Kona Koa 97 retromod build (FINISHED)

johnnycos · Feb 7, 2011

Right im probably going to get abuse for some of my choices but hay ho lol, i only have one pic and here it is. I got the frame from on here

Cane creek headset

Rock shox judy

Easton seatpost (ea50)
Easton stem (ea50)
Easton riser bars (ea30)

Sram white grips
Sram x9 shifters

Magura Hs33 brakes

I have a choice of rims 1st set is a set coda 700series i just love the spoke set up, 2nd set, same spoke set up but thinner mavic x221 rims with shimano hubs. And the rest well its what ever takes my fancy lol im sticking with the sram gear for the drailleurs im just stuck on the crank and it has to be isis.

coomber · Feb 7, 2011

I dont mind another white Kona. I think it looks great. But, I would go for older graphics, the 1997 Kona ones were excellent, amongst the best. These moderner ones look ok but the original were best. Contact Gil_m he'll sort you out some great ones.

Nice build so far mate.

johnnycos · Feb 7, 2011

Haha funny you should say that as i was thinking the same but they were on there when got it, i think i will give him a nudge as i also have a 92 racelight cindercone that i have started buying bits for(all origial stuff) and a 96 koa that im bulding up for the wife

johnnycos · Feb 25, 2011

Well after deciding to ditch the decals as i thought they were'nt right for the bike, i got in touch with Gil and i can now say he is a legend and very patient.......This is how it looks now

but still have to sort out saddle(white or black),tyres,drailleurs and crankset :? :?: :?:

coomber · Feb 25, 2011

Hate to say I told you so BUT those decals look a million times better. Dont overdo the white - the saddle should be black if you are using the bike - white saddles never stay white!

This is looking awesome.

KermitGKona88 · Feb 25, 2011

I think a grey charge spoon would look good on there

coomber · Feb 25, 2011

kermitgreenkona88":1nq5y7dl said:
I think a grey charge spoon would look good on there

Yes definately. Was going to suggest the same.

johnnycos · Feb 28, 2011

I had to google charge spoon to see what the hell you were talking about lol now i know

im leaning towards a black one

godders · Mar 1, 2011

^ what they said, bargin price and very comfy

superstu · Mar 4, 2011

just stumbled upon this, looks awesome and the change of decals really does it justice

subscribed now, looking for to the completion!

Kona Koa 97 retromod build (FINISHED)

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