Thanks, interesting read.

That Konaretro site is ace, it’s a pity they haven’t updated it in a while.

The links at the side of the page take you to other catalogues that aren’t featured on the site. 8)

My old kona went down the upgrade path from this…

to this…

Cool snowflake wheel, oink.

And is that the world’s largest Lizard Skins protector on the top tube?

Now that’s what I call a proper sized chain ring. None of this namby pamby 42t stuff.

well heres a not so great picture of my beloved commuter, does 200miles a week

and not all modern konas look rubish heres my xc bike

though it now has agravity dropper and slx cranks

but my dh bike is best photographed in the dark

Link[img]http://www.flickr.com/photos/55682113@N08/6841704695/[/img]

1991 Lavadome. This was it in 2010. It did a months road tour in Newfoundland then I bought some cheap knobblies and rode some trails in vermont including the Kingdom Trails DH course. Now that’s versatility.

Seatpost and headset are original.

You sure its a 91?
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/v/Manufacturer+Archive/Kona/Catalogues/Kona+Catalogue+1991/91Inner2.jpg.html

What am I doing wrong trying to post a pic from flickr?

I’d say that is earlier than 91

Here is my 92 Cinder Cone: Frame, Forks, Stem, Bars, Seat & Seatpost are all original.

this do…??

You sure its a 91?

Clearly not from the link you posted. It came with the Suntour X1 (I think) group originally. A quick search has revealed that ’89 or 90 is more like it!

It weighs a ton but rides really well both off road and on. I went out to try the Lagan black on it last year for a bit of a laugh and it took it in its stride. Cmon the retro bikes!

My 1999 Kaboom!

1999 Kaboom! by Pumpkin’s Belly, on Flickr

My Y2K Exploder

2000 Explosif by Pumpkin’s Belly, on Flickr

My 1990 Lave D

Lava Dome by Pumpkin’s Belly, on Flickr

And a picture of a 1996 Koa (not mine, but just like it)

Koa 1996 by Pumpkin’s Belly, on Flickr

iv got an old joe murray frame with no other decals except one saying the bicycle group,is it one of these konas guys .

Mark – yes, a Joe Murray decal and a TBG head badge would make it a Kona. Sure someone could ID it if you post a picture.

yes will do got to find it in the garage , you havnt seen my garage not big just a mess .

Some great pics. My first bike was a 98 Lava Dome, lovely bike. I miss it 🙁

Kona Explosif 1999 with Rohloff & brace-on disc tab by chewkw on Flickr

Bought the frame from Tiger a member of STW and it is Kona last 853 Reynolds steel frame. Resprayed and added disc tab to fit Rohloff.