Conceived with the goal of bringing mountain bike pedal performance on par with that of road pedals, the Frog is the most versatile pedal you can buy. Saves weight because the Frog... more
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Conceived with the goal of bringing mountain bike pedal performance on par with that of road pedals, the Frog is the most versatile pedal you can buy. Saves weight because the Frog has a single retention mechanism in the cleat instead of two redundant mechanisms located in the pedal like most off-road systems. Minimalist design does away with confusing adjustments, because engagement security doesn't depend on spring tension. G3 Frog cleat is stronger, more durable, easier to mount and compatible with two-hole SPD®-style road shoes. Quickly and easily sheds mud, because debris is pushed out when the cleat engages with the pedal. Tough resin composite body is highly resistant to impact damage. Lightning-fast release puts an end to falls caused by pedals that won't disengage. Knee-friendly, non-centering free float. Stainless and titanium spindles won't rust. Precision needle and cartridge bearings. Built-in grease port for easy bearing lubrication.
Advantages: Slick and user-friendly. Protected from the elements. Only little adjustment needed Disadvantages: Less ratios than dérailleur gears
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The hub is a smart if slightly bulky drum, with a high gloss stainless finish. It doesn’t seem too difficult to keep clean. One thing that becomes apparent, especially if you own a bike with dérailleur gears too, is that this one’s chain is a more solid affair. This is because it doesn’t have to perform any contortions bending sideways with this kind of gear – it stays parallel and aligned with the two gears at either end of it, therefore a slim chain is not needed.
Freewheeling emits a slight clicking, and there is a faint ticking noise emitted whilst pedalling in top gear. Curiously, the old Sturmey-Archers did this too. I have now done many miles of road commuting with these gears, and I have to say that they’ll become my ‘gears of preference’ for general urban use. My 24-speed bike will be nice when it’s re-sprayed and it will stand me...
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Advantages: Fork with lockout, hydraulic disc brakes and rigid FSA crankset Disadvantages: No travel adjustment on fork, lighter options for the money
...This review scrutinises the Kona Cinder Cone 2007.
Frame tubing Kona All-Mountain Butted Aluminum
Fork Marzocchi Mz with Lock out
braze-ons 2 bottles, fender, Disc brake tabs
Headset TH
Crankarms FSA Alpha Drive Powerdrive
Chainrings 44/32/22
B/B FSA Powerdrive
Pedals Wellgo LU-A9 w/Toe clips and straps
Chain Shimano CN-HG53
Freewheel Shimano Deore (11-32t, 9speed)
F/D Shimano Deore
R/D Shimano Deore LX
Shifters Shimano Deore
Handlebar Kona Riser
Stem Kona Control
Grips Kona Mooseknuckle
Brakes Hayes Hydraulic Sole
Brake Levers Hayes Sole
Front hub King Kong KDF2S
Rear hub Shimano FH-M475 disc
Spokes Stainless 14g fr/14g rr
Tires Maxxis IGNITOR 26x2.1
Rims Sun Black Eye
Saddle WTB Pure V SPORT
Seatpost Kona Thumb
Seat clamp Kona QR
Colour Orange
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