1992 Kona Kilauea

kaledi

Old School Hero
So I previously posted some shots of this fine bike whilst it was satunder 6 inches of dust in parents barn. Washed off and on a glorious day, here are some pics.
This is a 19" 1992 (late I believe, with 1993 geometry) model, which I bought as a frame and fork for £100 in about 1994. Built up in a couple of configurations, but not used for a few years now. Too big for me, and with a 1996 Kilauea, and a more modern FS Kona, I think I'm going to have to pass this onto someone else.

Anyhow, despite only having 'Kona butted tubing' rather than more exotic tubes of later Kilauea's it still has a great ride, and was the bike that really got me into mtb.
 

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My favourite Kona year, I had a 92 Lava Dome in black. Looks like you've had some good times together!

A 92 Kilauea frame recently sold for £62 on Ebay which I thought was a bargain.
 
Mmmmm old Konas.... :D

I like the early Kona's a lot, I could of had a 1991 Lava Dome - new, but my parents bought me a Raleigh instead. Admittedly a great Raleigh, but still, not a Kona. Drop me a PM if you want to shift this.

SP
 
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