1993 Kona Lava Dome - 99% Original

Here is my new toy, a mint 1993 Kona Lava Dome, 20" frame and completely original apart from the grips. After parting with my mint Marin Pine Mountain, which was too small I invested the cash into this. Love the classic Kona ride and feel and my favourite Kona year too!

Frame: Tange cromo double butted main frame, superlight rear triangle

Fork: Project 2 Triple butted

Headset: Joe Murray Impact
Stem: Joe Murray Velocity
Handlebar: Kona Race Light 165
Grips: ODI Tomac Attack
Barends: n/a

Brakes: Shimano Exage ES
Brake Pads: Shimano
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe SS-5

Shifters: Shimano Deore DX thumbies
Front Derailleur: Shimano Exage ES
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Exage ES
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano 7spd Hyperglide 12-28
Chain: Shimano HG
Cranks: Sugino XD450
Crank Bolts: Sugino
Chainrings: Sugino Supershifter
Chainring bolts: Sugino
Bottom Bracket: Shimano cartridge
Pedals: Kona with Joe's clips

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Front Bontrager BCX-1, rear Bontrager BCX-3
Hubs: Shimano Exage ES
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Front A:\Drive, rear B:\Drive
Tubes: unknown schreader valved

Saddle: Kona Race
Seatpost: Kalloy 350mm
Seatpost Binder: Kona

Weight: 26.5lbs (according to catalogue)







Final picture with my modern steed a Cove Handjob of which the details are here:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=64383

It's funny how Kona were already using blackwall tyres back in '93. But you've got a cracking bike there, MouseMat.

Off topic: I couldn't quite believe that a manufacturer would call one of their models "Handjob", until I checked out Cove Bikes website and saw the names given to other models in their range. :shock:

Very Nice!!

Very Nice Mousemat, lovely bike!!

1993 has got to be the best year of kona bikes. love them and love your example

So it was you Phil! My mate was gutted he missed this on ebay the other week.

93' is the best Kona year by a mile, you've bagged a great bike there.

Nice bike Phil, love it


If you ever get bored of it I'm only 20 miles down the road......

Drapoon":2m05ynbk said:

Nice bike Phil, love it


If you ever get bored of it I'm only 20 miles down the road......

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Well you never know, it's currently feeding my Kona habit but if I ever find the Teesdale Hot I long for then I'll let you know.