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I know there are a few serious mountain bikers here. Eddie, for instance ;-)

I'm not a serious biker - I'm too old for that - but I've got an entry level Kona that I whizz round the country park and along the canal towpath. I'm not desperate to upgrade, but this one has caught my eye on eBay. It's a 2004 model, upgraded, with a RRP at the time of £850. I thought I might go up to £350 but I don't think I'll get it for that.

Kona Kikapu on eBay

Any comments, please? (Not rude ones concerning age and sedentary pursuits )

Ian

I'm a keen cyclist as well Ian and it's only my illness that stops me :-(

You will really enjoy the freedom and experience and it is so much easier riding a modern bike, unlike what you would have been used to, with todays multi gears and wheels that are the same size

Worth paying good money for

Garry

Hi Ian,

Firstly - Kona

An excellent choice. US designed and built and have top class Mountain bike origins and racing pedigree.

The bike your looking at looks good and in decent condition. Although its always frustrating not being able to see what it is your putting your money on.

However, as with anything on EBAY its always a good idea to sit back and let others do the work and wait until the auction is near the end of its life before springing into action.

Also remember second hand mountain bikes are worth far less than then original RRP. I know this from personal experience when it comes to selling!

Setting yourself a budget like you have done is sensible. Never go above that no matter how tempted you are.

The bike is old is terms of mountain bikes (with its specification) and this should have an impact on the price.

I would say £300-£400max for this particular bike.

Remember Mountain bike technology has developed even more since this bike was introduced. (ie lighter and more efficient parts)

If it goes, it goes.

There are stacks of bargains out there mate. Don't lose any sleep if some other chap snaps it up. ;-)

Oh and if you do get one then get in touch and maybe one day we'll hit the trails together!! :flying:

Hope this helps!

I would say £300-£400max for this particular bike.

God.. that's probably more than my 406 is worth but equally so.. I know how I'd rather travel

I see many, many middle-aged geezers every weekend riding past the pub.. out of breath.. middle-aged spread out of control who think that wearing spandex does the trick. Believe me.. it doesn't. I'm considering painting the kitchen windows out or at least fitting blinds ;-) I have the welfare of my staff to consider

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Well said Dave, I am one old geezer who tried it on my sons' mountain bike once...cycled six miles...then the last two were spent walking with it!!

Nigel.

Nigel H-J wrote:then the last two were spent walking with it!!

Nigel.

LOL..

Well mate.. at least that could be considered exercise

ATB

DaveB :tab:

It is a push bike

Garry

Funny you should say that Garry....a chap was walking very hurriedly pushing his bike too.... :roll:

I can only assume he was so late for work that he didn't have time to get on it......





Talking about bikes...that German inventor of the 'Rocket' bike has got something. It moves along at up to 50 mph but the thing that intrigues me is the technology behind it....all the energy to propel it comes from the rider pedalling apparently.....now that is making very efficient use of basic energy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8147104.stm

Regards

Bridon Bear

Garry Russell wrote:You will really enjoy the freedom and experience and it is so much easier riding a modern bike, unlike what you would have been used to, with todays multi gears and wheels that are the same size

Cheeky monkey! Suggesting that I'm more used to Penny Farthings! I'll have you know I was brought up on Sturmey Archer 3 speed hubs

Actually my present Kona is the same year as the one on eBay and I love it. It's just not as well equipped as the one in the ad, so this is an opportunity for a cheap and easy upgrade. If it works out ...

Thanks Eddie. Experienced and sensible advice, there. I'll set myself a limit of £350ish and budget for a trip to the local Kona dealer to get it serviced and make sure it's up to scratch. I think it'll go for £400 so I'm not very optimistic, but hey!

Cheers

Ian