I stumbled across this site looking for a bike to do the London to Brighton on back in Jan 2009. I found an already sold 1994 Kona Lava Dome, and the memories of my old bike came flooding back, I had to have another Kona! So, with thanks to 'mousemat' i received my first project a month later.
This is the spec so far after months of searching for the right parts. I'm not that fussed on keeping it completely to the factory spec but as long as it looks and rides like a Kona i'll be happy for my first build. I hope i do the bike justice! It's not going to be ready for the LTB ride but who cares anymore!
Thanks to all the people from whom i've received parts, This is a great site with a load of nice honest people.
I'll update this thread as i progress.
Frame: Custom Tange Prestige tubeset
top tube: Ultimate Ultralight
downtube: Ulitmate Utrastrong (externally ribbed)
seatube: Concept, rear triangle: Concept
Fork: Kona Project 2 Triple Butted
Headset: Joe Murray Impact Black
Stem: Joe Murray Velocity
Handlebar: Kona Race Light 165
Grips: Modern Kona Race lite
Barends: X-lite stubbies
Brakes: Dia-Compe 987 (NOS)
Brake Pads: Dia-Compe or Kool Stop Eagle 2
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Dia-Compe (NOS)
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe SS5 (NOS)
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT Thumbies
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735 Short cage
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide XT CS-M737 12-28 8 speed
Chain: SRAM
Cranks: Sugino Mighty XP
Crank Bolts: SRP USA
Chainrings: Sugino Super Shifter
Chainring bolts: –
Bottom Bracket: UN72
Pedals: DMR V8s
Skewers: Hope hex key
Rims: Mavic 231 Silver
Hubs: Hope
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Schwalbe Citty Jets 26 x 1.50
Tubes: –
Saddle: SDG Bel Air Ti (265g)
Seatpost: Kona Race Light 350mm (275g)
Seatpost Binder: Gusset
This is the spec so far after months of searching for the right parts. I'm not that fussed on keeping it completely to the factory spec but as long as it looks and rides like a Kona i'll be happy for my first build. I hope i do the bike justice! It's not going to be ready for the LTB ride but who cares anymore!
Thanks to all the people from whom i've received parts, This is a great site with a load of nice honest people.
I'll update this thread as i progress.
Frame: Custom Tange Prestige tubeset
top tube: Ultimate Ultralight
downtube: Ulitmate Utrastrong (externally ribbed)
seatube: Concept, rear triangle: Concept
Fork: Kona Project 2 Triple Butted
Headset: Joe Murray Impact Black
Stem: Joe Murray Velocity
Handlebar: Kona Race Light 165
Grips: Modern Kona Race lite
Barends: X-lite stubbies
Brakes: Dia-Compe 987 (NOS)
Brake Pads: Dia-Compe or Kool Stop Eagle 2
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Dia-Compe (NOS)
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe SS5 (NOS)
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT Thumbies
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M735 Short cage
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide XT CS-M737 12-28 8 speed
Chain: SRAM
Cranks: Sugino Mighty XP
Crank Bolts: SRP USA
Chainrings: Sugino Super Shifter
Chainring bolts: –
Bottom Bracket: UN72
Pedals: DMR V8s
Skewers: Hope hex key
Rims: Mavic 231 Silver
Hubs: Hope
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Schwalbe Citty Jets 26 x 1.50
Tubes: –
Saddle: SDG Bel Air Ti (265g)
Seatpost: Kona Race Light 350mm (275g)
Seatpost Binder: Gusset