Inbounds with Kona's Precept 200 - Video by konaworld

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riggadon (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:08)

I'm glad that Kona is no longer in the days of the Stinky. They're finally making frames that I would ride.

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rickaybobbay (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:25) (Below Threshold)

Finally making frames I'd break. Wait. Wut?

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metong (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:31) (Below Threshold)

The precept 200 looks like somebody i know...his name is canyon torque dhx.

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rickaybobbay (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:37) (Below Threshold)

Eh, shock is mounted to the frame differently, similar design though. But it is meant to be more of a FR bike.

Does look fun.

Also, jokes guys. Do you know what those are?

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brockfisher05 (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:50)

@TFreeman, We all know what a joke is. Your joke, sucked though, it happens to the best of us, keep your chin up.

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captainsketchballs (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:57)

Never been much of a Kona fan due to the looks of their frames, but this is a fine ass lookin bike

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Mattin (Dec 15, 2015 at 13:40)

The Stab series has won many World Cup championships, the Stinky series was one of the most popular frames back in the days and has been part of many historical moments. Just because some 13 years old kids hate on Kona doesn't mean it has ever been bad. Kona has always been progressive, but has always stayed a rider owned company and never went super-commercial. Actually if you'd compare the 2005 Coiler to modern enduro geometries, you will find the difference is nearly nothing (just need to buy a bigger size of the '05 Coiler). They have always been very progressive. The Honzo is another great example of pushing boundaries. Kona has been on top of the progression of mountainbikes a decade before most dumb 13 years old hater-kids were even born. The Stinky was a great frame for the time, don't forget the series go back more than a decade from now. I expect great things aswell from them in the present and in the future. Kona rocks.

riggadon (Dec 15, 2015 at 15:57)

@Mattin Kona has played an important role in mountain biking, that can't be argued against. Many of us started out on a Kona. But whenever I rode a Stinky or Coiler in the past, it just didn't feel good. Even my ancient Bighit of the same time period as the Stinky always felt much better.

parallaxid (Dec 15, 2015 at 15:59)

@mattin by many world championships do you mean more than 1, less than 3?

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thenotoriousmic (Dec 15, 2015 at 18:39)

@riggadon big hits were a pile of Shit the only reason people rode them was because they were cheap and absolutely bombproof so there was always loads of second hand big hits doing the rounds... 26 / 24 wheel combo, what was that about?

Kona bikes were the best 92 - 06 and with the process / operator they are right back up there again.

ScandiumRider (Dec 15, 2015 at 18:58)

@parallaxid

Forget about Roland Green? 2001, 2002 XC World Champ. I think that makes it more than 3, but less than 5. What's your definition of many?

choppertank3e (Dec 15, 2015 at 20:46)

I guess its only Fabian Barel that won worlds I thought Tracy Mosely won too on a Kona but can't find the info. Have too agree with Mattin when I hear about progressive geo on enduro bikes with 65 degree head tubes I think about my 2007 Coil Air Supreme which was sold as an enduro bike 10 years ago now. Sure the bb was a little over 14 inches and the cs was 17.3 but it was slacker than most enduro's today and long and low for its time with great standover. A floating brake eliminated brake effects and it was bombproof. Damn I miss that bike.

nickkk (Dec 16, 2015 at 6:02)

hmm. As someone who rides a 26''/24'' Bighit in 2015, I feel some 'balance' is in order (pun intended..) I'm not sure anyone should lazily claim "they were shit" and just leave it there. Most 10 year old bikes, with the benefit of hindsight, will clearly be below par compared to today's crop, but i'd argue its the ACCESS that bike and similar alternatives during that era gave to the expensive FR/DH scene for so many of us that is the true legacy of old dogs like the Big Hit- remember that bike in particular wasn't marketed as a hyper fashionable racer (like everything MTB is marketed today), but as a fun Freeride bike of the day (and still is by the way). A debate on feel between a 2006 kona or BigHit is subjective and pointless-the bike building world had moved on. But there are still legion who need access to the hills without having to spend £5000 on f*cking wheels alone etc, I'm certainly still one of them, still after 15 years riding. I'd ride this Kona in a heartbeat if I was an emerging rider today

ScandiumRider (Dec 16, 2015 at 9:23)

@choppertank3e: Moseley won a lot of stuff on Kona, but never managed higher than 2nd at the World Champs. Check out the Wiki. She rode from 2001-2008 for Kona. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Moseley

choppertank3e (Dec 16, 2015 at 20:13)

Cheers.

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cristiantomlinson (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:11)

This bike rules ! I've raced & ridden mine, & love it. Got me my first DH podium in 23yrs racing. FACT !

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scottrap (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:02)

This video really changed my preception on Kona.

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sewer-rat FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:29)

Yeah wouldn't mind a stab at one myself

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Konakonakona-Chameleon (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:16)

Hei Hei punny stuff Dawg

rocky-x FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:25)

took me a minute to process all zee jokes

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mackster23 FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:32)

All these Explosif puns are Shred'ing my brain

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fracasnoxteam FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:35)

all these puns make me feel like a Humuhumu-Nukunuku-Apua'A.

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simonayrton (Dec 15, 2015 at 14:27)

This new bike is so much Kula than the one i own

juicebanger FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 15:01)

This Jon fellow is one smooth Operator! Makes me realize my skills are pretty Stinky...

johannensc (Dec 15, 2015 at 17:17)

Holy shit im gona jump into a Fire Mountain

AlexS1 (Dec 15, 2015 at 20:08)

I wish I could make a Taro Bubble Tea ...

Monstertruckermotherfuker (Dec 15, 2015 at 20:38)

Wha kina shakka dey runnin in da back brah?

lurch710 (Dec 15, 2015 at 20:44)

Kona get me self a process soon

ollieball (Dec 16, 2015 at 16:45)

I'm really struggling to process all these puns...

mikeyrides (Dec 17, 2015 at 8:50)

Low budget so it won't cost much muni mula.

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brockfisher05 (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:34)

Before everyone breaks keys on their keyboards trying to pump out their comment that has something to do with no 27.5 offering blah blah blah...

Kona really isn't in the bike scene to please keyboard warriors. Unfortunately this somewhat has caused an issue lol They do have a 27.5 Operator, the same one Connor Fearon is on right now, The reason you haven't seen a promo for it and it is not on their website is due to them not being completely happy with the finished product. Instead of just releasing the bike and hoping no one notices the bike just doesn't feel as good as previous operators they have decided to throw it back on the drawing board and have it ready for a late spring release.

They really should have put a note on their website that said something to the affect of "coming soon" but they didn't, probably like I said earlier, they don't care what you think and therefor.... they didn't.

As for the Precept 200... This is a sweet bike and honestly if you got a teenager who wants to get into riding its a great option and with older standards such as 26" wheels and what not you wont break the bank keeping your kid rolling after he blasts into a tree or what not.

MX298 (Dec 15, 2015 at 14:24)

Brockfisher05@
"they don't care what you think and therefor.... they didn't."

Not sure that's a good thing!

brockfisher05 (Dec 15, 2015 at 14:36)

@MX29 let's not take things to literal...

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sewer-rat FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:26)

Best soundtrack to a vid so far

diabolicaldan (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:21)

Sounds of Tires on Dirt - Best Soundtrack EVER!

welshbnick (Dec 16, 2015 at 9:00)

I got one of these. Very planted bike. More confident on this than I have been on any other bike. I seem to point the bike where I want and it goes. Had to change the brakes because they are a piece of wank. Nice low bottom bracket. There is a lot of stigma about konas snapping. But the frame comes with a lifetime warranty. I will be changing the chain device in the new year as I like one with a bottom wheel

mikk3 (Dec 16, 2015 at 6:46)

Nice to see that they still make twentysixers. Glad to know that I'm not running out of spare parts/tires in the near future =)

Steve-skidvd (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:09)

I like it.. looks purposeful and uncluttered. Someone will rag it cos it's a Kona..........

garrettstories FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:20)

This sound! Every mountain bike video should have this much good natural sound. It made me feel like I was there.

PDub11 (Dec 15, 2015 at 14:41)

No mention that its a 26" bike? You lot are losing your touch.

I'll admit it. I want one.

BushmanSteve (Dec 16, 2015 at 3:27)

Forget the bike in this video. The sound of the hub clicking and tyre to dirt jst make me want to blow a hole in my office wall and go riding.

BartDM (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:03)

becouse I am the first, I will say something nice; I like the atmosphere in this video!

kstrongin3 (Dec 15, 2015 at 15:02)

I hope this bike rides as rad as it looks... Good on ya Kona, can't wait for the reviews!!!!

drivereight (Dec 15, 2015 at 21:09)

Budget DH bike, that depends on the size of your wallet.

LoganRory-314 (Dec 16, 2015 at 12:58)

How much does a mic like that cost. For me the sound perfected the edit!

dannygoesmtb (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:15)

Can't wait for the operator 27.5!!

simooo (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:12)

That's a truly gorgeous frame/bike.

Buggyr333 (Dec 16, 2015 at 21:45)

Been shredding mine for more than a year. Most capable bike I've ever owned. (take a look at my pictures

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tomross69 (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:37)

well...... how much is it

smoranc (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:15)

Exactly... too much bla bla about being affordable but no price was shown on the article??? C'mon!!!

shiggypop (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:26)

Depends where you live... $3799 CDN. www.konaworld.com

JacksonTM (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:04)

That was pretty neat.

Hetman64 (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:25)

0:29
Damn, that trail.

brndnjohnsn (Dec 16, 2015 at 23:36)

wonder when this will appear www.pinkbike.com/photo/12047723

pike-x1 (Dec 17, 2015 at 9:03)

I luv kona bikes

kazzes (Dec 15, 2015 at 22:18)

looks neat.

TheBakBoys (Dec 15, 2015 at 18:06)

nice bike

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stuartd769 FL (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:03)

Who's gonna have the first comment?

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RedBurn (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:21)

kona are cool speaking of the frames they produce ... but when it comes to components, they just suck ... buy this entry level Precept and you ll have a Kona Bar, kona pedals, kona stem, kona saddle, kona grips... and all these components don't worth a penny .... + it was showed that kona frames broke more than other brands .. Hope they made it more solid here ..

beeboo (Dec 15, 2015 at 16:27)

Good looking bike but it still carries the big K name of how it's going to ruin you if you rode one... KILL!

racerx-twentysix (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:58)

Ruktion? REALLY??

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computertaylor (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:07)

CF Operator had way more stoke. This bike looks like a turd. Put Aggy on it so I am forced to buy it. GO!

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sickdj17 (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:25)

You do realize that this is for beginners or people on a budget? The cf operator still exists. It's not like this is its replacement

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DannyJB (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:04)

that is one ugly Kona, this makes me sad ):

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schuyler395 (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:07)

Kona's failing without 27.5

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MX298 (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:28) (Below Threshold)

Was thinking the same thing. I believe their DH team, fearon and Crimmins were on custom 27.5 frames.

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parallaxid (Dec 15, 2015 at 11:09)

Why would anyone buy a 26" bike these days?

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RedBurn (Dec 15, 2015 at 12:54)

because it's CLEARLY the wheelsize you're gonna have the most fun on your bike with ?