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)
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My old kona went down the upgrade path from this...
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to this...
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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
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and not all modern konas look rubish heres my xc bike
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though it now has agravity dropper and slx cranks
but my dh bike is best photographed in the dark
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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?
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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.
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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!
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4037146683/ ]1999 Kaboom![/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/ ]Pumpkin's Belly[/url], on Flickr
My Y2K Exploder
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4037894560/ ]2000 Explosif[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/ ]Pumpkin's Belly[/url], on Flickr
My 1990 Lave D
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4009376232/ ]Lava Dome[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/ ]Pumpkin's Belly[/url], on Flickr
And a picture of a 1996 Koa (not mine, but just like it)
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/43121659@N06/4300405266/ ]Koa 1996[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/43121659@N06/ ]Pumpkin's Belly[/url], 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 🙁
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/23799372@N02/3473963165/sizes/z/in/photostream/ ]Kona Explosif 1999 with Rohloff & brace-on disc tab[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/23799372@N02/ ]chewkw[/url] 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.