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    1996 Kona Explosif

    Thanks for the tip. I’m buying a bit blind as I’m away with work but didn’t want it to get away. I’ve offered £150 so I’ll see if she accepts it. I was thinking up to £200 was reasonable but it’s difficult without knowing exactly what still works!!!
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    1996 Kona Explosif

    A friend asked if I wanted to buy her 1996 Explosif which has spent the past few years sat in a barn. She suggested I made an offer... any thoughts on what it’s worth? It’s mostly original but needs some work - it would be a nice project!
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    1998 Cinder Cone

    Thanks for the tips. Certainly a generic M5 bolt will do but I was wondering if packs existed to keep it totally as per original spec. In the grand scheme of things the bolts are the least of my worries!
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    1998 Cinder Cone

    I’ve recently become the owner of a 1998 Cinder Cone which is mostly original. A couple of questions for the experts out there... 1. What grips would have been on it originally? 2. Was the original Selle Italia XO Kona branded? 3. Is there anywhere you can get a set of frame bolts? The ones in...
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    1990 Cinder Cone

    Ha ha! Well that’s the bike I want but at a sensible price. I made a very generous offer which was declined so I’ll look elsewhere. If you know of anyone selling one point them in my direction! I’ve put a post in the ‘wanted’ forum so hopefully my new bike is out there somewhere!
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    1990 Cinder Cone

    I believe this had been on eBay for a while, and probably because it’s overpriced. What would be a fair price? Also, I’m not convinced it’s all original... should it not be XCD throughout and have a Velocity stem? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V-Early-19-K ... 2772184935
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    1990 Kona Cinder Cone

    What an amazing job you did there! Congrats! I’m writing on the off chance after all that hard work you’ve moved on to a new project and the Cinder Cone is for sale? Long shot I know! I’m after a 1990 CC to ease the guilt of the one I sold 20 years ago as a teen!
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    Newbie - 1990 Kona

    Thank you for your replies. It’s really a 1990 Cinder Cone that I’m after as I’ve regretting selling it for 20+ years now! I haven’t seen too many around, but there is a mint condition one available for £500 which I’m tempted by, but honestly have no idea whether that’s a fair price? I was...
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    1990 Kona Cinder Cone

    I’m looking for a 1990 Kona Cinder Cone (white with paint spatter). I’m happy to do part sourcing and restoration provided the frame and forks are in good condition, although I’d be equally happy with one already in mint condition!
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    Newbie - 1990 Kona

    Re: Many thanks... I didn’t even realise that was possible! I’m going to go for the Lava Dome anyway, AND see if there is a CC looking for a new home via Retro Bike. The worst case scenario is I get two bikes!
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    Newbie - 1990 Kona

    This is my first ever post and I’m brand new to all this so apologies in advance for any stupidity which will no doubt occur at some point!!! Back in 1997 I bought a second hand 1990 Kona Cinder Cone, which, as a teenager I frankly ruined by ‘upgrading’ various parts. Every pound from my...
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