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Hmm interesting! It looks very well balanced like this
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much geometry difference between the 700 and 650? as its spec'd for 650?
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We have sold quite a few of these and have just got the 23 model in stock. They look bad value at a glance, but it’s a really nice frame and fork, equivalent to (or better than) an All City really… when you consider that the bikes are a great buy. Something to keep and upgrade rather than ride and replace.
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Thanks. Depending on the build from Kona you can get 700 or 650. This one is the 2021 DL complete that came with 650. I keep two wheelsets ready. I like the LOOK better with the 700s and it rides great on 700x35s. I think the 42s are a touch big. Can handle 650x48 no problem. Maybe 2.0” with low lugs in the back(fork has loads of room). I appreciate the larger volume of the 48s on singletrack.
Currently waiting on the 105 5700 bits to arrive to make it a 2x10 work horse. Will probably have to downsize tires to make derailleur room with that mudguard there. I found that with the 40t ring, I was most often in the smaller half of the cassette, and the funny Apex-only BCD, I was pretty limited. I think I’ll like the 2x10 better.
Sorry for the essay, but in all I really like the bike. Very capable on and off road, wheel/tire versatility, and comfortable.