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Kona or Mongoose? MTB!



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#1 Ricky Asher

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Posted 25 January 2012 - 04:19

hey guys

looking to get into MTB - always been a road cyclist but now moving over...been offered a Mongoose 2012 Meteore Comp 29er or a Kona Kahula 2011 29er - price is R1500.00 cheaper on the Kona...anyone able to assist and tell me according to the specs of the bike's which is the best value?

#2 Hairy

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Posted 25 January 2012 - 04:46

I have been riding the Kona frame for a little while now and it is a great frame to ride.... my 2c
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#3 CAAD4

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Posted 26 January 2012 - 08:29

Ricky I have also ridden the Kona KahuNa. It is great. I haven't been a fan of Mongoose since the Canaan's went through a breaking phase a couple of years ago. My5cw..
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