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This was an itch that needed scratching, reputedly the worse Kona ever made! Photos are from the eBay advert, and the first ride, pre and post mud. Overhaul consisted of a long struggle trying to remove the seat post, greasing everything then replacing the cables that were frayed. I originally fitted some crap wheels but got a set with the correct, black Araya RX-7 rims. T-Cut & Mer polish works wonders
I actually think it rides very well, a really forgiving ride and the stem makes the steering far sharper than my Fire Mountain. In short, I like it
Frame: 1990 Kona Lava Dome – Tange DB steel (18”)
Fork: Kona Project Two (1”)
Headset: Sealed Tech
Stem: Kona ICR
Handlebar: Kona MTB Cromoly
Grips: Kona
Brakes: Dia Compe X-1 cantilever
Brake Pads: Dia Compe
Cantilever cable hangers: Dia Compe
Brake Levers: Shimano Dia Compe Shortstop
Shifters: Suntour X-1
Front Derailleur: Suntour X-1
Rear Derailleur: Suntour X-1
Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Sakae SR X-1
Crank Bolts: Suntour
Chainrings: Sakae SR Powerings
Chainring bolts: Sakae
Bottom Bracket: Tange with greasesealer
Pedals: - Wellgo
Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Araya RX-7
Hubs: Shimano Exage
Nipples: ?
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: WTB / Halfords!
Tubes: Chen Shin
Saddle: Avocet Racing 1
Seatpost: Valvert
Seatpost Binder: unknown
Weight: ~30lbs ish.
SP
I actually think it rides very well, a really forgiving ride and the stem makes the steering far sharper than my Fire Mountain. In short, I like it
Frame: 1990 Kona Lava Dome – Tange DB steel (18”)
Fork: Kona Project Two (1”)
Headset: Sealed Tech
Stem: Kona ICR
Handlebar: Kona MTB Cromoly
Grips: Kona
Brakes: Dia Compe X-1 cantilever
Brake Pads: Dia Compe
Cantilever cable hangers: Dia Compe
Brake Levers: Shimano Dia Compe Shortstop
Shifters: Suntour X-1
Front Derailleur: Suntour X-1
Rear Derailleur: Suntour X-1
Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Sakae SR X-1
Crank Bolts: Suntour
Chainrings: Sakae SR Powerings
Chainring bolts: Sakae
Bottom Bracket: Tange with greasesealer
Pedals: - Wellgo
Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Araya RX-7
Hubs: Shimano Exage
Nipples: ?
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: WTB / Halfords!
Tubes: Chen Shin
Saddle: Avocet Racing 1
Seatpost: Valvert
Seatpost Binder: unknown
Weight: ~30lbs ish.
SP