1997 Speared Kona Hot

SpearedHot · Jul 25, 2011

Hi Everyone,

I thought I would share some pics of my Hot since I have yet to see one like it. I bought it from my buddy in 2009 although I have been pestering him to sell it since 2003. He was the original owner and sad to see it go. The paint is a little tattered but the bike cleans up nicely and always brings a smile to my face when I look at it.

I understand it's not completely "retro", but I'm not necessarily trying to bring it back to 1997. I may or may not do that for another bike.

Enjoy!

Oh and yes, the bike still sees singletrack time and it rips!

andrewl · Jul 25, 2011

SpearedHot":6nvzm7ex said:
I understand it's not completely "retro", but I'm not necessarily trying to bring it back to 1997. I may or may not do that for another bike.

That's a nice looking Hot and while its not 100% period 1997, its still a very functional build.

I like it a lot.

andrewl · Jul 25, 2011

The frame colours also work really well with the 1997 Z2 Bomber too.

GoldenEraMTB · Jul 25, 2011

nice frame and fork

I understand not going period for a 1997, but please consider swapping out the crankset/brake levers/shifters/handlebar

Agency_Scum · Jul 25, 2011

Absolutely lovely. Cheers for sharing mate.

Minty Sauce · Jul 25, 2011

GoldenEraMTB":v1ehim9c said:
nice frame and fork

I understand not going period for a 1997, but please consider swapping out the crankset/brake levers/shifters/handlebar

I'm sure you wouldn't want any of the items mentioned above then if he did change them??

Nice bike tho, very nice setup. Looks rather fresh

Anthony · Jul 25, 2011

That's an excellent example. It was painted by Velographics in Bellingham near you. Are they still there?

In another thread, some owners of 1997 Hots said they had a goat emblem stamped into the dropout, so I wonder if yours has? That and the serial number would tie down where the frame was built.

GoldenEraMTB · Jul 25, 2011

Minty Sauce":ado54end said:
GoldenEraMTB":ado54end said:

nice frame and fork

I understand not going period for a 1997, but please consider swapping out the crankset/brake levers/shifters/handlebar

Click to expand...

I'm sure you wouldn't want any of the items mentioned above then if he did change them??

Nice bike tho, very nice setup. Looks rather fresh

wait

seriously, he has the basis for a truly awesome Kona build. Keeping the frame/headset/fork/seat post, there's great potential.

Minty Sauce · Jul 25, 2011

GoldenEraMTB":330w41ql said:
Minty Sauce":330w41ql said:

GoldenEraMTB":330w41ql said:

nice frame and fork

I understand not going period for a 1997, but please consider swapping out the crankset/brake levers/shifters/handlebar

Click to expand...

I'm sure you wouldn't want any of the items mentioned above then if he did change them??

Nice bike tho, very nice setup. Looks rather fresh

Click to expand...

wait

seriously, he has the basis for a truly awesome Kona build. Keeping the frame/headset/fork/seat post, there's great potential.

Your right it definitely has BOTM potential with a few tweeks! Looks really modern despite the age, that's probably why the new parts on it don't look out of place :?

Glad I made you laugh

SpearedHot · Jul 25, 2011

Thank you for the kind words and constructive criticisms everyone. I will keep an eye out for more period correct items however I'm in no rush. The cranks are "well used" XT M739s that have been on the bike since new.

To Anthony
As far as I know, Velographics is no longer around. I've included some pics that clearly show the Goat and serial number.

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