Kona's are great bikes! Every brand has it's pro's and con's. Kona's are not pieces of shit, not even close. If you want to see a piece of shit then go to your bathroom and make magic happen. Or go to your local Walmart/Zellers and tell me what you see.
alright then... no need to be a douche... just letting you know that its newer than you say it is ( making it worth more money which is usually a good thing)