Hey all, quick question - I am looking at buying a used and hopefully unabused stinky. The guy is advertising the frame as a 17".... my all mountain frame is a 20". I looked on kona's site about sizing, and a 17" stinky is XXL. Will this be the right size for a 6'3" 230lb rider?
What happened to joining the IH Mafia? :?: Have you considered the '05 Faith frames from Wheelworld? http://wheelworld.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&id=4595
dont worry about it, the KONA family has been gaining momentum and is on the rise my friend... chew, if you can get yourself over to the path or wheel world they might have one you can take for a test spin to check the sizing.
Guero- It's all good if he goes KONA! Both renegade freeride companies..... That's all that matters! :bang:
You should be alright with the 17" stinky. I'm 5'10" and 195 lbs and I ride a 16.5" XL Stinky. It's a tad on the large side but it works just fine. In an ideal situation I would have liked to gotten 16" but I got such a good deal on the 16.5" that I couldn't say no. All in all, you should be fine at 6'3" with the 17" ..But sizing is mostly a matter of personal preference. Just as was previously mentioned, get over to the Path and sit on a few and maybe take a spin around the parking lot.
That's kind of weird sizing. I rode a 19" hard tail this weekend and it was to small for me. I'm 6'1" and 189lbs. I would guess a 17" would be tiny on you. I would test one first. Cheers.
I think it's well known that Stinkys have some weird ass sizing. Must be the super slack geometry. The 17" XXL is largest stinky they make that I know of..
If you are looking a a Stinky you are looking I assume at more of a DH bike which you may want a little smaller than what you would ride XC or even all mountain. TTis the measurment that I would pay close attention to as the seat will probably be all the way down and out of the way while bombing the trails anyway...
i rode a 19" coiler at the path this weekend.... didnt have a stinky big enuff for me LOL Dino - that is a killer deal on that frame and wheel.... but then brakes/cranks/forks/etc.... i think in the end the stinky might be a little better deal
Have you thought about buying J_Sims Yeti ASX? That is one nice rig! He is 6'5" tall-- I can ALMOST guarantee the LARGE will be spot-on perfect! Good luck with your purchase- whether it be frame only or complete! :beer:
one or the other is coming home with me tomorrow... looked for a 7pt for 1500 or cheaper in yeti size.... to no avail. Dino - turnbull next week?
My suggestion: PM J_Sims... The bike may cost less than you think! If your heart is set on a KONA- I will make you a deal.... You buy (a KONA) and I will wear MY KONA JERSEY when I give you the tour of Turnbull!
deal.... my heart isnt set on a kona or IH, just looking to spend around 1large for a fr/dh aaron proof bike
