Kona coiler vs. GF fat possum

[dirtydirtysouf]

im looking at getting in the freeride full sus. bike and i have picked out 2 that i really like. i spent most of sat. riding them in the parking lot and cant decide which one to get, please help me out......what are the + and - of both bikes, which one stands up better to a beating

they are both under $2000 so that in my range..........plus i weigh in at 280# so this might help you guys/gals out

Kona
http://www.konaworld.com/Prod/000000317/2K6_COILER_1300.jpg

FP
http://www.fisherbikes.com/images/bikes2006/bikes_large/fat_possum_lx.jpg

[Kanter]

For your size, what about the Big Hits?

[dirtydirtysouf]

For your size, what about the Big Hits?

who?????

[joelsman]

the latest MBA didn't like the fat possum, too flexy for them and they weigh under 200lbs. the kona will be much stronger and stiffer.

kanter was trying to tell you about specialized's big hit models of bikes.

[pdawg]

I would second the idea on the Coiler. A seriously strong frame, with good rear shock. Marz fork is OK, but better than the noodley Nixon.

[psychobiker]

go for the stinky instead the new 07's are awsome

[tadrscin]

go for the stinky instead the new 07's are awsome
Do you know how much travel the '07 Stinky will have?

[mandown]

Do you know how much travel the '07 Stinky will have?
yes, yes i do.

[tadrscin]

yes, yes i do.
Care to share that info with the rest of us?

[allsk8sno]

go to konaworld, '07 line's up

[quickneonrt]

demo 7 for 07, or an Enduro

[tadrscin]

go to konaworld, '07 line's up
Thanks. I checked it out last night. They must've just done that.

[psychobiker]

07 stinkys will have 7 inches front and rear the deluxe and primo will also have floating rear brakes ...nice

[offtheedge]

the fat possum is a POS

[escapeartist]

I wouldnt touch a Fisher period, especially at your weight. The coiler is a sweet bike.

[Kanter]

Specialized Big Hit is the best bike for your weight and the money. IMO

[dirtydirtysouf]

the fat possum is a POS
what is your reason behind this post? have you riden one, what was the problem???????

[quickneonrt]

what is your reason behind this post? have you riden one, what was the problem???????


i have, they are a pos and i'm only 155lbs

[dirtydirtysouf]

i have, they are a pos and i'm only 155lbs

can you fill me in on why you didnt like it............just saying its a POS doesnt tell me what YOU didnt like about it, so please tell my your cons about the bike........:D