1998 Kona Hei Hei

Sweet looking build. How long is the steerer on those Mag Ti's? I might be interested if you were OK letting them go, I'm building up a '95 Hei Hei at the moment, but I need something with a long steerer as it's a 20" frame!

:D

What headset are you going to use?

I have a Bomber Z2 and a newer F80RLT, will see which one's got a long enough steerer when my headset shows up.
 
Lovely frame. Such jealousy. Many wants.
My first thought was that the mag needs to be saved for a period correct frame. Not this Hei Hei. He too new.
There's nothing wrong with tanwalls on it either (imo). Especially coz if you run that setup, then we'll be Splashback/Sunset buddies
 
Sweet looking build. How long is the steerer on those Mag Ti's? I might be interested if you were OK letting them go, I'm building up a '95 Hei Hei at the moment, but I need something with a long steerer as it's a 20" frame!

:D

What headset are you going to use?

I have a Bomber Z2 and a newer F80RLT, will see which one's got a long enough steerer when my headset shows up.
Sorry I have no plans to let the Rockshox go, they cost a fortune in this condition and hard to find. They will be used soon.
 
Lovely frame. Such jealousy. Many wants.
My first thought was that the mag needs to be saved for a period correct frame. Not this Hei Hei. He too new.
There's nothing wrong with tanwalls on it either (imo). Especially coz if you run that setup, then we'll be Splashback/Sunset buddies
Unfortunately the splashback tyres are sold, so I'm looking out for a replacement already. Glad you like it, the general consensus is that the forks are better suited on a period correct frame. And I agree they are,I just love the look though 😎
 
That's a lovely frame! On the fork front, if it won't be ridden hard, I'd be tempted to look out for a black Project 2. Keeps it light and simple, with the classic Kona look.
 
That's a lovely frame! On the fork front, if it won't be ridden hard, I'd be tempted to look out for a black Project 2. Keeps it light and simple, with the classic Kona look.
I seen some ti coloured P2 forks for sale on here recently. Think they came on 95/96 konas. But black would work with the black stem/seatpost and bar.
 
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Yeah, not mine, just a Google pic. Not sure on year exactly, but Kona switched to threadless headsets in 97 and the 98 range were all fitted with suspension forks. Although the Project 2 was still sold after market, in both threaded and threadless versions, usually in black.
 

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