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Hi there I'm looking to refurb my 1996 kona lava dome And need the following items A seat collar brake cable router ? Are they called dog collars ? And a chain stay protector..like the original kona ones. Ah and whilst I'm here does anyone know of a suitable touch up paint for the 1996 kona...

Re: Repair and a respray... Hmmm not sure it's worth it to be honest. As much as I'd love it to continue... A repaired bike from such catestrophic failure is always that. I repaired my from new 96 Killy after it failed at the end of jogle... I rode it off-road after the repair but...

Re: We had a day at Swinley today.. Took off over a berm and my landing was square into a rather nasty pothole. Forks bottomed out and wheel stayed put with me going flying over the bars. Bloody lucky not to break anything or be seriously hurt. Bruised elbow and knee. Cracked helmet and a...

Re: Ah well one decision made easier... Alas my gorgeous kona lava dome is no more! Creased it today whilst riding Swinley :@(

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Ok looks like I will Singlespeed the explosif. And sacrilege I know but I would like to fit some contemporary forks obv no more than 100mm. Any recommendations for new forks ? A headset

Thanks for the useful replies guys...to be honest I love the way that my LD rides and it looks great as well. The Explosif really is quite tatty and I can possibly see a solution...which may not be to everyones approval. I think I will make the explosive into my Singlespeed ( Currently a 96...

Hmmm I've a 1996 kona explosif frame that is currently just kicking around the shed . It looks tired - chipped paint etc. Should I get it re sprayed back to its former glory and transfer all the kit from my well speccd but immaculate orange 96 kona lava dome ? Or do the transfer and go for...

Hello all Apologies for possibly hijacking a Retrobike thread - but I just thought I would make you aware of a local group of riders who are predominantly shift workers - mainly medical staff, but also other emergency service bods. We have been riding together for years and last year decided...

A beautiful bike...just struggling with what bar tape to use... gel, cork,aerated ????? Its going to be black tape....

Re: Anyone actually ride Hello matey...well Jan was spent in NZ - but on the fiirst day ( and jetlagged) decided to show my 6 year old kiwi nephew how to BMX. 7 weeks later still limping :^) So thats pretty much all of 2013. But am up for any rides going - need to shed some mince pies ! Is...

Seems very quiet around these parts ?

A pair of wheels and tyres that came off a 1982 Dawes Diploma rear wheel has a sturmey archer 3 speed hub. Plus F and Rear Dawes stainless steel mudguards. £15 the lot - ideally must collect from Chichester though we are heading to the North west this weekend so could arrnage a meet up.

Brooks narrow saddle B17 dark brown / black Small scuff to right hand side but barely noticeable Fab saddle and recently re balsamed hence dullness in picture - buffs up beautifully. £32 posted

A pair of wheels and tyres that came off a 1982 Dawes Diploma rear wheel has a sturmey archer 3 speed hub. Plus F and Rear Dawes stainless steel mudguards. Offers - ideally must collect from Chichester though we are heading to the North west this weekend so could arrnage a meet up.