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 td75
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I've got a 2015 Kona Unit that I normally ride, and I love it. Tempted to get a 2016 Hei Hei Race to smooth out the trail a bit. Anyone got one? Reviews look ok, just wanted some owner feedback.


 
Posted : 09/07/2017 9:30 am
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I have a 2016 DL Trail and really enjoy it. It's a fun bike to ride, handles well, yet climbs and descends well in my opinion. I think it is a good frame design without being overly expensive or complicated.


 
Posted : 09/07/2017 9:51 am
 td75
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Winstanleys Bikes has the 2016 race for £1299. Is that a good buy? I've never had a full suspension bike before. Curious to know how it compares to others.


 
Posted : 09/07/2017 9:59 am
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No idea on price I'm afraid only you can compare to alternatives and decide.

If it is your first full suspension, then you really need to try a few and see what feels right or more importantly, what feels wrong as different designs ride differently. I've been mountain biking since the early nineties so have ridden a few bikes in my time and know what suits me, where and how I ride. I ready didn't get on with a circa 2008 Orange 5 for example whereas many love how they ride


 
Posted : 09/07/2017 10:50 am
 td75
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Same story here, started riding in the early nineties on a Kona Lava Dome. Been road riding mostly since, but I have been rediscovering mountain biking recently on my 2015 Kona Unit. I like the look of the Hei He and I'm complete sold on 29er wheels.

Probably best to ride a few, tempted though with the Hei Hei


 
Posted : 09/07/2017 11:21 am