Kona Cowan or Giant STP 2???

[OpTic SaLtZz]

thinking of getting one of these; which one is better? anybody know?



Frame tubing : Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Rear Shock : -
Fork : MARZOCCHI DIRT JUMPER 2 100mm travel w/20mm dropout
Braze-ons : 1 bottle, rear disc mount, headtube detangler
Headset : TH w/Big Nut
Crankarms : FSA Gravity MOTO-X MegaExo
Chainrings : 36T
B/B : FSA Gravity Moto-X MegaExo
Pedals : Kona Jackshit
Chain : Shimano CN-HG53
Freewheel : Shimano Deore (11-32t, 9-speed)
F/D : Cowan/Jackshit Chainguide
R/D : Shimano Deore LX
Shifters : Shimano Deore (right side only)
Handlebar : FSA Gravity Maximus OS Riser
Stem : FSA Gravity Maximus OS
Grips : Cowan Signature
Brakes : HAYES HFX-9 XC V6 w/BFL Lever
Brake Levers : HAYES HFX-9 XC V6 w/BFL Lever
Front hub : KK Disc 20mm
Rear hub : Shimano FH-M475 disc
Spokes : Stainless DT 14g
Tires : Maxxis Holy Roller 26x2.4 front, 26x2.2 rear
Rims : Sun DitchWitch
Saddle : Kona DJ
Seatpost : FSA FR-270 DBL
Seat clamp : Kona QR
Color : Brown Mat



frame ALUXX alloy: double butted, integrated gusset w/CNC BB yoke
fork Marzocchi DJ4 100mm/4"
rear derailleur Shimano Acera 8 speed
front derailleur Shimano Alivio
shifters Shimano Altus 16 speed
crankset Raceface Ride DH X-type 24x36T w/bashguard
bottom bracket Raceface Ride DH X-type integrated, outboard
shift/chain guide
chain Shimano IG 8 speed
cassette SRAM PG850 11-28T
brakes Shimano M415 mechanical disc w/6" centre-lock rotors
brake levers Shimano V-brake
hubs Fr: Formula disc | Rr: Shimano M475 disc
rims Sun Rhyno Lite 26" x 36H w/eyelets
spokes 14G stainless
tyres Kenda K Rad 2.3"
pedals Wellgo alloy platform, cr-mo axle
h.bar/stem Raceface Ride low rise / 40mm stem
seat post Raceface Ride alloy 30.9
saddle SDG Bel Air
grips Giant Kraton

[Nathan]

I know nothing about bikes. Sorry

[OpTic SaLtZz]

okay then, didnt really need to post that but anyway :P

[Physcadelic]

Shimano = Good brand.
My chains are Shimano So is my freewheel.

If you like Mountain biking, the first one sounds good. How much?

[OpTic SaLtZz]

the first one sounds good. How much?

$450 AU second hand, RRP $1450

[Physcadelic]

$450 AU

:O Used? That is really cheap...

[OpTic SaLtZz]

yeah used :P

[Physcadelic]

Looks pretty good condition, I would go with the first one.

[OpTic SaLtZz]

they are both second hand, $450

thats not the actual picture BTW

This is the actual picture :P

[Osama_Farooq]

2nd one epc

[OpTic SaLtZz]

yeah im probably going for the Giant as i do more street riding than downhill/MTB

[[MPGH]Austin]

ugly ass bike

[Krooshev]

Nice Bike!

[Jakob]

Not the first one.

[Obey]

I've got a Redline.