Hi guys,
I am a new Kona convert, and am just falling in love with their bikes.
I am just about to plunge into single speed territory, and wanted some advice.
From what I understand, the Big Unit is meant for a 100 mm fork, and is made of scandium. My biggest concern about using the BU is that it will be a harsh ride. I am coming off of a 2015 non-boost Trek Stache and can't stand the harshness of aluminum. I am sold out on hard tails, but guess I'm at the point where I'm too aware of frame feedback, chatter, etc.
So, I ask: Does the BU ride harsly with a lot of chatter through the frame and can it be ran with a 120 fork?
As for the Honzo, I think it's a no brainer. Steel (good ride quality?), 12x142, trail geo, and 120 mm fork...but obviously heavy. Will I hate this bike for singlespeed?
My goals are to have a sufferfest, simple bike that I can train hard on. I am not timid with long nasty climbs or long mileage.
A good ride for me is 30 + miles with 3,500+ feet of climbing with tons of single track. I am riding more agressive these days as my skill develops.
I am pretty much sold on the Honzo, but they're out of stock while I can get a BU today. The Honzo Ti is out of my budget.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
I am a new Kona convert, and am just falling in love with their bikes.
I am just about to plunge into single speed territory, and wanted some advice.
From what I understand, the Big Unit is meant for a 100 mm fork, and is made of scandium. My biggest concern about using the BU is that it will be a harsh ride. I am coming off of a 2015 non-boost Trek Stache and can't stand the harshness of aluminum. I am sold out on hard tails, but guess I'm at the point where I'm too aware of frame feedback, chatter, etc.
So, I ask: Does the BU ride harsly with a lot of chatter through the frame and can it be ran with a 120 fork?
As for the Honzo, I think it's a no brainer. Steel (good ride quality?), 12x142, trail geo, and 120 mm fork...but obviously heavy. Will I hate this bike for singlespeed?
My goals are to have a sufferfest, simple bike that I can train hard on. I am not timid with long nasty climbs or long mileage.
A good ride for me is 30 + miles with 3,500+ feet of climbing with tons of single track. I am riding more agressive these days as my skill develops.
I am pretty much sold on the Honzo, but they're out of stock while I can get a BU today. The Honzo Ti is out of my budget.
Thanks in advance for any feedback!