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    1995 Kona Lava Dome Build

    Thank you! It isn't the fastest on road/gravel but it looks cool and it's fun! AC on this Project Two is about 14 1/2 inches.
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    Kona AA - something different...

    I understand completely! It's tricky trying to use an original stem when wanting a more modern bar setup unless you want to spend high end bar money!
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    Kona AA - something different...

    Awesome frame! I dig the drop bar conversion! What did you end up with for bars with shallow drop/flare? I have Ritchey Corralitos on my gravel bike which are affordable and have a bit of rise and not much reach... I would recommend them!
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    1995 Kona Lava Dome Build

    They're great! I am now a believer in swept back bars.
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    1995 Kona Lava Dome Build

    Thank you! And this is the second drivetrain I've had on this frame; the first was Advent 9 speed and it struggled to keep in the biggest climbing ring under load. This XT setup is super quiet and smooth though. I have the same derailleur on my gravel bike and like it so much that I put the same...
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    1995 Kona Lava Dome Build

    Greetings from California! I have finally dialed in this Kona frame (with the help of an enthusiastic local bike shop) as a light mountain/around town bike. It's super fun to ride and is an awesome complement to my 700C Black Mountain Cycles Monstercross that I have set up with drop bars. Build...
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    Stem Length Recommendation for '95 Kona Lava Dome?

    Hi there, everybody! I'm slowly building/evolving a '95 Kona Lava Dome 21", and want to get a new stem. Right now I am running a Nitto B903 bullmoose bar that has about 90mm of reach, but I am swapping this handlebar for a pair of Simworks Cowcow bars with 80mm rise for a bit more comfortable...
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    xcrider's feedback

    I bought a set of Avid Arch brakes, which he was more than happy to ship to the USA. Perfect condition and a pleasure to deal with! My Lava Dome is stopping well and stylin'.
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    Brake Levers

    How do you like the Love Levers? I went to Chico State so I want to support Paul Component, but have yet to bite the bullet.
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    1994 Kona Lava Dome Build :)

    As a bonus, here she is with the original bars/stem and Simworks/Panaracer Homage tires, shot on a 90s Konica 35mm camera.
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    1994 Kona Lava Dome Build :)

    Thank you! I really like the color combo and have my eye out for other large Kona frames from the era. It's got some cosmetic imperfections, but looks good from 10 feet away. The condition is appropriate to throw into the bed of my truck to go find some trails, or to lock it up downtown to have...
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    1994 Kona Lava Dome Build :)

    Hi everybody! I am new around here, and have quickly become a fan of Kona bikes. After seeing a few builds posted online, I started to look casually on eBay to find one. They don't seem to come up for sale in California in larger sizes for some reason. Coincidentally, I saw this frame on eBay a...
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    For Sale NOS AVID ARCH RIVAL

    Hi there! Would you be willing to ship to the US? Also do you think I could clear 2.3” slicks with these brakes? Thanks!
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