Recent content by fattylikescustard

Re: Re: Dang. Took it for a brief ride in the mud just now. I'd not got it probably sorted, gears aren't too well tuned but even thrashing around in the leaves and mud in failing light it's obvious these frames handle very well. The mixed tyres will have to get swapped for something...

Re: And then I noticed this at the top of the head tube, at about 7'o clock as you sit in the saddle. :( Not good news, especially on an alloy frame. Having looked at the range of cracks on google images I haven't found one at the location - most are at 12'o clock or between 9 and 3 o'clock...

Re: Bike was delivered in a box so I set about cleaning it before reassembly as it clean-ish but not shipshape. Used a temporary bench, rather precarious there. Using diesel and a brush I gave everything a clean. And gave myself a headache even in the open air. Sachs front mech, badly...

Hello folks, I've used the forum as a lurker for info on older bike builds that I've done so I thought I'd contribute something for a change. Recent acquisition is a Kona Kula in reasonable condition from an online auction site, I think it's '96 but am open to correction! I'm planning to use...