14.5" - 16" retro steel frame

[gradeAfailure]

Am currently trying to persuade the other half that the 17" Bontrager Privateer we have is just a bit too big for her (she's 5'5"), so looking for a similar quality frame but in the 14.5" - 16" size range, preferably with a 1" head tube to fit the RC36s we have. Will happily swap the Bonty for it if need be...

What ya got?

 

[Stick Legs]

I have test ridden my Kona Lava Dome frame and it is too small by a long shot for me! Thought I could get away with it but I was wrong.

It is 16" Kona size (about 14" real world) with a 1 1/8" head set.

I will sell it with P2's, Velocity stem, seat post and seat post clamp for £60 as the P2's need threading down a bit to fit.

My wife is 5' 5 1/2" and rides the same size Kona NuNu and thinks that's ace!

Will post a pic later this evening.

 

[gradeAfailure]

Cool...! Just out of interest, would you be willing to part with the bike as a whole? And any interest in the Bontrager? Or I may know of a '94 Kona AA in 18" size that may be available?

 

[Stick Legs]

Yes I may part with the whole bike, see my gallery. It currently has Rock Shock Quadras on it and no brakes (yet). The only thing I won't sell are the bars as they were a present from my wife donkeys ago and I'll get in trouble! Will put some old hyperlites on for sale, change 'em quick though :shock:

 

[gradeAfailure]

I have a couple of bars here that would suit anyway...

So, does it have a threadless headset and stem on it at the mo, or did you get the Quadras threaded? And how much would you be looking for for it?

 

[Stick Legs]

Right,
The Kona is as follows:

Classic Joe Murray LavaDome resprayed a few years back by Argos in Powder Blue enamel it has been chipped and touched up in places.
Rockshock Quadras
Bontrager Pin
Deore DX Cranks, Hubs, Thumbies.
Deore XT R mech, F mech, Block 12 - 28 7 speed.
Middleburn 24/36/48 rings.
Wellgo SPD's or Diamond back Flatties as desired.
Campagnolo Atek rims.
Panaracer XC Pro tyres.
Gold Anodised bolts (Set off the blue a treat)
DiaCompe AheadSet, very smooth.
X-Lite Crank bolts Quick Releases and bar ends.

It needs brakes, and a shorter stem I would imagine. It has a girls saddle on it, that's new.

To be honest I have no idea of the value, £250 or swap for a Dyna Tech mountainbike frame

 

[Stick Legs]

Oh! see pics in my gallery, loading them shortly...

 

[Stick Legs]

Pic's posted, shame the Bonty is too small for me...
...Oh go on, what does the frame measure BB to top of seat tube and top tube length...

 

[kingofthescratchmonkeys]

Yo Sticks!
If Grade A is not up for it I would be- I have two Stumpjumper Comp frames coming over from the States but I need something for my youngest girl- seems like that would suit.....

Otherwise I'm going to have to sacrifice a Stumpie!!

KOTSM

 

[gradeAfailure]

That's a bit above my budget at the mo, but may well be interested in just frame, BB, post, saddle, Quadras and headset - I can strip the AA I mentioned for the rest of the bits!

BTW, your Clockwork's looking good!