New project Kona Explosif 1992

New project

I got this Kona Explosif on ebay the guy said he had the bike from new but over the years he had to replace some of the parts.
I would like to get this bike back to like it was in 1992 so the first job is to strip the bike down to see what needs changing.
Most of the components' are ok but the saddle is so bad that it lets the bike down also the pedals are past there best need to be changed.
I have a new saddle, new pedals new the head set the frame has been re-sprayed Metallic Black the forks, stem, and handle bars all Metallic Black.
A new set of decals from Gil M.


1992 Kona Explosif / Specifications 2016

Re-Sprayed by Colour Tech Custom Bike Sprays Dartford Kent

Bike built by Blazing Saddles ltd Cycles Bike Shop Rustington West Sussex

New Decals by Gil M


FRAME Tange Prestige Concept No ( F208005 )
FORK Joe Murray Project Two Triple Butted
HEADSET Tange Vantage sealed 700 silver

CRANKS Shimano Deore DX Silver
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BB-UN51 Sealed Cartridge
PEDALS Shimano PD-MX80 Flat pedals Black/Silver
CHAIN Shimano Hyperglide
FREEWHEEL Shimano Hyperglide CS- HG50 7 Speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore XT Black
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore XT Black
SHIFTERS Shimano Deore LX Black
BRAKES Shimano Deore LX/XT Shimano cantilever with Joe Murray Horseshoe Metallic Black
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Deore LX Black
FRONT HUB Shimano Deore DX Silver
REAR HUB Shimano Deore STX-RC Silver
RIMS Front Ukai UM-17 32 hole / Rear Mavic X222
FRONT TIRE Joe Murray Equilibrium
REAR TIRE VelociRaptor 2.1
SADDLE Sanmarco protek black/white
SEAT POST Joe Murray O-Beam
COLOR Metallic/ Black
STEM Joe Murray Velocity Black
BAR Kona 165 Aluminium Black
Grips Lizard Skins Logo Lock on Black
Bolts Titanium Blue
Chainstay protector Lizard Skins clear
Black O-RINGS Quick-Release Skewers Shimano Deore DX Silver Black O-Rings
Seat Post Clamp Cnc Mountain Bike Seat Post Clamp 30.0mm Silver
Jockey Pulley Wheels Acor CNC Alloy Jockey Pulley Wheels 10 Tooth 7 Speed Blue
Tyre valve Caps Aluminum Cycle Bike Bicycle High High Pressure Presta Tyre Valve Caps Blue
Bottle Cage
Joe Murray Combo Cage Water Bottle And Bottle Cage

Bar ends BBB Classic bar ends silver

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The old Saddle

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The new Saddle cleaned the seat post with new decals from Gil M

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The rear Mec XT the jockey wheels are past there best replaced them

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New Jockey wheels

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Front Mec XT

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Front Mec XT cleaned

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Cranks DX old PEDALS

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I have one of these, its my favourite ride :twisted:

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widowmaker":bi0q4142 said:

I have one of these, its my favourite ride :twisted:

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I thought you hated yours?

Mike