'98 Explosif: Up-date 19th April - New Pics!

you sure thats '98? ive got a 97 kilauei and its got v brakes not cantis. Didnt they bring v brakes in 97 or 98?

ok I see youv put them on yourself. Sorry ignore this

brackan":35bsf10o said:

you sure thats '98? ive got a 97 kilauei and its got v brakes not cantis. Didnt they bring v brakes in 97 or 98?

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Yes, it should have V's, but I put cantis on 'cos I wanted to

Cheers

k, makes it look older than it is

btw do you like my cannondale multisport 800 i picked up recently?

brackan":1wmuypbx said:

btw do you like my cannondale multisport 800 i picked up recently?

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Looks big?

Post it up in the 'readers bikes' sections

Cheers

A few changes and some new pics It's getting there, but not how I want it yet :roll: - other projects keep getting in the (financial) way :?




Frame: 98 Kona Explosif (Reynolds 853) 19"

Fork: Kona Project 2 Tripple Butted

Headset: Cane Creek S2
Stem: Kore
Handlebar: Riser!
Grips: Oury
Barends: N/A

Brakes: DiaCompe 986 Cantis - Now LX V's
Brake Pads:
Brake Cables: Shimano
Brake Levers: DiaCompe SS5's - Now Shockwerks

Shifters: XT Thumbies
Front Derailleur: XT Top Pull (28.6mm)
Rear Derailleur: LX
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano 7spd
Chain: errr
Cranks: Sugino Mighty 900
Crank Bolts: Middleburn self extracting Ti :!: - Now Steel
Chainrings: Sugino 42,32,22
Bottom Bracket: UN-71
Pedals: Suntour XC Pro

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Mavic 217 SUP
Hubs: Simano Deore DX
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: DB Stainless
Tyres: Onza Porcs! Need Street / Road tyres - Now Speedblasters
Tubes: errr

Saddle: Flite Titanium
Seatpost: Control Tech 27.0 - Now Cheapo
Seatpost Binder: Kona

dude, i love this.

i used to have one of these, but it was stolen a few years ago.

one of the best bikes i have ever rode.

im really trying to find another!!

Very nice bike!!