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kona paddywagon
Postby LoveB » Sat May 21, 2011 4:47 pm
I'm about to get one... can any owners give me info on them? just gonna use it as a commuter/getaround bike as I dont like riding the MTB everywhere...
I think its still pretty stock/original.. but I will probably change parts out in the future. I'll post pics up tomorrow.
I think its still pretty stock/original.. but I will probably change parts out in the future. I'll post pics up tomorrow.
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby Mulger bill » Sun May 22, 2011 12:10 pm
Looks nice all right, Konas are great fun under yer bum.
I'd still like to know why you snuck into my shed for the photo session...
I'd still like to know why you snuck into my shed for the photo session...
...whatever the road rules, self-preservation is the absolute priority for a cyclist when mixing it with motorised traffic.
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby LoveB » Sun May 22, 2011 1:05 pm
lol we've just moved in so pardon the mess :p
Brakes feel a bit weak. Or maybe I'm just spoiled by MTB disks. lol Although I was told he put lower end brake pads as the original ones were worn.
Brakes feel a bit weak. Or maybe I'm just spoiled by MTB disks. lol Although I was told he put lower end brake pads as the original ones were worn.
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby Mulger bill » Sun May 22, 2011 8:20 pm
Kool Stop pads are one of the best value for money upgrades any rim braked bike can have.
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby LoveB » Sun May 22, 2011 8:54 pm
How much do those usually go for? will try and pop by some LBS' near me tmrw. I havent been to any since we've moved to Sydney. lol
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby Mulger bill » Sun May 22, 2011 9:01 pm
A quick google has a going rate of about $15 an end in Australia, UK sites may well be cheaper.
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby LoveB » Mon May 23, 2011 1:55 pm
Took her out today to the city. hills and all. I never realized how much fun a single gear could give me. lol Hills were surprisingly easier than doing it on an MTB lol
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby familyguy » Mon May 23, 2011 5:48 pm
Top stuff. Chuck some drops or bar ends on for proper leverage and then it'll climb better. The geometry looks very similar to the KHS I just bought. Very enjoyable.
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby LoveB » Mon May 23, 2011 9:39 pm
Thanks. Gonna have to try and borrow dropbars first as ppl mentioned it might be too big for me to use drops. But I'll have to see how it goes
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby familyguy » Tue May 24, 2011 11:17 am
Use a 10mm or 20mm shorter stem, it wont be a problem IMHO. You will be more stretched out on drops if you ride on the hoods, but you get more positions for out-of-the-saddle work.
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Re: kona paddywagon
Postby LoveB » Tue May 24, 2011 5:44 pm
I'm hoping to get it liek this
my mrs wants a his and hers thing going on. lol i dont mind it
or this
although maybe in a darker cherry red colour or something. and maybe with tan grips and saddle.
my mrs wants a his and hers thing going on. lol i dont mind it
or this
although maybe in a darker cherry red colour or something. and maybe with tan grips and saddle.
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