I live by a great LBS and got a high five from the owner when I first dragged my old Wicked. I knew I was in the right place. Fast forward 2 years and I've got some money for a new bike. I've been researching nonstop FS, Trail, XC, hard tail and its fun but overwhelming as well. Like I said, 20 years is a long time to ride the same bike!
I feel like I stepped out of a time machine. After talking to the shop owner a while we finally landed on a Kona Explosif. He explained that in all practical purposes the Explosif was a logical evolution of a 1990 rigid Fat City. He definitely had my attention. I love my bike. I love that the brakes don't stop on a dime. Or that I can't fjord that creek or climb that steep pitch with 26 inch wheels. I love that riding it brings me back 20 years when I could bunny hop over the occasional log in the path.
He said its all about riding for the smiles. At the end of the day it is. Anyone hear about this Kona? I'm nervous and that bike is still is a lot of money. But it is time for a new bike and for new smiles. :beer:
I feel like I stepped out of a time machine. After talking to the shop owner a while we finally landed on a Kona Explosif. He explained that in all practical purposes the Explosif was a logical evolution of a 1990 rigid Fat City. He definitely had my attention. I love my bike. I love that the brakes don't stop on a dime. Or that I can't fjord that creek or climb that steep pitch with 26 inch wheels. I love that riding it brings me back 20 years when I could bunny hop over the occasional log in the path.
He said its all about riding for the smiles. At the end of the day it is. Anyone hear about this Kona? I'm nervous and that bike is still is a lot of money. But it is time for a new bike and for new smiles. :beer: