Recently discovered an XTR M970 groupset (including wheels) in the shed and felt the immediate need to build it into something fun. Scoured eBay for a 90’s Kona and found a ‘94 Cinder Cone frame & forks for sale relatively local. Here is the resultant creation. Not sure if it’s finished yet but...
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It's either 065 or 165, can't quite remember. Pretty sure it's 165 though.
Lucky you, my decals are faded on both sides, it was like that when I bought it. I did consider getting it painted/powder coated and re-stickered but I like the battle weary look.
Please don't see this as a thread hijack but I just wanted to say that this thread inspired me to create what is rapidly becoming my favourite bike.
At the back end of last year I decided I needed a steel framed bike, nothing new and nothing too pricey. I had a shed full of bits including lots...
Here's one I recently built up for my wife.
The highlights are probably:
1. Rock Shox SID World Cup forks with carbon crown & steerer
2. XTR wheels, v-brakes & rear mech
3. Easton carbon stem, bars & seatpost
4. It's got a cool bell !!