Recent content by Bootstrap Bob

That's what I was afraid of. I have currently fitted the fixed forks and will have to think about my next steps. Cutting the Mudguard and making a bracket that wraps around the bridge may work or just stopping the guard at the bridge. The neater solution would be to design a plate aluminium...

So I am rebuilding my Kona (build thread soon) and I wanted to fit my old Pace Airforce front forks however I am having a problem with tyre clearance under the bridge. The big problem is lack of space to fit mud guards. Knowing that the bridge is a bolt on item on Pace forks I was wondering if...

Nice find. Any progress since March? I am going to be posting my own Lava Dome rebuild shortly too.

Just a quick bump.

Hi enc, I'm currently doing a similar '93 Lava Dome restoration and have found your posts and videos a fantastic reference but could you tell me where you found your custom Kona decals please?

As I gradually piece together what needs doing on my Lava Dome I have to prioritise various wishes. The big one in terms of time/money is probably the painting of the frame. On close inspection my frame is actually not that bad so I am now considering touching up and adding new decals. I...

'93 Lava Dome on its last rework a few years ago. About to do another re-invention so I'm also looking for inspiration.

That's exactly what I am heading towards, I even picked up a BOB trailer for a good price.

It was fitted with single sided spd pedals when I did the long rides and I totally agree with you on the muscle stress reduction. Those pedals are now on my wife's Claud Butler tourer as she wanted the option of spd or flats. I will put that on the list but I will need the shoes too.

Love your enthusiasm. Yes I could do that at to be honest I already have those bits but I'm looking at this as a project and by the end of it the LD needs to be like a new bike not just another polished up 1993 Kona. As a starter I have already got some wider Halo rims so I can fit higher...

So those of you who like to preserve the factory condition of old mountain bikes will probably not like what I am proposing but it's what I intend to do anyway. I have been down the retro rework route and after 32 years of owning this bike I would like to give it a make over. A little history...

Re: Hi folks, Just introduced myself on the MTB forum due to my 1993 Kona Lava Dome but thought I would say hello here too based on my even older 1983 original Ultra Burner that I received for my 11th birthday. I had some great fun on this bike during the eighties both racing and freestyle...