I went to a LBS today

[Shara]

So I met a guy today that works/worked for a bike delivery service, used to work at a bike store and learned how to build bikes. Good source, eh? He found a place that sells the Kona Dew and the Kona Dew plus. And he said those would be my best bets for the area and price. Do you think there is a huge difference between the Kona Dew Plus and the regular Dew? he seemed to think so.

[blackhillsbiker]

I love my Dew Deluxe! I think the frame is the same on the 3 of them. If the Dew Plus has disc brakes you might want to consider whether that is important to you. I like not having to think about the weather/road conditions on my commute. The discs will just work. I know some Dew riders who are very happy, though. Each step up the line = better components. Decide what level you can live with. If you google Kona Dew vs Dew Plus you should get some discussions on some of the other biking forums. The Konaworld website is also helpful.

The Kona Dew geometry does make for toe overlap depending on bike frame/shoe size. I just know it's there and live with it. You should check that out on your test ride.

Deb