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  • Possible New Shit

    I currently have this '97 Kona Koa, which is excellent fun

    I have the opportunity to purchase this '96(?) Kili Comp frameset

    I only have room for one mtb, and as far as I can tell, the Saracen weighs up as follows.

    Pros:

    • Decent steel. Tange MTB(??)/Prestige DB tubing, Ritchey dropouts
      ^ - tougher construction
      ^ - better ride (?????)
    • Better fit for me (1" longer TT, 2" longer ST, 2.5cm longer HT)
    • Quite classy

    Cons:

    • Heavier (probably)
    • Even shorter forks (385 vs 400 as best as I could tell)
    • Forks maybe not as good as P2s (though I don't have the triple butted)
    • Not outrageously orange
    • Not a Kona

    I think I will buy it anyway and build it up and see, but give me your thoughts because I desire validation.

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