Having only owned this a short while i sadly have to admit its a distraction from other builds i'm more focused on so in reality its best to let this one go.
I picked this up in a pretty sorry state, full details can be seen here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1996-kona-kilauea-resto.431790/
I have put a fair amount of work into tidying the frame up, ive stripped and cleaned most of it aside from the curve brake callipers and removed the residue from the original decals which were sadly long gone when i bought it. The frame is in original paint which has come up lovely with a clean & polish, there is chainsuck as expected and sadly a small amount of damage to the underside of the chainstay from where the previous owner had fitted a kickstand. Overall the frame is solid and honest with scracthes/scuffs consistent with its age.
So what's included in the sale i hear you say, if you agree to part with £265 of your hard earned then i will deliver to your door the following plethora of retro loveliness:
1996 Kona Kilauea 18''
New period correct decals from Gil
Original Threaded Project2 fork with original canti guide & bolt.
Original Headset - cleaned, good usable condition.
Original Velocity Stem - Decals missing from the body and has a deep scratch either side, face plate decal in good condition.
Original Seat clamp
Original dog collar cable guide - usable but a cable has worn into the slot/guide.
Original Curve chainset - good condition, chainrings have plenty of life left.
Original Sachs front mech & mount
Original XT rear mech
Original Curve canti levers - One bolt missing but could be repaired with a bit of ingenuity
Original Curve brakes - Complete, not cleaned.
Mavic X517 Wheelset with Shimano hubs - Excellent condition (cassette not included)
Michelin Taiga Tyres - excellent condition having seen little use (bought NOS last year)
shipping within the UK is included (ireland would be extra).
Any questions or interest let me know.
Cheers,
Andy
I picked this up in a pretty sorry state, full details can be seen here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1996-kona-kilauea-resto.431790/
I have put a fair amount of work into tidying the frame up, ive stripped and cleaned most of it aside from the curve brake callipers and removed the residue from the original decals which were sadly long gone when i bought it. The frame is in original paint which has come up lovely with a clean & polish, there is chainsuck as expected and sadly a small amount of damage to the underside of the chainstay from where the previous owner had fitted a kickstand. Overall the frame is solid and honest with scracthes/scuffs consistent with its age.
So what's included in the sale i hear you say, if you agree to part with £265 of your hard earned then i will deliver to your door the following plethora of retro loveliness:
1996 Kona Kilauea 18''
New period correct decals from Gil
Original Threaded Project2 fork with original canti guide & bolt.
Original Headset - cleaned, good usable condition.
Original Velocity Stem - Decals missing from the body and has a deep scratch either side, face plate decal in good condition.
Original Seat clamp
Original dog collar cable guide - usable but a cable has worn into the slot/guide.
Original Curve chainset - good condition, chainrings have plenty of life left.
Original Sachs front mech & mount
Original XT rear mech
Original Curve canti levers - One bolt missing but could be repaired with a bit of ingenuity
Original Curve brakes - Complete, not cleaned.
Mavic X517 Wheelset with Shimano hubs - Excellent condition (cassette not included)
Michelin Taiga Tyres - excellent condition having seen little use (bought NOS last year)
shipping within the UK is included (ireland would be extra).
Any questions or interest let me know.
Cheers,
Andy
