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stumpjumper1990

Post subject: 1992 Kona Explosif

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:36 pm

BoTM Winner / Gold Trader / Rider

Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:37 pm
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Location: Groningen, Netherlands

I thought it was time to post some of my bikes. Here is my 1992 Kona Explosif. It is completely original except for the tires, pedals and seatpost. I have an Equilibrium tire and the original pedals, but I'm still looking for a Propulsion and O-Beam. New decals from Gil!

Because of the handling it is my favorite bike and I'm riding it every week! The pics are taken after todays ride. It was very slippery with all the ice one the track.

Will try to update the pics whenever something changes on the bike... or when it has had a good cleanup :wink:

New pics after a ride with new tires Panaracer Smoke II and Dart II!

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stephank

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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:46 pm

Dirt Disciple

Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 4:31 pm
Posts: 27

Nice pics. I love those thumbies and the old velocity stems!

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chiringuita

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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:10 pm

Dirt Disciple

Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:49 pm
Posts: 91
Location: Malaka (Spain)

Nice pics, nice bike.

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fingers

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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:36 pm

Old School Grand Master

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Location: NFA

Looks like a Kona should, lovely bike

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jonnyboy666

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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:40 pm

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Location: new forest

i like that!

i have the black one (my original one, i bought it back from the guy i sold it to

) but i wish it was the gold one

they do ride nice though, i'll never sell mine again

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Anthony

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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:29 pm

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Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:22 pm
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Location: Hove

Nice. I actually think the gold frame looks nice with amber wall tyres, and those Schwalbes look a bit aggressively modern, although they're very good tyres, which I admit is the main thing. And a Flite improves the look of any bike, as well as being the best saddle there is.

It looks like a size 18, meaning 48cm c-t seat tube (almost 19"), 55cm c-c top tube, 13cm head tube and 13cm Impact?

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stumpjumper1990

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Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:19 pm

BoTM Winner / Gold Trader / Rider

Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:37 pm
Posts: 5736
Location: Groningen, Netherlands

Anthony wrote:

I never tried this one with amberwalls. :roll:

I will see what it looks like! The Schwalbes are used because I ride it a lot! But I like the black tires; the original tires (Equilibrium and Propulsion) were black too.

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It looks like a size 18, meaning 48cm c-t seat tube (almost 19"), 55cm c-c top tube, 13cm head tube and 13cm Impact?

To my knowledge it is a 19", but I will measure it for you! :wink:

Cheers,
Bart

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1982, 1990, 1991, 1994 M2, 1998 M2, 2003 S-Works FSR

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1992 Kona Explosif, 1994 Rhygin Ra, 1996 Olympic replica

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stumpjumper1990

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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:28 pm

BoTM Winner / Gold Trader / Rider

Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 7:37 pm
Posts: 5736
Location: Groningen, Netherlands

Finally got some new tires!

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Stumpjumpers:
1982, 1990, 1991, 1994 M2, 1998 M2, 2003 S-Works FSR

Other:
1992 Kona Explosif, 1994 Rhygin Ra, 1996 Olympic replica

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Ernie

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Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 2:07 pm

retrobike rider / Gold Trader

Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:18 pm
Posts: 3250
Location: "Guzz" .."House of Kona"..Gods Country

Mate.. your Explosif

was the insperation to change my frame colour from black to gold :wink:

So..Thankyou

Ernie

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rudymexico

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Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 1:45 am

Devout Dirtbag

Joined: Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:23 pm
Posts: 128
Location: Ensenada, Mexico

Need help mates...

what is the seatclamp diameter for the explosif...

Found my old bike on my parents house but it is all weathered now (bummer)...

also, besides P2 forks, which could be good forks for replacement of Judy's, the elastomers are gone now...

gracias

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