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Anyone got any opinions on the Kona Humu.
My old manager (Graham at Crabtree) and I had a bikey conversation.
He is over 6 feet and large ex-rugby type build:
G: Can you build me a 'fixie bike' to get around on?
*P: stifles gag reflex yeah, sure!*
G: how much will it cost?
P: can probably start you off from 300+ depending...
G: I have 450 to spend, just to get about London, I want fat tyres and big tubes...
P: you mean a stronger frame?
bystanders laugh
G: are you calling me fat?
P: er.. it's just that...
G: can you fit disc brakes?
P:* it will add a ton to the cost at least.. You're better off buying a readymade bike to be honest.*
G: I thought you would enjoy it?
P:* I would, but looking at value-for-money, it's more sensible to buy an OffThePeg bike unless you particularly want a certain frame or blah-blah.*....
OK, if you could be bothered to read that transcript, you will tell me if this is an appropriate OTP bike. £300, leaving £50 for a lock, £50 for accessories, and £50 in his pocket. I think he can test-ride at any evans?
I thought either this or a trek soho thing, or a Charge Plug Freestyler.
He is used to MTBs, and seems unsure of the whole skinny tyres thing. I know this is a cruiser, so delivers few of the benefits of a fixed gear.. but I'm not sure that he knows what he wants.. except a pretty new bike with no gears.
I could sling a front disc brake, wheel and fork on for him, but doesn't look like this bike is suited to riding fixed if he should get the urge later on.
opinions pleases?