Wanted 16" Kona or 14.5" GT frame...

[LikeClockwork]

Before I cave in and spend money I shouldn't on something over priced on Ebay... hankering after a steel Kona frame again, 16" or smaller, above Fire Mountain level if poss. Could also be tempted by a GT Avalanche, in 14.5" flavour. Ideally a '98, just over the border into 'modern', I know. And not steel. Or a Specialized Stumpy...

I'm going to be a fussy cow so don't be offended if I sound unenthusiastic about your offering. Trying to re-live the times when I got back into MTB and couldn't afford what I wanted.
Oh, and I've lots of white stuff to go on it, so a bit of white in the decals would be ace, for mild colour coordination.

Condition unimportant as long as it's not a total rusty wreck, or cracked. Not even bothered about original paint really.

 

[MR OX]

I've a really, really scruffy 14.5 alloy Gt Tempest I could do for post & a pint? Also I won't be offended if you don't want it

 

[LikeClockwork]

Ooooh, got any pics....? Is it steel or alu? Had an alu one years ago I single speeded, it was an ace bike

 

[MR OX]

It's alloy, it's not pretty, pics are on my phone so hang on a moment

 

[winjohn]

How about a 16" 2001 Kona Lava Dome for £40 plus postage

 

[d8mok]

Got a Merlin for £10. Likely much nicer than the lower end GTs of this era

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For Sale Thread 'Merlin frame'

Apr 24, 2025

Gotcha ……. You thought it was gonna be some Ti loveliness


Merlin alloy frame in 16 inch

£15 collected from chesterfield

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[LikeClockwork]

It's alloy, it's not pretty, pics are on my phone so hang on a moment

I really like that!! Any idea on year, BB shell size, seat post size....?
Although it's cheap, so it doesn't really matter if I have to buy a few bits if I've not got them.

 

[LikeClockwork]

How about a 16" 2001 Kona Lava Dome for £40 plus postage

Bit too new, sorry. But thanks for replying!

 

[LikeClockwork]

Got a Merlin for £10. Likely much nicer than the lower end GTs of this era

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For Sale Thread 'Merlin frame'

Apr 24, 2025

Gotcha ……. You thought it was gonna be some Ti loveliness


Merlin alloy frame in 16 inch

£15 collected from chesterfield

• d8mok
• Replies: 8
• Forum: MTB For Sale

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Not quite floating my boat, but thank you for offering....

 

[MR OX]

I really like that!! Any idea on year, BB shell size, seat post size....?
Although it's cheap, so it doesn't really matter if I have to buy a few bits if I've not got them.

I don't off hand but I can grab it from the workshop on my way home tomorrow & do some measuring up may have a seat post that fits, I also have an equally tatty set of bombers it came with but no idea if they're any good