1991 Kona Lave Dome (with upgrades)

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I am selling my Kona Lava Dome. I bought this bike new in 1991. Since then it has had moderate use, mainly as a training aid and an alternative to running. At no time has it ever been abused or raced off road. Many times i have looked at other bikes and contemplated an upgrade but over the years i have become very attached to the Kona so i have always stuck with it. Last year i decided to spend some money and upgrade the bike as it was still running original components. £400 was spent replacing both derailures, bottom bracket, chain, brakes, handlebars, shifters, stem, seat post, wheels, hubs, tyres etc. I have tried to match as much as possible by using Shimano. Mainly Deore LX though some parts are Deore. I will detail the full spec below. The reason i am now selling this bike is that i have been offered the chance to do some off-road training. I will need a full suspension bike and i have no room to keep them both so finally the Kona must make way.

The condition of the frame and project 2 forks is fabulous. Yes, it has been used so there are minor marks but nothing more than you would expect. To be fair i would describe this bike as in excellent condition both from a cosmetic point of view and mechanically. The only real scratching is from a bit of chain suck.

The Specification.

Frame: 19" cr-mo tubing tange mtb - original "Joe Murray" finished in it's original yellow.

Forks: Project 2, again original spec and finished in original yellow.

Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V brakes front and rear with Shimano Deore levers.

Shifters: Shimano Deore LX 27speed.

Front and Rear Derailures: Shimano Deore LX

Chain: Shimano

Cassette: Shimano

Seat Post: Easton EA50

Seat: Kona

Chainset: Sakai X1 with 48 tooth top ring. This was the original chainset, again in excellent condition.

Rims: Mavic D521 with eyelets and box sectioning for great strength.

Hubs: Shimano Deore LX

Handlebars: ITM "Lite Lux" Oversized riser bars.

Stem: ITM

Tyres: 2 x pairs, Brand new set of slicks for road use as in pictures and a nearly new set of Continental Verticals 26 x 2.3

Grips: GT

I am open to offers you can either contact me here or on 07775684505 or [email protected]

Thanks

Pete
 

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Ah...just 'outed' your Ebay listing. Nice looking frame.
FYI you need add a price to your post here fella....have a quick look at the 'Classified' Rules
All the best
HB
 
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