my new DH bike at sickness in Mill Valley, California, United States - photo by drewfis

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simonsilver (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:15)

I must admit looking at this photo, I have not one negative remark for Kona what so ever. Nice Bike!

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drewfis (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:20)

thanks man im stoked on it. Its not done yet but hes ridealble witch im stoked on.

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HomeofMTB-MARIN (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:21)

why isn't this beauty done yet! she looks amazing. once again amazing build drew

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drewfis (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:25)

im missing an angle set (got a king in there for now) a wip it cap so i can rout the front brake through the headset and a cane creek double barrel air.

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travisfoxx (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:27)

why would you run the cable through your headset. we all know your not doing tailwhips or barspins...

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drewfis (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:28)

Because i can!!!!

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simonsilver (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:33)

i don't see why you would do that with the front brake, but if you must... then get a rockshox turncoat

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drewfis (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:35)

the wip it cap is safer.

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simonsilver (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:36)

what do you mean safer?

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drewfis (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:40)

you can apply more pressure to the top cap because it uses a star-nut.

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simonsilver (Jan 30, 2012 at 8:35)

the turncoat threads into its self from both top and bottom though...

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transitiondouble2953 (Feb 3, 2012 at 19:16)

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drewfis (Feb 3, 2012 at 19:30)

GO FIND A ROCK AND KICK IT!!!!!!!!

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mrfitz424 (Mar 18, 2012 at 20:29)

very artistic...

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transitiondouble2953 (Mar 18, 2012 at 20:32)

Thank u

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mrfitz424 (Mar 19, 2012 at 17:19)

you are very welcome

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seraph (Jan 30, 2012 at 11:19)

You say "nothing but the best" but you have a Shimano drivetrain on it. So you're a liar. Big Grin

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drewfis (Jan 30, 2012 at 11:34)

Shimano is the only choice. You know what SRAM stands for right?

Snap Right After Mounting.

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seraph (Jan 30, 2012 at 12:06) (Below Threshold) show comment

If it stands for that, why does my drivetrain work flawlessly? 90% of my bikes have been running SRAM drivetrains. The only issues I've had with derailleurs have been with Shimano. Plus who runs a medium cage on a DH bike? It looks ridiculous. X.0 DH is the way to go.

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mrfitz424 (Feb 5, 2012 at 13:25)

just had a brand new sram X9 carbon, snap (second ride) shimano all the way

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seraph (Feb 5, 2012 at 15:32)

Cool story bro. I've had an X.9 derailleur on my bike for over a year with no issues. But then I always take care of my components and check it mechanically before every ride so maybe if you were nicer to your parts they would last longer.

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mrfitz424 (Feb 5, 2012 at 17:18) (Below Threshold) show comment

dude, brand new, broke. crap. go shimano.

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iluvbackforks (Feb 5, 2012 at 19:15) (Below Threshold) show comment

ahahaah shimano is crap all about carbon xo

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timsupermere Plus (Feb 5, 2012 at 19:15)

I have snapped shimano xtr also, it happens...if it is brand new like you say, take advantage of the warranty that i'm sure they offer, I have a new xtr derailleur sitting in my drawer right now because of it.

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seraph (Feb 5, 2012 at 19:38)

It's true. Both companies offer amazing warranties. If my SRAM derailleur broke, I wouldn't renounce SRAM's name like a little bitch and run crying to Shimano.

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mrfitz424 (Feb 6, 2012 at 17:58)

all i'm saying is that it broke, in the middle of the second ride, on a brand new bike built by a pro mechanic. on a fire road, going up the hill.

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seraph (Feb 6, 2012 at 18:10)

Many things could have contributed to the "failure" of your derailleur: improper chain length, a burr on the chain or chain ring, a bent link on the chain, poor chain line or chain guide alignment.

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mrfitz424 (Feb 6, 2012 at 18:36)

true, but i know exactly what happened and i'm pretty sure that non of those factors contributed to the derailleur "failure".

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timsupermere Plus (Feb 6, 2012 at 19:05)

I think the point is that both companies fail at times, I was disappointed when my xtr snapped, I was disappointed when my xo's pully locked up...I have not developed to a point in my derailleur owning life where I swear to either company, currently I am a fan of both companies and understand that I will run into issues (that can be easily fixed through things like warranties) when I ride my bike.

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seraph (Feb 6, 2012 at 19:53)

^^Yes.

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domminator (Feb 7, 2012 at 13:20)

ive seen far more broken shimano then sram i broke a saint literally just pedaling down a trail doing nothing and i have smashed the shit out of an x-9 and it is still going strong.

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mrfitz424 (Feb 7, 2012 at 16:02)

what ever we all have our own opinions, im out.

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seraph (Feb 7, 2012 at 16:39)

Bye bye.

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mgm1 Plus (Feb 9, 2012 at 20:55)

I have had the same rear X9 derailer passed down from my norco hardtail to the Specialized 2011 Demo that I ride now. It has been through 2 weeks in whistler and riding in all of Fontana's races last year. Dunno how it has managed to survive but SRAM pretty muck rocks

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WestCoastRider7 (Feb 12, 2012 at 15:50)

sram x9 deraileur Ive used for a year on my dh bike and I have literally raped the shit out of that thing. still holding up

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johnny-compton (Feb 20, 2012 at 13:54)

from this hole conversation, i have decided to switch to Sram, from the sounds of things shimano are a pile of wank in comparison

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drewfis (Feb 20, 2012 at 14:46)

COOL!!!!!! f*ck You.

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rookie1234 (Feb 20, 2012 at 16:41)

k i've read this entire convo... all drive train set ups fail sometimes. it happens, when your riding a bike down a trail over gnarly shit.... get over it. atm i have had both companies on my bike, from that time i have judged that SRAM is a far better shifting experience. it super crisp and works every time. i found that the saint that i had kinda clanked down not to smoothly. still perfectly fine just not quite as good as the X9. both companies have flaws, like for example, the saint brakes are insane, and the avids are good to but saint is a bit more solid.

but, everyone has the opinions, just thought i should put in mine

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Wipeout1996 (Feb 20, 2012 at 20:49)

ill shut everyone up that says SRAM is boss.. shimano saint... beat it....

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rookie1234 (Feb 21, 2012 at 8:16)

Everyone has the opinions. I love sram shifting. But saint has sick cranks, like the best, and amazing brakes

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seraph (Feb 21, 2012 at 10:10)

Imo Formula > Saint brakes and E.13 > Saint cranks.

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drewfis (Feb 21, 2012 at 18:56)

you are all wrong, my LG1r cranks are over a pound and a half lighter and 100% stiffer. the best of both worlds , granted the hive BB's suck but what ev there like 30$ and as for the brakes. yes the saints are better then the RXs but if any of you dun f*cks have run the top of the line Formulas you would be saying shit. dont be but hert you dont have the $$$$ to fork over on italian brakes. THERE THE SHIT!!!!

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WestCoastRider7 (Feb 21, 2012 at 19:17)

I think I know the solution to this argument: Everybody just shut the f*ck up and stop arguing about which brand is better, there's no use because neither side will win. I think we can all agree that everybody has their own opinions and there's no changing that.

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drewfis (Feb 21, 2012 at 19:19)

All comments after ^ will be deleted.

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DHnewboy (Mar 18, 2012 at 17:52) (Below Threshold) show comment

@seraph ive seen you comment on so many pictures. you think you know, but you aint know shit, just shut your mouth and stop acting like you know about everything. just because you work at a trek dealer doesnt make you special

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seraph (Mar 18, 2012 at 19:46)

I think you mean "don't know", not "aint know". "Aint" is a bumf*ck redneck slang version of "are not". Also who the f*ck are you? Have we met? Yeah I didn't think so. Have a nice life.

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DHnewboy (Mar 18, 2012 at 20:04)

ooo so now you know about redneck slang, well its not redneck, rapper and music artist's say it all the time, but you should just knock it off thinking you know everything. dont make stuff up.

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seraph (Mar 18, 2012 at 23:07)

Kid, I'm 12 years older than you. That means I've been on this Earth 12 years more than you have. I think I might know more than a few things that you don't.

Also adding an apostrophe and an S to "artist" makes it possessive, not plural. Go back to school.

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DHnewboy (Mar 19, 2012 at 18:36)

oooo spelling nazi. i'll go to school only if you can teach me how to freak out over an internet forum, seriously you have some skill in talking shit.

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WestCoastRider7 (Mar 19, 2012 at 19:29)

from what I can see, you're the one talking shit dude

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DHnewboy (Mar 19, 2012 at 20:28)

im just telling him that he should speak only if he knows what he is talking about. like a while ago he commented on brandon semenuk's bike and said " well since i work at a trek dealer, the bike will be out sometime in 2010." yeah because you know when the bike is going to be out.

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seraph (Mar 19, 2012 at 21:44)

I only know what the reps tell me. My Trek rep told me that it would be released in 2010. Not my fault that he was mistaken.

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rookie1234 (Mar 20, 2012 at 0:33)

Would you guys all just shut up and chill out? How bout you stop swearing at each other and realize that we all just love to mountain bike.

Also about that trek remedy slope bike. Who cares if he was wrong? Everyone makes mistakes, and brandon himself told me it might be released in 2010... But he didn't know, I guess they wanted to perfect the bike more. But so what, calm down about it. Be mature

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LTmtb (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:31)

Holy shit that's the sexiest Kona I've ever seen!

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drewfis (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:33)

thanks man.

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dunc201 (Feb 20, 2012 at 12:43)

it amazes me how many idiots there are on pinkbike! every bike doesnt have to be top class and biking is all about having a good time and riding with mates. so stop putting shitty comments like:
" You say "nothing but the best" but you have a Shimano drivetrain on it. So you're a liar"
Seriously guys, who gives a f*ck?! About what rear derailleur you have and how you have your cables.
and whoever says otherwise is an absolute bell end.

oh, and sweet bike by the way man!

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seraph (Feb 20, 2012 at 15:07)

Are you new to Pinkbike?

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dunc201 (Feb 21, 2012 at 3:00)

no

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seraph (Feb 21, 2012 at 10:11)

Yeah you are: "Member Since: Apr 15, 2011"

Newb. Get used to people arguing about others' bikes. It's how things are here.

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dunc201 (Feb 21, 2012 at 11:07)

ok, sorry big lad Big Grin

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DHnewboy (Feb 5, 2012 at 9:41)

i love your bike. i think its perfect, don't let those other guy get to you and tell you what you can and cannot do.. go ahead put the brake through the head set, it would look even more sick!

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drewfis (Feb 6, 2012 at 18:39)

thanks man, its all good i have fun on my bike and thats the most important thing.

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RocKingYL (Feb 20, 2012 at 11:29)

To all the haters around here: a honest f**k you! Why can't you just STFU? This bike is neat, great paintjob, great parts, etc. Not everybody can afford the lightest and strongest parts on the market. Who the f**k cares if he bike is heavier with 50g due to some insignificant details? Great bike dude! I love it!

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seraph (Feb 20, 2012 at 15:07)

There is no paint on the bike. No paint = no paintjob.

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rookie1234 (Feb 20, 2012 at 18:48)

its raw. with the kona decal

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Piks-Liks (Feb 21, 2012 at 6:31)

...and a topcoat

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RocKingYL (Mar 2, 2012 at 6:29)

Colors on the bike, whatever.

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petersantacruz (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:44)

Weight

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tazz9117 (May 14, 2012 at 13:08)

nice bike eather way shimano or sram both work do they not? as far as id like to think look at the bike in a whole not just the derailer

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Ulysees (Feb 20, 2012 at 12:54)

Nice. I'm looking at the Entourage Frame right now for myself. This is a model build dude.

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drewfis (Feb 21, 2012 at 18:47)

thanks bro, this things soooooo fun i have nothing bad to day about it other then it falls a bit short in the peddling department.

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KBperu (Feb 21, 2012 at 8:06)

Great build. Dumb question: what is holding the bike up?

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drewfis (Feb 21, 2012 at 18:38)

its so rad it can ride it's self.

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seraph (Feb 21, 2012 at 11:50)

Drewdle, DHX Air rear and Float 180 front would have been sick. Could have saved you weight too!

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drewfis (Feb 21, 2012 at 18:44)

wellllllll......... i got the van in the thinking that its like a mini 40 and im not going to lie its exactly how i expected it would. as for the shox i'm waiting on the shox i will be running 95% of the time the CCDB Air, but there only shipping shox for OEM sales but when they start doing singles my name is at the top of the list.

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curnsie (Feb 21, 2012 at 3:19)

I love it. Sweet build.

On a side note, can we get the frame only in the UK?

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drewfis (Feb 21, 2012 at 18:39)

kona is not offering this bike as a frame only anywhere in the world right now.

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stinky-deluxe-smith (Feb 20, 2012 at 17:28)

your forks look like they have spray tan ;P
SOOO SIICK (faved) Razz

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voltagerider Plus (Feb 19, 2012 at 19:26)

sick, whats the weight?

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Bashment (Feb 20, 2012 at 2:11)

damn dude that is one hell of a sexy kona

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mooseduck13 (Jan 29, 2012 at 20:45)

Looking good. Seat Angle?

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abgreenbank (Apr 13, 2012 at 10:14)

nicest kona I've ever seen!! great bike

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tazz9117 (May 14, 2012 at 13:17)

also loving the kashima coated fox fork

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deadlymailman (Feb 2, 2012 at 19:07)

Its not white is it? Or is it just the photo?

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drewfis (Feb 4, 2012 at 0:17)

its raw no paint.

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transitiondouble2953 (Feb 3, 2012 at 19:43)

dude that's so nice

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Piffi (Feb 20, 2012 at 12:49)

No words.....extremely beautiful!

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drewfis (Feb 21, 2012 at 18:38)

thanks man shes fun

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seraph (Feb 6, 2012 at 11:27)

2.4 in the back 2.3 in the front? For shame!

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drewfis (Feb 6, 2012 at 18:40)

what?????

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seraph (Feb 6, 2012 at 19:53)

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?????????????

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Holywood (Feb 20, 2012 at 10:26)

Damn NICE! Smile

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drewfis (Jan 29, 2012 at 19:51)

dont want to talk about it.

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petersantacruz (Jan 30, 2012 at 14:11)

take it that means its a lot more than you thought

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iluvbackforks (Feb 5, 2012 at 19:16)

ahahahahhahaah

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