Kona Explosif > Reviews > My Rumplestiltskin Jnr. 99 HardTail UnCensored

Author's product rating:   

Value for money	Excellent
Durability	Good
How does it compare to similar products?	Excellent

Advantages:	The features are just endless, the saddle was the comfyest one that I have ever placed my cheeks onto .
Disadvantages:	The handlebars went straight away .  Riser bars for Rumplestiltskin Jnr .

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

Hey! Are you a mountain bike junkie like my good self? If so, take a look at the Kona Explosif and other Kona's availiable in bike shops here there and everywhere.

When I first got my Explosif (to save time, it will be called Rumplestiltskin Jnr. herewith), I immediatly upgraded Rumplestiltskin Jnr.'s front forks to RockShox Judy XC's which made the front end a whole lot lighter and easier to control. My option was to opt for some Kona Project 2's for Rumplestiltskin Jnr. but I decided to go with the Judy's.

As for braking, well I sure as hell just left the brakes that were on there originally, as they were damn fine. I tuned them to hell and beyond (not radio one tee hee) and if I said stop, I stopped!

The rear derailier on Rumplestiltskin Jnr. needed replacing after my first race, so I whacked a 98 Shimano Reverse Pull XTR derailier on there, and after some getting used to, it was WICKEDDDDDDDD (dude tee hee).

All in all... One damn fine bike.

Well worth the £50 to the thief that stole it for me. Only kidding, this bike put me £1100 overdrawn tee hee.