I'm trying to decide on two bikes and am not sure which one is more cost efficient. :idea:
The Felt FW4 retails at $699 (but I can get it for around $650 including tax).
The Kona Lisa RD 2007 retails at around $1299. I have ridden both of these bikes and like them, but have not ridden them extensively. If anyone can shed some light on their long term (or longer than 15 miles) experiences with both or either of the particular bike, it would be of great help to me.

Thanks! :thumbsup:

- Peach

Just checking out the specs the Kona has better components, which makes sense because it costs a little more. The 105 components are a higher level component gruppo than what comes on the Felt. Both have carbon forks, and are aluminum frames, so that is similar. The wheelset on the Kona is better, and you'll get a 10 speed cassette instead of an 8 speed (easier currently to upgrade to other components, a lot more common, and more gearing options).

However, also note that the Kona is has a double compact crankset, instead of a triple (triple has three chainrings in the front, so you have more gears that are easier to pedal up hill). You can search on the forums here for the pros/cons of the compact gearing. I run a double compact on my first bike, but I've been mountain biking for over a year and a half.

More similar to the Kona would be the Felt FW3, only it's slightly more expensive. It does come with a few components that are a higher level than the Kona, however.

So, the Felt bike you have listed isn't really on the same level with the Kona. My husband just got a Felt Z25 and he loves it. They're really bikes that come with good components for a decent price. If you aren't concerned with that, ride them both around as much as you can stand and pick whichever bike you prefer.

Good luck!