree upGRIPSSpecialized Enduro, dual compound Kraton, no flange, 131mmFRONT BRAKEAvid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotorREAR BRAKEAvid BB5, mechanical disc, 160mm G2 Clean Sweep rotorBRAKE LEVERSAlloy, linear pullFRONT DERAILLEURShimano Altus, 34.9mm clampREAR DERAILLEURShimano Alivio, 9sp direct mount long cageSHIFT LEVERSShimano Acera SL, 8sp rapid fire triggerCASSETTESRAM PG-820, 8-speed, 11-32tCHAINKMC X8 w/ reuseable Missing LinkCRANKSETSR SunTour, Octalink splineCHAINRINGS42S x 32S x 22S replaceableBOTTOM BRACKETShimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mmPEDALSComposite platform, toe clip compatible, 9/16" w/ reflectorsRIMSAlex RHD 26", alloy double wall, pinned w/eyelets, 32hFRONT HUBForged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flange, QR, 32hREAR HUBForged alloy, mid flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount and flanges, cassette, QR, 32hSPOKES2mm (14g) stainlessFRONT TIRESpecialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire beadREAR TIRESpecialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0", 60TPI, wire beadINNER TUBESSchraeder valveSADDLESpecialized XC, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpersSEATPOSTAlloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mmSEAT BINDERAlloy QR, nylon washerNOTESChain stay protector, reflectors, clear coat, owners manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRA1NR Pitlane Member Donating Members 2,886 Member For: 17y 7m 11d Gender: Male Location: Pakenham, Victoria Posted 20/11/11 07:57 PM Share Posted 20/11/11 07:57 PM I do like the hardrock but I think the Scott has a better spread of components, 100mm forks with lockout will be more versatile, and a full shimano drivetrain is an advantage. The 80mm forks on the hardrock probably don't have enough travel for your size offroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 13y 6m 18d Gender: Male Posted 20/11/11 10:53 PM Share Posted 20/11/11 10:53 PM Just buy the stinky! that's a bargain!But yeah, go the Scott. Slightly better components and you'll love the lockout on the forks if you decide to ride long distance on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 14y 9m 26d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 22/11/11 05:53 AM Author Share Posted 22/11/11 05:53 AM Ok, so ive visited a few bike shops, and ill be brutally honest, fk they are sh!t sales people, they are pretty much do you wanna buy it or not?Never explain the features, never get the bike out to show it off - absolute wankers !Ive spoken to a small store in Carlton, bloke on the phone actually sounds like a decent bloke/whos what hes talkinga bout, explained a few things, and actually recommended a different bike.http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicycles/fuji/mountain/tahoe-4-0/carlton-north/vic/102010889 which he can do for $550Im pretty sure its better specced than the other bikes I meantioned? Rockshox forks/hydro brakes...Should I bite the bullet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRA1NR Pitlane Member Donating Members 2,886 Member For: 17y 7m 11d Gender: Male Location: Pakenham, Victoria Posted 22/11/11 07:32 AM Share Posted 22/11/11 07:32 AM (edited) Hey mate, only large and XL so make sure you test it out first, darts are rock shox bottom end forks, but still ok, the rest of the components sound ok but I have no experience with Fuji or their frames, I think they are fairly well know in road bike circles but relatively new to mtb? Not sure how they stack up Edited 22/11/11 07:32 AM by TRA1NR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 14y 9m 26d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 22/11/11 08:23 AM Author Share Posted 22/11/11 08:23 AM Yeh Trainer, will be checking it out tomorrow, yeh the bike is close to $900 anywhere else as well, dunno about the colour, any idea how to paint ? haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 6m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 22/11/11 08:25 AM Share Posted 22/11/11 08:25 AM Hey man you do know you can buy bike with motors yeah? Just lettin ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbjet Skid Machine Donating Members 1,640 Member For: 13y 6m 18d Gender: Male Posted 22/11/11 08:29 AM Share Posted 22/11/11 08:29 AM That looks like a pretty good bike for the money. Great components for a $550 bike. Id buy it. Your not gonna do much better than that in that price range. When it comes to the frame its not like your gonna do big drops on it or use it for competition and most frames have a fair bit of warranty on them. I say bite the bullet.03' XR6TURBO. 10PSI TUNE, COOLER AND K&N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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