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  1. romanrinos

    The end is nigh: Kona Bikes

    GT. They stuck with thumbies because it was more robust with less possibility of miss-shifting in the mud. Without SIS enabled, it gave the possibility to be able to manually trim gears on the fly. That, and the fact that it was marginally lighter..😉
  2. romanrinos

    The end is nigh: Kona Bikes

    Yes, I like Konas 😆 No points there on observation skills. And unless daddy payed for your obsession with boutique brands, a hand-built frame was off limits for anyone without a sponsorship deal or inheritance. Hence, my response that Kona brought much more to the table than just a clever spin...
  3. romanrinos

    The end is nigh: Kona Bikes

    Well let’s look and remind ourselves at some of Kona’s history, and what sets them apart from “mass marketed” brands which has contributed so much to their legacy: - Kona became known for their racing geometry due to their aggressive sloping down tube. That was borne out of Joe Murray’s...
  4. romanrinos

    The end is nigh: Kona Bikes

    The 2024 Factory racing team was not long announced. If the rumours are true, it would be best for Kona to wind down completely rather than to continue in a watered down state of its former self. Kona will always be one of the most iconic brands MTB has ever known - underpinned by its strong...
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    For Sale Kona Mapei Team strip

    Thanks chaps. I think Pip had a similar Mapei top to this. Having sold off my 1997-98 Kona collection, I'd like someone else to be the custodian of these who'd appreciated them. They're a good size which doesn't come up too often and could do with being framed on a wall - the matching mitts...
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    For Sale Kona Mapei Team strip

    x1 Mapei Team Jersey x1 Mapei shorts x2 Mapei mitts Believed to be 1997 when Dario Cioni was racing for the Kona Team (see reference) Size marked XL but is more of a Large. £90 Paypal F&F plus postage (or cover 4% fee)
  7. romanrinos

    Sorted XTR UN90 or UN91 68x107mm Bottom Bracket.

    Looking for a fresh, top notch XTR bottom bracket. Must be English thread 68x107mm.
  8. romanrinos

    Wanted XTR M952 New

    Still looking?
  9. romanrinos

    Sold Synchros flat bar

    Now Sold.
  10. romanrinos

    Wanted XTR M900 chainset and wheels

    I’ve now managed to sort a pair of wheels pending their arrival. .. the illusive red label Flite! I regret selling one of mine now a few years back.
  11. romanrinos

    Wanted XTR M900 chainset and wheels

    I’ve a set of new boxed M900 hubs and M231 CD Mavic rims for sale in one of the threads on here if still looking?
  12. romanrinos

    Wanted XTR ST M952 Brifters

    Ive a mint set available ahead of being listed as part of a complete set of M952 components.
  13. romanrinos

    Sold Synchros flat bar

    It’s uncut at original length 560mm.
  14. romanrinos

    Sold Synchros flat bar

    NOS mint bars bump.
  15. romanrinos

    For Sale Marzocchi Z1 XFly Bomber

    Original manual booklet now found that I will include with the sale.
  16. romanrinos

    For Sale Shimano Deore XT RD-M735 and FD-M735

    Both still available.
  17. romanrinos

    Sold Synchros flat bar

    Bump
  18. romanrinos

    Wanted XTR M952 New

    Hi Matt, I have a full suite of top draw M952 kit that I’ve not listed this yet. DM for details.
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