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WTB: Kona stinky

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SkeechyD
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hey im getting in to dh and i want to get a stinky, at least an 05 or better. anyone know where i can get one for cheap. the cheapest one i have found so far is 800 for an 05. i looked on pinkbike and all the bikess pricees are meh.

Jun 16 2008 12:38AM
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mtbakerteacher
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Uhh is the bike you mentioned just the frame? Is that all you want? Or do you want tires, suspension, grips, seats, etc.
Jun 16 2008 12:53AM
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SkeechyD
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i want the whole shabang, everything full suspention

Jun 16 2008 1:01AM
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mtbakerteacher
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Okay, then how much travel are you looking for? 6" minimum? I don't have a bike for you, but just some pointers to help your thread.
Jun 16 2008 1:03AM
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SMiGGERS
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you should be more specific. like do you want dual crown or single crown forks. hydrolic or mechanical brakes. just tryin to help
Jun 16 2008 1:04AM
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SkeechyD
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6 or 7 min. ok ya pointers would be great
Jun 16 2008 1:11AM
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SkeechyD
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i dont really care cuz im just starting dhing so ill prolly go with single crown. just a stinky for cheap is all i want
Jun 16 2008 1:12AM
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purpleflurple
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If you live near Culver City or Woodland Hills California check out wheel world. They hve a website but all the bikes on sale including the stinky are walk ins only.
Jun 16 2008 11:18AM
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purpleflurple
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Also what kind of stinky are you looking for
Stinky Deluxe
Stinky
Stinky Air
The stinky series is a good series but they are not Downhill specific. If u want a downhill specific bike from kona then check out the Stab series
Jun 16 2008 11:23AM
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SkeechyD
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ya i did check out the stab seriies, too much for me, plusi live in idaho
Jun 16 2008 12:12PM
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mtbakerteacher
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Kona is based out of Ferndale, WA which is 10-15 minutes south of the border, so about 3-4 hours south of Whistler, and maybe they have some cheaper deals on newer bikes.
Jun 16 2008 1:41PM
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SkeechyD
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alrgiht cool, im in Coeur d Alene so that drive is still kinda far, but i might check it out. i still think that the full bike i can get is 800 dollers so is that cheap?
Jun 16 2008 1:51PM
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TheStamos
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craigslist   just dont be stupid.
Jun 16 2008 2:19PM
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SkeechyD
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haha ill check
Jun 16 2008 2:36PM
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SK1ERDUDE
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At my local bike shop there is an 07 Kona stinky for 1050
Jun 16 2008 2:47PM
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aznsteeze
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lmao since i dont bike, that subject line sounds weird as hell
free bump

Jun 16 2008 3:47PM
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SkeechyD
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im tying to keep under 1000
Jun 16 2008 4:21PM
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Afrodeziak
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I picked up an 05 stinky, for $650 can last year.. had some decent upgrades on it.. barely ridden, the dude just wanted to move it since he had a new bike already.. that was off pinkbike..

good luck looking.  I'd second pinkbike, craigslist, eBay for places to try
Jun 16 2008 5:54PM
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SkeechyD
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sick deal, any chance you want to sell?
Jun 16 2008 6:24PM
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purpleflurple
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Look beyond kona they make sick bikes and i would recommend one but you should keep your eye open for other sick deals. If u can spend a little more than a thousand then it would be easier. But i agree check craigslist just be careful
Jun 16 2008 11:20PM
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SkeechyD
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ya ive been looking, i use to be into norco but they break to easily and shit
Jun 17 2008 12:13AM
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Lineskiah11
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800 bucks for a ready to ride stinky is a pretty good deal. local shops may have some that they are looking to move but i doubt you will find them much cheaper then that
Jun 17 2008 9:41AM
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SkeechyD
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ya thatswhat i was thinking
Jun 17 2008 11:32AM
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nwsteeze
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craigslist, got a stinky d for 750
Jun 17 2008 4:55PM
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SkeechyD
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ill look into it, doesnt that depend on where you live
Jun 17 2008 5:08PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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i got my 06 kona coiler at ebay for a bit less than 1grand so look there, and if you can't find anything there's always www.mtbr.com too
Jun 17 2008 6:11PM
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DangerToes
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Ive got a Kona Stab, 05 fram with a triple crow stratos fork, 7" travel, hydraulic brakes, vanilla schock in Seattle, I'll let it go for 800. If you're ever planing on going through Seattle you can buy it off me.
Jun 17 2008 7:26PM
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SkeechyD
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sick deal ill look into going to seatle

Jun 17 2008 9:07PM
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purpleflurple
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thats a pretty good deal
Jun 17 2008 9:22PM
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SkeechyD
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sure is
Jun 18 2008 12:37AM
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SkeechyD
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i live in idaho

Jun 18 2008 11:11AM
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Pipe_Munky
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hey homestyle,

the bike you're looking for does not exist for the price you're looking to pay. you're going to need to pay at least $1000 for a decent bike that will be reliable enough for DH.


cheers!
Jun 18 2008 11:44AM
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SkeechyD
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ya thats what everyone says, but my buddy won state for dhing and he can give me his old stinky 05 for 800
Jun 18 2008 11:50AM
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SkeechyD
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haha its fine
Jun 18 2008 11:50AM
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Pipe_Munky
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nice. but be careful

buying DH bikes from racers is not always the greatest idea. those bikes get abused beyond belief. almost as bad as buying a rental bike
Jun 18 2008 11:56AM
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SkeechyD
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haha true but ive riden it my self some too
Jun 18 2008 11:59AM
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purpleflurple
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If u live near a mountain any mountain that rents downhill bikes u can usually pick one up at the end of the year. The problem with that though is usually they have been beaten to shit. If u ever fell like takin a drive to Moab, Utah then they have tons of used bikes at different stores.
Jun 18 2008 1:11PM
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SkeechyD
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i actually really want to go to utah for their mt biking. sick place
Jun 18 2008 3:19PM
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purpleflurple
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I was just biking in moab a week ago and now i am in sun Valley. Moab kicks sun valleys ass when it comes to biking. But Moab is a small town with about 12 bike shops and the bike shops have some sick used bikes for sale and at the end of the season they will probably sell there rentals
Jun 18 2008 3:27PM
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SkeechyD
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ok sweet man i dought ill be going to utah but idk
Jun 18 2008 4:36PM
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