Kona Kilauea score
Got this tonight for cheap on the local cl......has typical scratches for the age, but chromoly frame is real straight with no dents or dings.......26"er......think I might go solid forks on the front, and then build it up with decent used components.
Suggestions, tips, ideas? Am still trying to determine the year on this frame. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8...98135850_b.jpg DSC_3720 by KMTech, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8...ae309f41_b.jpg DSC_3719 by KMTech, on Flickr |
If you are planning to pair a rigid fork with that frame, I suggest something with tubular, hollow legs and maybe even something butted. A solid steel fork would weigh a lot and would be much stronger than necessary.
As for the year, Bikepedia is my go-to source. Happy hunting. |
Originally Posted by Grimlock
(Post 15295970)
If you are planning to pair a rigid fork with that frame, I suggest something with tubular, hollow legs and maybe even something butted. A solid steel fork would weigh a lot and would be much stronger than necessary.
As for the year, Bikepedia is my go-to source. Happy hunting. |
Originally Posted by THE ARS
(Post 15303834)
See if you can find it in the catalogs:
http://www.konaretro.com/showarticle...es/catalogues/ http://www.klassickona.com/ |
I don't see a disc brake mount on the back. I'd save some $$$ and just put V's there and a disc on the front. If you use mechanical disc, you can use the same lever set for both. Seriously nice frame. I've got a 98 Hahanna that I picked up to flip. I just can't bring myself to sell it.
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Originally Posted by roccobike
(Post 15321241)
I don't see a disc brake mount on the back. I'd save some $$$ and just put V's there and a disc on the front. If you use mechanical disc, you can use the same lever set for both. Seriously nice frame. I've got a 98 Hahanna that I picked up to flip. I just can't bring myself to sell it.
After sending more pics, just got confirmation back from Kona that it is indeed a 2001 that has been repainted. Original came in silver with a white head tube and glow in the dark accents on the decals. I think I can understand why the original owner repainted it.....lol. I prefer the blue color. Everything I have read so far, as well as owner reviews like yours, have said it's a really nice frame, so am really looking forward to riding it! :thumb: And man, the people at Kona sure were nice and very helpful with all my questions! :D |
Build parts coming in......
Got all the parts for the bike.....some thru the local craigslist, some thru ebay, some thru friends......coming in for the build.......will have xt gear all over it, 9 speed, 2008 marzocchi bomber mz supercomp shocks to begin with(have chromoly forks for it, too), mavic 217 rims with city tires(have dirt tires for it, too), and xt vbrakes with koolstops. I will post pics here of it after I have the build done.....am excited to build it! :)
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Build complete
Got it built.....may need to cut down the bars some.....probably replace the pedals, as the ones currently on the bike were ones I had in a parts box. Xt gear all over, marzocchi bomber mz supercomp forks, michelin city tires(also have a nice pair of off road tires), 9 speed rear, xt hubs, mavic 217 wheels.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8...1132c659_b.jpg DSC_5266 by KMTech, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8...6846a1c2_b.jpg DSC_5263 by KMTech, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8...b30cd942_b.jpg DSC_5268 by KMTech, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8...86a9b06e_b.jpg DSC_5265 by KMTech, on Flickr http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8228/8...57707db4_b.jpg DSC_5264 by KMTech, on Flickr |
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