Recent content by hardtail1976

Thanks unocogero, cheers for the pics - thats a great looking Kona - there is defo something special about Kona sloping frames and high seat posts :) After the comments in this thread I have decided to keep the bike rigid - so keeping my P2 forks. The brakes and wheels are the first...

Hi everyone, Just spec'ing my first round of upgrades for the lava dome: Shimano Deore Wheels Shimano HG50 7 Speed Cassette 12/28 LX V-Brakes Race Face Evolve XC low bars and stem Just wondering what people throught - can anyone foresee any problems with buying these all new and...

Thanks for the suggestions. Sadly the bike now has no back wheel - some bugger has stolen it! So now need a new wheel etc. :( Just wondering how you work out its a 19 from a photo? Yeah was thinking go clipless. Will look at V-brakes - I imagine these are a easy replacement for the...

Thanks for everyones feedback, gradeAfailure - your be pleased to know - I have decided i'll get a modern bike - maybe a on-one 456 for riding hard offroad and keep the Kona retro (needs a bit of work but nothing major) Then i'll have two cool hardtails :)

Yeah I am from the old school of riding - I enjoy going up hill as much as down! I have tested some bikes with FS, it will take some getting used too I know - but am prepared for that. One thing concerning me is the weight FS will add, I am used to riding light. I attach a recent pic of the...

Cool - thats great to know! I now need to sit down and work out what i'll need :) I'll post back my progress should I decide to take this route.

Hi all, New to the forum, but not so new to mountain biking. Basically I have a 1993 Lava dome - had it from new - its all original (even has Kona combo cage and bottle!). It was my offroad bike when younger, then a commuter bike. I would really like to get back into offroad again (join...