A size 17 has the same front height as the 18, as they share the same 11cm headtube, so the only significant difference is that it's 1.2cm shorter in the top tube.baj":1di8et2k said:i've always ridden 16" and 17" frames and this is an 18" but Kona sizing being what it is i thought it would be ok... always wanted a Kilauea so if its too big i'll just try to swap the frame with a Retrobiker for a smaller version..
I guess I'll find out soon enough!
Sorry, that must be the original stem then and I was fooled by the scale of the picture (doesn't take much).baj":3p0usrr5 said:cheers Anthony, it does feel long! I measured the stem ctc to be 120mm so you reckon find something around 100mm? I thought the stem was OE, the finish is lovely so i'll have to be picky if i do replace it!