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05-06-2010, 03:15 PM #1
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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?
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05-06-2010, 03:17 PM #2
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Why not, right? The upshot being that Salvagetti Bicycle Workshop is not only nearby, but also a Kona dealer.
Originally Posted by Roo
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05-06-2010, 03:29 PM #3
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I've heard nothing good about those guys. fwiw
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05-06-2010, 04:17 PM #4
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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. Originally Posted by Pinner
The sky is the limit for those folks and they are appreciative of your bidness. Originally Posted by Roo
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05-06-2010, 04:21 PM #5
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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.
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05-06-2010, 04:55 PM #6
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Did you mean nothing BUT good? Originally Posted by Pinner
All I know is that I don't know nothin'... and that's fine.
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05-06-2010, 05:03 PM #7
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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.
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05-06-2010, 05:12 PM #8
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They definitely deserve a second chance. Originally Posted by Pinner
Originally Posted by Roo
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05-06-2010, 05:16 PM #9
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When you go in to the shop to look around, borrow a Magna or Next and ride it to the shop. Originally Posted by Pinner
Originally Posted by powder11
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05-06-2010, 05:16 PM #10
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They're in for the ultimate litmus test when I take in a secondhand $200 bike for minor repairs.
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05-06-2010, 06:18 PM #11
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You should see the $50 barrista clap jobs that frequent Salvagetti. That thing is luxe. Originally Posted by Pinner
They're in for the ultimate litmus test when I take in a secondhand $200 bike for minor repairs. Originally Posted by Roo
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05-07-2010, 07:25 AM #12
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for Salvagetti - most handlebar mustaches in Denver.
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05-07-2010, 07:57 AM #13
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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)
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05-07-2010, 08:25 AM #14
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I'd just be real friendly to you and saw halfway through your pedal spindles Originally Posted by Pinner
They're in for the ultimate litmus test when I take in a secondhand $200 bike for minor repairs.
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