1994 Kona Kula lucky find!

[sparkybhp]

Looks to be in better shape than mine! Worth checking the fork for cracks! It’s probably got the original Bontrager TI bar which are cool!

That an 18” too? Looks like it’s been well used, as intended(!), nice. Ooh you’ve got a
nice dog collar on that - that’s not a standard Kona one is it?
Yep - Bontrager bars..

 

[Fatmat]

That an 18” too? Looks like it’s been well used, as intended(!), nice. Ooh you’ve got a
nice dog collar on that - that’s not a standard Kona one is it?
Yep - Bontrager bars..

I’m not sure? It’s was originally a barn find, stripped it for parts as the paintwork was knackered! All original including Kevlar saddle! My fork was cracked! You don’t see this ever! I’d hang on to yours, even if it does end up on the garage wall one day!

 

[novocaine]

Cheers, you reckon I could find a new caged bearing set or just buy loose bearings? Any idea what size? Races aren’t too bad actually - especially considering the state they were in!

can't tell you the size from memory but there aren't many sizes used, 5/32, 3/16 and 1/4" being the norm. a quick measure with a caliper will tell you. buy loose and drop them in the cage.

Edit, I count 23 bearings, so I'm putting my bet on 5/32. 3.96mm (4mm to the norms)

Weldtite Cycle-Bike-Bicycle Ball Bearings 1/4" - 1/8" 5/32" 7/32" 3/16" | eBay

Weldtite Precision Bearings. British made ball bearings quality assured specification. 1/8" 3.175mm Ball Bearings 72 balls used on freewheels, pedals & cassette. 5/32" 3.9688mm Ball Bearings 54 balls used on headsets.

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[sparkybhp]

I’m not sure? It’s was originally a barn find, stripped it for parts as the paintwork was knackered! All original including Kevlar saddle! My fork was cracked! You don’t see this ever! I’d hang on to yours, even if it does end up on the garage wall one day!

1993 Kona Kula Custom Mountain Bike Frame / Easton Tubing- Marzocchi XC500 Forks | eBay

Plenty of blistered paintwork, slightly perished BB thread (but still functions).

www.ebay.co.uk

Saw this one with a cracked fork - optimistic price maybe? Let me know if you’d consider parting with the dog collar? No rush though!
I will be hanging on to this awhile yes - it was one of those right place/right time finds and is a good fit for me.

 

[mk one]

Think the originals were ally too - least they were on my ‘92 Explosif.. they do wear but not as quick as you’d think. I was toying with the idea of drilling the hole out a bit more and putting a piece of brake noodle in there.. see how it goes.
Yes the bars are a straight piece of titanium (as standard) not even got a taper to them as they use a shim!

Best idea is to run a short piece of cable liner inside the collar, no need to drill out then.

I think there was a Dog Collar to fit this for sale recently on here.

 

[Fatmat]

Ha! Yes! That’s the one! Always the optimist! I’ll have a think on the collar, I’ll be in-touch

 

[sparkybhp]

Ha! Yes! That’s the one! Always the optimist! I’ll have a think on the collar, I’ll be in-touch

…penny drops!! Haha. No offence meant..
I like the M2 stumpy frame you’re also selling.

 

[Fatmat]

The metal matrix? The blue one, it’s a nice frame, again, a bit hopeful on price but you never know!

 

[sparkybhp]

I’d been thinking about the dog collar and I had a bit of time this afternoon so had another crack at improving it.

The DMR clamp already had a threaded boss on it so I enlarged my cable hole and used a piece of old noodle to sleeve the brake cable. A cut down Allen bolt in the boss holds it all in place.
Looks and works a treat I reckon, no real need to hunt for a real one anymore..

 

[JERider]

Where do I get the bungs please.