1994 Kona Kilauea

[benjabbi]

Still using this quite regularly, changed the rear mech for a 600 and the brake levers to SS7s but otherwise it's as I built it, which is quite rare for me, always tinkering.
It's a really nice bike to ride, Kona definitely got something right!

 

[Neilios]

Lovely stuff. I showed the lad I bought it off pictures of it now. Glad to see it still going.

 

[benjabbi]

I've not updated this in a while, this has ended up being my most used bike, changed the saddle and post for a Bontrager Titanium (more comfy) and Race post (lighter) respectively, a Titec 118 bar and after a spate of thorn punctures, tubeless Continental Race Kings. It hovers around the 23lb mark, is super comfortable and an absolute joy to ride. I'm really glad it didn't sell when I tried!

 

[albash82]

Nice upgrades. Assuming you're still running the X221 rims? What ghetto tubeless method have you chosen? Is it working well?

 

[benjabbi]

Thanks @albash82
Yes still the 221s, I used Joe's rim strips and Orange Seal sealant, I've used this combo several times now and not had any issues at all.

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