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Kona Stinky 06/07? Which one should I buy?
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flag Fullsussersrock
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 10:59 Quote
Im thinking about getting a kona Stinky, But i dont know which version to get!
I really need help Deciding:

I currently like the 06 better as it looks pimp in black and is cheaper.
But does the 07 have better parts?

I've wrote the spec down for each bike below, please compare them (mostly compare the Rear Shocks please) and then tell me which one is better:

06 Kona Stinky

Frame sizes S(15"), M(15.5"), L(16"), XL(16.5"), XXL(17")
Frame tubing Kona Clump Aluminum, 7" Travel
Rear Shock Fox Vanilla DHX 3.0
Fork Marzocchi Drop Off Triple 170mm
Headset TH
Crankarms TruVativ Hussefelt-Howitzer
Chainrings TV Rockguard /36/24
B/B TruVativ Hussefelt-Howitzer
Pedals Kona Jackshit Chain Shimano CN-HG53
Freewheel Shimano CS-HG-50 11-32 9 speed
F/D Shimano Deore
R/D Shimano Deore LX
Shifters Shimano Deore
Handlebar TruVativ Hussefelt OS Riser
Stem TruVativ Hussefelt OS
Grips Kona Jackshit
Brakes Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 HD V8
Brake Levers Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 HD V8
Front hub KK Disc
Rear hub Shimano FH-M525 disc
Spokes Stainless 14g
Tires Maxxis Minion DH 26 x 2.5
Rims Sun MTX-S
Saddle WTB Pure V Comp
Seatpost TruVativ XR Double Clamp
Seat clamp Kona QR
Color Matt Black

Price: £849.99

07 Kona Stinky

Frame sizes S(15"), M(15.5"), L(16"), XL(16.5"), XXL(17")
Frame tubing Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum 7" Travel, 2007 D.O.P.E. Ready
Rear Shock FOX Vanilla R
Fork Marzocchi Drop Off TRIPLE 170mm travel w/20mm Dropouts
Braze-ons 1 bottle, rear disc mount
Headset TH
Crankarms FSA Gravity MOTO-X MegaExo
Chainrings RG/36/24
B/B FSA Gravity MOTO MegaExo
Pedals Kona Jackshit
Chain Shimano CN-HG53
Freewheel Shimano Deore (11-32t, 9-speed)
F/D Shimano Deore
R/D Shimano Deore LX
Shifters Shimano Deore
Handlebar FSA Gravity Maximus OS Riser
Stem FSA Gravity Maximus OS
Grips Kona LOG
Brakes Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 HD V8 w/BFL Levers
Brake Levers HAYES HFX-9 V7 w/BFL Lever
Front hub Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 HD V8 w/BFL Levers
Rear hub Shimano FH-M525 disc
Spokes stainless 14g
Tires Maxxis Minion 26x2.5
Rims Sun MTX-S
Saddle WTB Pure V COMP
Seatpost FSA FR-270 DBL
Seat clamp Kona QR
Color Blue/Black

Price: £979.99

Thanks. Smile
flag firefox7
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 11:01 Quote
The 07 Stinky because the 07 Stinky swing arm is known to bend because its hollow
flag johnnyrider
FL
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 11:13 Quote
Hy don't you get the 2008 ?
flag nagelk
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 11:38 Quote
i would get the 07 because its not that much more
flag ilovebikes005
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 12:38 Quote
o6, that way, you will have some cash left over to change bits that break or you dont like ie instead of a two ring setup up front a single ring and chain guide.
flag Fullsussersrock
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 15:55 Quote
need more help, could you guys compare the parts and say which are better than others? Thanks Smile
flag AqueousBeef
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 16:08 Quote
06 if you like truvativ, 07 if you like fsa
flag Fullsussersrock
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 16:53 Quote
wow dude, That was helpfull! Confused
flag firefox7
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 20:47 Quote
06* is known to be bend
flag dylanmacd
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 20:47 Quote
2007, better components, better geo...nicer i think...
flag the-forfather
FL
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 20:51 Quote
i personally like the 06 cuz its black, but the swing arms bend. if u can get a 06 with 07 swing arms get that. other wise go for 07.
flag laurie1
Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 20:53 Quote
Those bikes are identical. By that I mean the Truvativ stuff and the FSA components that Kona is using is very comparable. You can either save the ~150 Pounds by getting the 2006 or you can spend it and get the 2007. Just think of it this way that when you sell it down the road, you will get one year less depreciation if you buy the 2007 over the 2006. If you get the 2006, make sure that the rockers were replaced as those snapped in 2006 but Kona fixed that issue in 2007 and offered FREE replacement rocker arms to people who wanted them for their 2006 Stinky/stab line up. They were all recalled by Kona so you have nothing to lose if you get the 2006!
flag Fullsussersrock
Posted: Jan 13, 2008 at 7:45 Quote
Ok thanks, any comments on the shocks? Also would this bike be good for light racing?
flag dangerous-one
Posted: Jan 17, 2008 at 9:41 Quote
I just sold my 06 Stinky, its like a pogo stick! So if you like something that sticks I would look at the 07 or 08, the geo changed, just a bit to make a difference.
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