seedubs1

I'm wanting to get back into mountain biking since I just sold my track bike, and I am going to do just a bit of everything. So I figure a 120mm travel fs bike should fit the bill.

I've been looking at the 09 kona one20 and the 09 specialized fsr xc. Both are right at about $1k.

Wondering if one is going to be significantly better than the other. Component specs look about the same. I do think I'm partial to the kona a bit, though.

Also, is there anything else out there that I should be looking for?

Thanks a bunch for any input guys.

seedubs1

Well, it looks like the 09 specialized fsr xc sold out.

So is there any glaring issues with the kona one20 that I should be worried about? I'm really thinking about pulling the trigger on it.

Dannihilator

The kona one20 is a sound bike.

seedubs1

have you ridden one?

The only thing I'm worried about is it being a boat anchor for riding XC (I'm not racing or anything).

Think it's my best bang for my buck for $975?

Dannihilator

I've never rode one, but I know someone who does. Weight isn't bad at all.

Dannihilator

I've never rode one, but I know someone who does. Weight isn't bad at all.

RatedZ

What you really need is a Kona Stinky Deluxe.

Okay, I just wanted to say, "Stinky."

seedubs1

There's one for sale in my craigslist.

I just have no use for it. It'd be too aweful to pedal that thing uphill.

If I lived in WV.....I'd be all over it.

RatedZ

It may be awful for the road, but I'd bet it kicks some serious ass in the mountains.

seedubs1

Anyone know any of the promo codes for wheelworld.com? I think that's where I'm going to order the one20 from.

I think they are an authorized Kona dealer.

Any more opinions on the one20?

seedubs1

Any other opinoins?

seedubs1

Went ahead and ordered it. I think I did pretty good for $900. Got the last one at wheelworld.com in my size. Pretty stoked to get it in.