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Selling my very original Kona Dawg 2006. All original parts except saddle and peddles even on original tyres!!! For age it is in very good condition with only some cable scuffs on top tube. Hasn't been ridden in anger in about 10+ years. Brakes refurbished about 6 years ago but not used since...

Long time no post. After a retro bike hiatus I have recently started a couple of new builds after some crazy eBay action. Recent purchase was an unidentified Kona frame that was very poorly described on eBay. I'm fairly confident that what I managed to buy is a 18" 1994 Explosif with a very...

I'm putting my 1994 Kona Hot frame up for sale. It's 19" and has the all important TET stamp on the bottom. I'm 5'9" and it just about fits me, but ideal for people taller than me. Its all original paint work and besides the usual chain suck its in great condition. There are a few cable rubs in...

Ok, Having a blonde moment and not really getting what I need to do. Building up my Bianchi SASS which has horizontal drop outs and put the rear wheel in, slipped over the chain and pulled the wheel pack to put tension in it. Secured the quick release skewer and made sure the wheel is in...

Another bit of foolish eBay bidding I am awaiting delivery of a 2005 Bianchi S.A.S.S. frame. 17.5" of chromed out steelness. I had been toying with the idea of butchering my Hahanna frame and welding in disc mounts, removing canti bosses and cable guides, sandblasting and clear powder...

I've noticed there are a few of us that are New York or North East based. With the weather starting to get a bit better, I'm eager to get out and about on the bike a bit more. Would there be any interest in setting up a ride? Unfortunately I've only been here a short while so have...

I'm not happy with the DIY finish for my Kona Singlespeed and am toying with the idea of stripping it back to the bare metal, applying new decals and then finishing it with a clear top coat. I'm likely to be getting some work done to the frame (removing gear cable guides, rear brake bosses...

Hi, After a NOS or Good condition XTR M900 Front Derailleur for my Hot build. Just like this one! Needs to be Bottom Pull and ideally a 28.6mm clamp, but I have the shims to be able to accomodate a 31.8mm clamp. I'm based in New York, but will obviously be happy to cover shipping...

Hi, I think I am cursed as my Hot build is fighting me every step of the way. Anyway, current issue is the new M950 front derailleur I bought doesnt fit the bike. The tube on the Hot flares out at the bottom into an oval shape and the design of the M950 means it has to be mounted lower...

Hi, I'm hoping this is a simple question, but I can't seem to find the answer. If I was to put a Titanium seatpost in a steel frame, would I need to use a shim to avoid the metal's fusing? or is it just for like metals? I'm a little confused :? Example. I'm about to bid on a 27.0 Ti...

After waiting patiently for 2 weeks the Kona Hot that I bought from eBay finally made its journey from west coast to east. I quickly unpacked it and built it up, sat astride it for fit (was worried it would be too big, but there is just enough clearance with the top tube) and then started to see...

Hi, Just won the auction for a Kona Hot on eBay and hoping to take delivery later next week. Outside of knowing that its a hand built steel frame and sat near the top of the Kona range at the time, I'm fairly clueless about them. Information seems to be a little scarce online...

Wasn't sure where to post this, so as a lot of the components used in the build are brand new I opted for the safety of the post 98 section - even though she's retro at heart! Similar to what a lot of people have done over the past 12 months or so, I thought I would have a go at making a...