Thread: Kona Smoke - your thoughts requested

Gonna be needing a city bike for summer knee rehab and found a 2007 Smoke for under $200.

It's been a while since I've bought a bike, but I think this one will suit me nicely.

Previous owner was a bike commuter, but admits he's not much of a mechanic. (I am pretty comfortable fixing em)

Any thoughts positive or otherwise?

Why not, right? The upshot being that Salvagetti Bicycle Workshop is not only nearby, but also a Kona dealer.

I've heard nothing good about those guys. fwiw

Originally Posted by Pinner

I've heard nothing good about those guys. fwiw

Yup. flowtron's_ghost is their product manager. My life simplified greatly when I found Salvagetti. Granted Joe and I are buddies, but it goes beyond that. Its one of the best shops (of any nature) I have ever been in.

The sky is the limit for those folks and they are appreciative of your bidness.

Not that I need a $12,000 track bike or anything, but I will drop in next time I'm in the neighborhood. Everyone deserves a second chance.

Originally Posted by Pinner

I've heard nothing good about those guys. fwiw

Did you mean nothing BUT good?

Nope. Heard they're snootier than most.

But I'll give em a chance to earn my business. Cuz there's no way they're snootier than ME.

Originally Posted by Pinner

Nope. Heard they're snootier than most.

But I'll give em a chance to earn my business. Cuz there's no way they're snootier than ME.

They definitely deserve a second chance.

Originally Posted by Pinner

Nope. Heard they're snootier than most.

But I'll give em a chance to earn my business. Cuz there's no way they're snootier than ME.

When you go in to the shop to look around, borrow a Magna or Next and ride it to the shop.

They're in for the ultimate litmus test when I take in a secondhand $200 bike for minor repairs.

Originally Posted by Pinner

They're in for the ultimate litmus test when I take in a secondhand $200 bike for minor repairs.

You should see the $50 barrista clap jobs that frequent Salvagetti. That thing is luxe.

for Salvagetti - most handlebar mustaches in Denver.

can't speak to the shop, but the smoke is a really decent bike for what you are looking to use it for. As a city commuter it is super simple, and can be adorned however needed for your climate (fenders, racks, etc)

Originally Posted by Pinner

They're in for the ultimate litmus test when I take in a secondhand $200 bike for minor repairs.

I'd just be real friendly to you and saw halfway through your pedal spindles