At Kona we take great pride in making high-performing, durable, fairly-priced, super fun to ride bikes that aren't bound to one specific genre of cycling. Utilitarian steeds you might call them. The
Shred has always been one of our most versatile bikes. And new for 2013, this long-time Kona classic gets an entirely new frame design. By intent, the Shred is built to do it all, and do it tough. What can best be described as half dirt jumper, half trail ripper, and 100 per cent mountain bike, the Shred's updated frame has round tubes for a clean and classic look, but with a functional purpose too, most notably a better strength-to-weight ratio. Go deep with confidence good friends. Shred forever. Go to
konaworld.com for local pricing and dealer info.
2013 Shred spec and frame highlights include:• Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted frame
• Spinner Cargo 340 120mm travel fork
• New Tektro HDC-300 hydraulic brakes 180mm front, 160mm rear
• Versatile Geax Sturdy 26x2.25 tires
• Durable WTB Volt saddle for all-day comfort
I sincerely don't like where bike design is heading... (speaking about the entry level bikes) When I started riding, a friend of mine had a shred and I could only dream with one... this one... It doesn't work for me...
www.pinkbike.com/u/Tomajd/album/kona-Shred
but although i reckon mine looks far better who am I to complain, i bet this re-incarnation will perform ten times better than mine ever has. kona know what they are doing and have always produced good performing bikes and I bet this will be no exception to that rule
I had an old Specialized Hardrock, and I swapped a second-hand Marzocchi Z.1 onto that baby, and had the time of my life!
Today, older, I look at this and think: "That's 3 different bikes I own...", but for the new rider, go for it.
And screw the paint, because in riding it, you'll probably do just that!
Cheers!
Spinner fork? really?
The 67deg head angle sounds good though.
BTW good vid nice riding.
See what I did there?
BTW. You sound angry.
I don't know what zaros' stand point is, but I can tell you that in 2007, I was 16. And in 2007 I bought my 07 Stinky. And in 2007 i paid every last penny for that Stinky with money I earned with a JOB (Yes, some of us do get one and mummy and daddy stop buying things). And also I still own and ride that Stinky. Is a 5 year old bike too uncool for you? Does it not do it's job as well because it's not the latest in engineering design and tech? As for the paint job: well that's entirely an opinion and you're entitled to yours. But his (and my...) opinion is that back in 2007, the paint was cool.
So step down from your high horse, grow a pair, and act like you have at least an idea of what maturity is.
Regardless, that's a matter totally irrelevant.
I'm pretty sure zaros' was implying he doesn't feel that this bike is worth that amount of money (An opinion expressed by many others also). He never said it was a bad bike. It was just a comparison of the factory fitted kit that it comes with, with that of 2007. And I have to agree, i'd rather the 07 bike than this one for that price, based on what parts it comes with.
With reduced price tag of course.
Does the bike looks great? No
Does the bike has anything to do with dudes riding? No
Will I buy one? No
Has Kona changed their logo? Unfortunately No
Does it look like a 850Euro bike? Hell No
What was my first thought? "Has wallmart bought advertisement campaign in PinkBike"
I like the upgrades to the geometry in the current version, especially the shorter chainstays, as it wasn't the easiest bike to manual. As for the looks? I think it looks fine...I care more about how fun it is to ride, and this one looks like a fun little firecracker. I think the price is a bit high given the spec, but not outrageously so. Maybe they will offer it as a frame? that would be sweet. I wish they made a sliding dropout conversion...then it really would become a jack of all trades.
I get that you're being sarcastic, but that was just idiotic. Also, you accidentally a word.
This is only my point of view. Everybody may have his own meaning about Kona.
But there is one thing for sure. The music was even more ulgy than every kona out there ;-)
(Sorta cheesy UK instrumental hip-hop act best known for www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMclGDkhDn0&noredirect=1)
Jokes apart, that color might be a bit dull for nowadays but that´s reminiscent of the oldschool kona color pallette...burgundy?apple metallic green?champagne a.k.a metallic shit color? those colors were odd when came out but now are f...ng classics... I bet this is the same, they even have the ' decals back 93... I personally think components are a bit on the stingy side... but hey...does anyone know the sale price?
anyway who cares. i know if that day comes i will be so happy. and i would be happy with this bike also. would shred the shit out of it... lol but would be so much happier wit a entourage. black one