Comments on: Kona Smoke Review http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:08:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: On my own power « Caveat Doctor http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-143469 On my own power « Caveat Doctor Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:55:49 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-143469 [...] or what to look for, but JR said it’s a good brand at least, and a quick Google shows one or two people much more knowledgeable and hard-core bike commuter than me like it too, so I’m [...] [...] or what to look for, but JR said it’s a good brand at least, and a quick Google shows one or two people much more knowledgeable and hard-core bike commuter than me like it too, so I’m [...]

]]> By: Haily http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-117267 Haily Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:38:21 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-117267 Hi, i'm looking into buying a used 2008 kona smoke for my husband who is about 185-190lbs & 6'1....what size should I get him? Hi, i’m looking into buying a used 2008 kona smoke for my husband who is about 185-190lbs & 6’1….what size should I get him?

]]> By: Sara http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-107024 Sara Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:32:44 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-107024 I bought a 2006 Kona Smoke in early 2007 when they were getting rid of the old models. I love it! I've ridden it through pretty much everything and it has never skiped a beat. I also added a rack on the back and ended up switching the horn to a more traditional bell; joggers, etc listening to ipods paid me absolutely no attention when I squeaked the "mystery horn." Also, I'm only 5'4" female and the 18 inch frame has actually worked really well for me. All in all, a great bike. I bought a 2006 Kona Smoke in early 2007 when they were getting rid of the old models. I love it! I’ve ridden it through pretty much everything and it has never skiped a beat. I also added a rack on the back and ended up switching the horn to a more traditional bell; joggers, etc listening to ipods paid me absolutely no attention when I squeaked the “mystery horn.” Also, I’m only 5’4″ female and the 18 inch frame has actually worked really well for me. All in all, a great bike.

]]> By: Ted http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-103292 Ted Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:42:06 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-103292 Bought my Smoke in 2006; use it to commute 6 miles each way. Ride to work is gradual uphill the entire way; can practically coast home. Bike is rugged, durable, and reliable. Outfitted with the usual back strobe, rack, and commuter tires. Great commuter bike! Bought my Smoke in 2006; use it to commute 6 miles each way. Ride to work is gradual uphill the entire way; can practically coast home. Bike is rugged, durable, and reliable. Outfitted with the usual back strobe, rack, and commuter tires. Great commuter bike!

]]> By: William Tweedy http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-87198 William Tweedy Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:06:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-87198 I am undecided as to which bike is the better buy. The two bikes are the Kona Smoke and the KHS Urban X. I ride medium to flat topography. I'll do some night riding, but mostly touring and small grocery shopping trips. I am undecided as to which bike is the better buy. The two bikes are the Kona Smoke and the KHS Urban X. I ride medium to flat topography.
I’ll do some night riding, but mostly touring and small grocery shopping trips.

]]> By: Capt Tobasco http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-44520 Capt Tobasco Sat, 28 Jul 2007 05:54:04 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-44520 Hi I got my Smoke about a month ago and I love it!! Its good on the roads and stays sure footed even in the wet. I most love cruising Southsea (UK) sea front on it as day brakes Ain't life sweet!! Hi I got my Smoke about a month ago and I love it!!
Its good on the roads and stays sure footed even in the wet.
I most love cruising Southsea (UK) sea front on it as day brakes
Ain’t life sweet!!

]]> By: Spencer Ogden http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-30543 Spencer Ogden Sun, 13 May 2007 08:12:37 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-30543 It sure seems like the Kona Smoke is one of the most suitable commuter bikes out there, especially for the money. How worried should I be about the lack of a full chain guard? Should I just give up on the idea of commuting in my work clothes? It sure seems like the Kona Smoke is one of the most suitable commuter bikes out there, especially for the money. How worried should I be about the lack of a full chain guard? Should I just give up on the idea of commuting in my work clothes?

]]> By: Michael Chass http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-30347 Michael Chass Fri, 11 May 2007 22:51:12 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-30347 I got mine with with an CUTE horn... I got mine with with an CUTE horn…

]]> By: Shirley http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-27481 Shirley Mon, 16 Apr 2007 14:04:32 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-27481 I just got a Kona Smoke two days ago. Rode it all day Saturday and to work this morning. I'm very happy with it. When you read any of the Kona Smoke specs, they allways mention "Mudflap Fenders & Mystery Horn" Does anyone know what the Mystery Horn is? I assumed there was a horn I could toot in traffic? I just got a Kona Smoke two days ago. Rode it all day Saturday and to work this morning. I’m very happy with it.

When you read any of the Kona Smoke specs, they allways mention “Mudflap Fenders & Mystery Horn”

Does anyone know what the Mystery Horn is? I assumed there was a horn I could toot in traffic?

]]> By: Ben http://www.commutebybike.com/2005/06/04/kona-smoke-review/comment-page-1/#comment-7676 Ben Sat, 25 Nov 2006 14:31:52 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/?p=56#comment-7676 I ride a similar bike: my wife's old mountain bike with freddy fenders and slick tires and the kona pedals. It rocks when the weather gets bad. The fenders keep road salt and mud out of my teeth and the big platform pedals even let me wear winter boots on the bike. Warm feet= happy commuter! Grip shift would probably be easier to use with mitts than my triggers, too. If I was looking to buy something new for the same purpose, the Smoke would be it. I ride a similar bike: my wife’s old mountain bike with freddy fenders and slick tires and the kona pedals. It rocks when the weather gets bad. The fenders keep road salt and mud out of my teeth and the big platform pedals even let me wear winter boots on the bike. Warm feet= happy commuter! Grip shift would probably be easier to use with mitts than my triggers, too. If I was looking to buy something new for the same purpose, the Smoke would be it.

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