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Alpha1653
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:18 pm 
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So am I! This thread started back in Jan 12. Unfortunately, my job means I'm rarely in the right place at the right time to make this progress any faster! I can't wait for the first ride. :)
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Alpha1653
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:11 pm 
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Dropped the frame off at Reality Motorworks Bristol today. It should be back sometime in the next week or two, then it's build time!
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Alpha1653
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:45 pm 
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Frame should be back Weds/Thurs next week. Thomson Elite seat post and Hope seat collar have just arrived in the post. It's finally coming together!
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Plus one
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:42 pm 
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Hurry up man I'm dying to see it finished !!!! :lol:
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Alpha1653
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 2:01 pm 
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Alright, I'm working on it! Once it's back, I'll hopefully have it built up next weekend and I'll get pics up straight away.
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Alpha1653
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:50 am 
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It's 0030 and I've finally finished the build. All that remains is to get hold of the correct sticker set. I'll get some pictures up tomorrow.
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EarlofBarnet
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:15 am 
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Looking forward to seeing how this turned out. Looks great so far.
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Alpha1653
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:43 pm 
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As promised, I've got some pictures for you all! The only thing left to do is get the correct sticker set and apply them.

Aesthetically, I'm very happy with how it's turned out.

Ride report to follow!


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EarlofBarnet
 Post subject: Re: Yet another Kona...
PostPosted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 1:36 pm 
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Looks great. The Fox forks suit it. Good work :)
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Plus one
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:01 pm 
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Looks lovely and a cracking paint job too 8) What travel are the forks ? Front end
Looks bit high ? These suit 80mm travel to keep the front end sharp..


Top work 8)
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