1996 Kona Hot Stars-n-Bars

SpearedHot

Dirt Disciple
So I bought this frame that was advertised as "Crack and dent free"...whatever
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FIXED!
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Frame: 1996 19" Kona Hot

Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC

Headset: Chris King Pewter
Stem: 100mm Ritchey Classic
Handlebar: Niner Aluminum (anodizing stripped and polished)
Grips: ESI Racer's Edge
Barends: none

Brakes: XT m737
Brake Pads: XT m737
Brake Cables: XTR
Cantilever cable hangers: Kona dog collar
Brake Levers: XT m738 shifter pods

Shifters: XT m738 shifter pods
Front Derailleur: XT m739
Rear Derailleur: XT m739
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire
Cassette: XT m737 11-30
Chain: Sram 890 8-speed
Cranks: XT m737
Crank Bolts: Shimano JIS
Chainrings: XT m737
Chainring bolts: XT m737
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN72 68x113
Pedals: Shimano m747

Hub Skewers: Shimano XT
Rims: Mavic xc717 32H
Hubs: XT m737/738
Nipples: DT Swiss alloy
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition
Tyres: Ritchey Premonition 26x2.1
Tubes: Specialized

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost: Kona Race Light
Seatpost Binder: Kona

Weight: ?

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future BOTM winner?

there is a lot of love for kona on here, a love i'm usually immune to but that is a truly stunning build.
 
SpearedHot":1xpcdijo said:

That repair certainly looks smooth, but I'd be interested to know where it gets its strength from - some kind of internal reinforcement?
 
SpearedHot":i6s18bpe said:
So I bought this frame that was advertised as "Crack and dent free"

If the seller didn't charge you extra for the crack then I guess it was free....

Nice build. :cool:
 

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