Recent content by konaman1

Hi Magas, It is my understanding that the '98 Explosif is a full 853 frame. The '99 Explosif had an 853 main triangle and generic stays. Cost cutting at Kona I guess. The Kona Hot '98 had a full 853 frame with an 853 Bi-ovalised down tube. I think that it is mentioned in the '98 catalogue. My...

Really fantastic that you have taken the time to do this. Hopefully you can get the word out to all the RM owners. Maybe check Facebook for RM owners groups?

Bargain! I wish it was bigger and closer! Such a fantastic frame - I had one a long time ago and would have another in a heartbeat :)

What a Beauty! Great price for such a lovely frame - GLWS

Original '95 paint. £250+ frame all day long.

This is an original 1995 20" Kilauea, a beauty too by the looks. The original and much copied white Kona!

Yes, probably bad timing on my part. International bidder from Finland won the auction and parted with nearly £200 in GSP fee's!

Last minute bump for my auction !

Indeed, I would have preferred later post '97 tb ahead versions if I had the choice but then, I would be keeping them ;)

How tall are you? From memory a 17" frame works for 5' 6 to 5' 9 according to Kona. I found that the 17" frame was a bit small for me at 5'11 and I did find that I needed a longer seatpost than the 330mm Syncros that I had planned to use. Matt

It is mine! I bought Ernie's 18" 1997 so this one is moving on, even though they do look pretty rad together! I didn't advertise it on here as it's a '98 and there is not much movement in the 1998 section of the forum. Plus it is hard to put a value on it so I figured I would let ebay decide! o_O

I have a black one that I would swap for your blue one Dom?

Hi is the mech still available?

Yes, sold almost straight away, sob! To be honest I just about broke even on what it all cost me and that nowhere near covers inflation!

Yes, sad times! I am losing my garage through a house move and until such time as I can build my new man cave this lot needs a new home. I'm keeping a Kona and a Dekerf so I can't feel too sorry for myself :)