1991 Kona Cinder Cone Suntour XC Project

[winjohn]

Nice find and rebuild.!

Very similar spec to mine. (Now sold)

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Bought from original owner which was neat as she loved the bike but age and health have stopped her from being able to ride it. I assured her it would have a new life and be enjoyed again.

I love a story like that. I know a guy who shares pics from his rides, much to the delight of the previous owner

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

So these Suntour XC shift pods take a cable that I haven’t seen before. Anyone know where Incan source these? Have a barrel shaped head like a brake only much smaller.

 

[winjohn]

Mine had thumbies, so I can't help I'm afraid.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Apparently these were a Suntour XC specific cable that hasn’t been made for several years. The standard Shimano shift cable will fit in the slot. though not perfect it apparently doesn’t cause any shifting issues. Time will tell

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Can anyone tell me what the purpose of this little protrusion on the fork is meant to do or what it is referred to as?

 

[JCS]

It’s a safety precaution - in case the brake cable fails it will stop the straddle cable hitting the tyre amd throwing you over the handlebars.

 

[HuskyDinoBomber]

Had this bar and stem set up sitting around and wanted to see how they would look with this frame. Swapped out the original silver wheel set for this black set. Added the tan walls and black LX crankset with a narrow wide chain ring. What are your thoughts?

 

[JCS]

I think it looks cool!

I’m normally a stickler for a more original look, but that looks a blast to ride and the colour combo works well.

 

[Lucidone]

Love it!
I also think a silver stem would work nicely and keep the seatpost company - it looks a little bit lonely now