Found bike, trying to figure out year

[dogmelissa]

This bike was abandoned next to a dumpster and I have checked through all sources and can't find any sign of it having been reported stolen. It's in pretty rough shape, and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth fixing or if I should just give it to one of those bike donation places. I'm hoping you can help me figure out what year this is from.

What I know:
Kona Mahuna, dark grey frame colour (I think?)
Purchased in Calgary, Alberta, Canada (has bike shop sticker)
Gearing is 3x8; SRAM X-4 rear derailleur
29 x 2.1 tires
Serial number H1BZ 44321
22 is on the top tube; I assume this is frame size?

Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance!

 

[W7Ford]

It's from 2011, the spec is here: https://www.pinkbike.com/product/kona/2011-Mahuna/. The parts look to be fairly entry level so depending on your use, you might want to upgrade a few bits.

 

[novocaine]

Given that kona look to be about to go bankrupt, I'd say keep it and enjoy it for what ot is, a nice enough free bike.

 

[dogmelissa]

It's from 2011, the spec is here: https://www.pinkbike.com/product/kona/2011-Mahuna/. The parts look to be fairly entry level so depending on your use, you might want to upgrade a few bits.

Thanks so much! I agree, the parts are pretty basic; I'm guessing this was essentially an entry-level Kona. We're thinking of at least seeing how much it will cost to convert to a 1x drivetrain (possibly stick with 8 in the back, but a bigger range) vs replace both cassette and the pretty worn looking chain rings. I'll have a better idea what it needs after it gets a good scrubbing.

Thanks again!
Melissa

 

[W7Ford]

Good plan, the stantions look a bit corroded so might be worth seeing if some gentle wire wool and oil might clean up the forks a bit? I'd be chuffed to find it for free.

 

[dogmelissa]

Good plan, the stantions look a bit corroded so might be worth seeing if some gentle wire wool and oil might clean up the forks a bit? I'd be chuffed to find it for free.

They are and the seals are cracked. Not sure if they can be brought back to life or they're needing to be replaced, but I'll take it in soon to see what it needs. It is a pretty sweet find, as long as it won't cost $500 to bring it back to life. Thanks again!