I got myself a second-hand Kona Sutra LTD 2021 XL for a very good price (650€) and in good conditions.
The fork is however from a Surly Karate Monkey 2015, without eyelets.
Given the price, I have room for customization:
– move to a multi-hold flat handlebar (I like to do touring on rather rough terrains)
– move to 2x chain-rings (the lowest gear is till quite hard)
– redo the cabling to raise the handlebar and have a more relaxed position
This likely entails 400€ + of components.
Now, I just saw a Cinelli Hobootleg Interrail 2024 on bike-room.com for around 800 € new.
It has everything that I want from the Kona: multi-hold flat handlebar, 2 chain-rings…
Plus it's new, and the fork is the original one with eyelets.
Given my desire for basically a rigid MTB with touring/bikepacking capabilities,
would you advise me to get the Cinelli Hobootleeg and sell the Sutra LTD?
I think I will have no issue selling the Kona.
Thanks in advance 🙂
by leo_m97