Recent content by RetroBikeCollecter

Absolutely gorgeous bike. I recall perusing the 92 kona catalogue, and salivating over the Explosif, but at the tender age of 16, and only having a Saturday job at the time, could I only stretch to a 92 Lava Dome. Now in a position to purchase a 92 or 93 Explosif, can I fine one in a 16" or...

I was the highest bidder, hoping it was a genuine Explosif. Put a silly bid in and won it! Not that I need anymore projects

Arr you still after this?

Shes a beautiful thing, I have a few early Konas awaiting recommissioning.

Great wall hanger! I've have the same frame and forks (16" for my little legs) hanging up in the den, awaiting a build. Fingers crossed ready this summer?

Thanks for the info, my 1st real mountain bike was a 91 Kona, but I do recall these being on sale, at the end of my BMX days,

Indeed, exactly my train of thought, I hate the fact its a fake Team Marin, however not sure what to do with it atm, as have far too many projects on the go, you know the usual story 😀

Couldn't really see the whole serial number

Ok so do you guys reckon the colour is the original, it looks like a mettalic rose silver

Ok so were saying its an 88 Pine Mountain, with Team Marin decals. So would this of been done at the factory or dealer? Also where would the frame been made? Taiwan? If restoring, would you restore as is, or back to Pine Mountain? Dont know a lot about early Marins.

I recently picked up this early Team Marin, I have never seen one in this colour or with lugged frame? Can anyone enlighten me? I believe it could be a 1987/88?? I dont believe the LX rear mech is right, it should XT/DX. It also has a Specialized Chainring fitted, and black Panaracer tyres but...

A man after my own heart, however I only own 6 Konas 😔🤣

Beautiful colour scheme 😍

Had my eye on this also, went cheap if I recall? I however couldnt justify another Kona so soon after the last one! It turned out very well 👌

I actually collected the bike from New Milton, not too far from Bournemouth Chris the previous owner lived local to that bike shop. The almost 6 hr trip last Monday, on my day off, was well worth, brang mum along, had a little stop in Bournemouth, the weather was amazing!