What Dirt Jumping Bike should i get?

[dirtjump4life101]

i am looking for a new dirt jumping bike and would like to have the farkin members help with this expensive decision i am looking at two bikes one of them the 08 Giant STP 2, The second the 08 Kona Shred. i would like all of you to help me with this decision. Thank you

[BLAKE-2234]

neither find a commencal dealer and get one now probably cheaper then both of them too ( mine was)

[dirtjump4life101]

which one do you have and how much was it?

neither find a commencal dealer and get one now probably cheaper then both of them too ( mine was)

[DHfreeride4life]

id go the kona, stps are spreading like wild fire

[dirtjump4life101]

yer i know but i think the componets on the giant are better than the one on the kona
id go the kona, stps are spreading like wild fire

[dcrofty]

stps are spreading like wild fire

Yeah and there is a good reason for that, they are good bikes with good parts at a good price.

[DHfreeride4life]

yer i guess, still i like the clump frame on the kona more

[BLAKE-2234]

which one do you have and how much was it?

i have the absolut al 2 and how much is the stp 2 again?

[dirtjump4life101]

the stp is usally around $900
i have the absolut al 2 and how much is the stp 2 again?

[BLAKE-2234]

sh*t they are getting cheaper:eek: um my facts were incorrect the commencal is about $500 more then that

[wtp-addict]

omfg i cant beleive the kona is actually winning...

Ok mate take it from someone who has owned a kona stuff and now i ride an stp 0


GO THE GIANT FOR CHRIST'S SAKE DONT FALL FOR THE PRETTY COLORS OF KONA

[dirtjump4life101]

yer but the forks are better than the giant and it has almost the same price componets on it so i cannot see why you are shocked but hey i am drifting towards the commencal and if i have to save until june next year which will be the case i will
sh*t they are getting cheaper:eek: um my facts were incorrect the commencal is about $500 more then that

[morgo_mpx]

for around $1000 you could get a desent second hand bike here on farkin.

[dirtjump4life101]

yer but those are the only bikes i have seen and would like to know which bike or what type of bike i could get for $1000
for around $1000 you could get a desent second hand bike here on farkin.

[djlegend]

i'd go the stp 2 bud. They have alright specs this year
matt

[i like dirt]

omfg i cant beleive the kona is actually winning...

Ok mate take it from someone who has owned a kona stuff and now i ride an stp 0



I loled @ that. But why do you not like the konas?

[chu]

yer i know but i think the componets on the giant are better than the one on the kona

theres your answer...if it has better components for the same price you would be stupid not to get it

[deaks]

stp over kona, in my oppinion. better specs, geo, better bike!

[wtp-addict]

I loled @ that. But why do you not like the konas?


Yes the kona's may be bomb proof but

-limited warranty
-poo on stick geo
-weight sucks
-components suck
-doesnt like having chainguides installed....(took the bike shop some grinding cutting and chopping to put mine on my old kona)

go the stp

-lifetime warranty
-great specs
-nice color
-great geo
-IT'S GIANT!!

and cause i have one lol

[shred]

-poo on stick geo


and what makes you say that?? have you even riden one?? i would go the shred, but if ypu do go the shred get the extra small, the smalls feel to big and stretched out

[McPete]

STP. Just make sure you get the smaller frame, the large frame has some geometry changes that slightly spoil the bike.

Oh, and budget for a set of decent pedals. The Welgos that come stock are somewhat death.

[kingrob12]

Get the Giant STP2

[shredder dj]

G'day Mate,
First of all.. why would you bother asking this thread, DO NOT GET A GIANT STP 2!! My mate Jase has a STP 2 (2007) and he has had to replace alot of components on it. He has changed his brake pads 3 times (all back)! All because they have just worn out... It's not just his brake pads so many other things I wouldn't even class it as a bike, the back deraiuler, just don't get me started on how bad STP 2's are..
I got a Kona Shred (08) and haven't looked back, so far it has served me great!!

Well thats just my opinion! :D

[dirtjump4life101]

well your going to be happy cause i have just chosen the Giant over the kona because every thing on the giant is better this year and thank you every one for your help

Yes the kona's may be bomb proof but

-limited warranty
-poo on stick geo
-weight sucks
-components suck
-doesnt like having chainguides installed....(took the bike shop some grinding cutting and chopping to put mine on my old kona)

go the stp

-lifetime warranty
-great specs
-nice color
-great geo
-IT'S GIANT!!

and cause i have one lol

[dirtjump4life101]

Now i have the decision of what forks to buy when the 80mm dirt jumper 4's break or something

[slamer]

have you thought about any other bikes. if i were you id consider something different. do we need another stp around:(

[BLAKE-2234]

there is a commencal dealer in melbourne and have you looked at the norcos they are trick this year

[dirtjump4life101]

yer but im soo eager to get a nice bike that i dont want to wait to save up any more money
there is a commencal dealer in melbourne and have you looked at the norcos they are trick this year

[koe/extreme dh]

definetly go the stp great start of for u

[dirtjump4life101]

just one quick question which is better the norco havoc or the giant stp

[shredder dj]

NORCO HAVOC!!
STP's = NO:p

[dirtjump4life101]

you have a kona shred what do u think of it?

[joshmilin69]

if your gonna get the kona get the one above it the scrap 1 better of everything (e.g forks brakes, cranks)

[dirtjump4life101]

do you mean the kona stuff? and even if i did have the money i wouldn't buy one i would buy a commencal

if your gonna get the kona get the one above it the scrap 1 better of everything (e.g forks brakes, cranks)

[Tom2304]

The Konas geo is more trail worthy then most other bikes. Longer chainstays, higher BB and slacker headtube all contribute to the feeling. STP is lighter (thus a little weaker you would assume) but the lifetime warranty makes it a non issue.

[Kirky]

id go the kona, stps are spreading like wild fire

And Kona's never did?

Now, people have realized how much better the STP it.

[S!C!E!R!]

omfg i cant beleive the kona is actually winning...

Ok mate take it from someone who has owned a kona stuff and now i ride an stp 0


GO THE GIANT FOR CHRIST'S SAKE DONT FALL FOR THE PRETTY COLORS OF KONA

Yes the kona's may be bomb proof but

-limited warranty
-poo on stick geo
-weight sucks
-components suck
-doesnt like having chainguides installed....(took the bike shop some grinding cutting and chopping to put mine on my old kona)

go the stp

-lifetime warranty
-great specs
-nice color
-great geo
-IT'S GIANT!!

and cause i have one lol

The warranty for a kona frame is 5years... The geometry is only "poo on stick" if it does not suit your riding style... I have never heard of a Kona being overly heavy... The components may not be good but the frame sure is almost bombproof (Giants lack in frame quality)... How can that be true when the 2007 Kona Cowan came with a chianguide???

The STP frame is not warranted against dirt jumping and off road use (I couldn't find a copy of their warranty but I have read that from the 2006 Giant catalouge)... Great specs but weak frame... And which fucking bastard said not to buy a Kona because of the "PRETTY COLOURS"??? Yet again, can be "poo on stick" geo or it could be "great" geo, depends how you ride... So if Giant bought out Kona and put a Giant badge on them they would automatically become better bikes???

I rest my case ;)...

[Tripper2]

I think you should get a new Norco 125, they are $1500 and with some better forks, IMO, it would be a sick settup

[shredder dj]

you have a kona shred what do u think of it?

The shred is a SICK as bike! And for a thousand bucks it's great value for money. The Giant STP 2 is also a thousand bucks and terrible value for money, so in my opinion get the kona. Very strong frame, has also held up for downhill for me! :D

[wollongDHrider]

id get the stp because one of my mates has a 2007 kona shred and two other mates have got a 2007 stp2 and 2008 stp and the people with the stp2's are alot happier