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It doesn't get much better than that. Top quality build. We need more pics and a ride report!
It doesn't get much better than that. Top quality build. We need more pics and a ride report!
1992 Kona Hei Hei
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romanrinos
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Thanks a lot Al. Changes still to come are to swap out the rear anodised booster for natural alu but other than a few niggles, it is as intended.
I had to ditch the original 1 1/8 alloy steerer for a steel version, to get the 25.4mm velocity stem in. Believe there is no other alternative on this, due to minimal wall width of alloy before it becomes too thin.
I’d also like to find the original magnesium fork brace for the Mag21SLs, since somewhere along the line they were taken out. The lowers are otherwise immaculate with have original finish.
(original build idea with white magics)
Thanks a lot Al. Changes still to come are to swap out the rear anodised booster for natural alu but other than a few niggles, it is as intended.
I had to ditch the original 1 1/8 alloy steerer for a steel version, to get the 25.4mm velocity stem in. Believe there is no other alternative on this, due to minimal wall width of alloy before it becomes too thin.
I’d also like to find the original magnesium fork brace for the Mag21SLs, since somewhere along the line they were taken out. The lowers are otherwise immaculate with have original finish.
(original build idea with white magics)
Pipmeister
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Romanrinos, have you taken any more pictures of this beauty from the drive side and from the front? - I am looking forward to seeing those lovely XTR M900 parts, which I think work so well with an early Hei Hei.
I've just looked at the weather forecast for down your way today, and there should be a glimpse of sunshine mid morning
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Pip.
Romanrinos, have you taken any more pictures of this beauty from the drive side and from the front? - I am looking forward to seeing those lovely XTR M900 parts, which I think work so well with an early Hei Hei.
I've just looked at the weather forecast for down your way today, and there should be a glimpse of sunshine mid morning
.Pip.
romanrinos
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I saw the sun come out briefly and was biting at the bit to go out and take some decent photos finally. Unfortunately I was on family duty so didn’t get a chance to grab the camera and find stick!
I saw the sun come out briefly and was biting at the bit to go out and take some decent photos finally. Unfortunately I was on family duty so didn’t get a chance to grab the camera and find stick!
fitzroybikeco
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looks amazing well done. Can't wait to see more pics.
romanrinos
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M-Power
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Absolutely stunning looking bike that should ride as good as it looks. Maybe try to find a Ti P2 fork from Ashok.
Not sure the process of how he made them ( i just gave him precise specs) but the fact that he cross ovalized the tubes shows he had a good understanding of Ti’s properties many years before others developed a similar design. I have two Dean Ti stems but they are really flexy but look great. I use a cross ovalised Roox Ti one now and its great, except i prefer two bar clamp bolts like your Kona and Dean Ti ones for peace of mind.
Absolutely stunning looking bike that should ride as good as it looks. Maybe try to find a Ti P2 fork from Ashok.
romanrinos":36nxo34h said:
Not sure the process of how he made them ( i just gave him precise specs) but the fact that he cross ovalized the tubes shows he had a good understanding of Ti’s properties many years before others developed a similar design. I have two Dean Ti stems but they are really flexy but look great. I use a cross ovalised Roox Ti one now and its great, except i prefer two bar clamp bolts like your Kona and Dean Ti ones for peace of mind.
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She's a beauty.
I do think she'd look better with a Flite but I know the period correct police won't approve
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