1993 khs montana pro UPDATE 13/3/10

[utahdog2003]

at utahdog2003 - cheers for the advice ref cranks!!

Don't get rid of them, they are a cool bit of mountain bike history, but I think you've made a good choice for a bike you intend on using for some serious miles. Besides, those Shimano's you've fitted, while maybe not as stylish as the Kookas, are some of the best cranks ever made.


I still think the True Temper logo on the top tube is the coolest.

 

[lewis1641]

i might stick them on my kona as that only sees light usage. i'm guessing cooks rsr's are not much stronger?

i also like the prominent location of the true temper decal - makes it seem like they were proud of the tubeset.

i weighed this last night and its tipping the scales at 24lbs. it makes it the lightese bike i have ever had but to be honest i was a little gutted as i was expecting a few pounds less.

the forks are heavy, bar and stem and seatpost wont be helping either and the wheels are fairly low end so theres room to bring the weight down.

cheers for comments guys

 

[utahdog2003]

RSRs are not as stout as the Cook CBR, the model without the relieving on the backsode of the arms, but neither Cook models have a bad rep. I'd only worry about using Cooks from the perspective of risking trail damage to something that you could sell for so much cash!

 

[dyna-ti]

Great looking build Lewis,though my eyes are dragged to the stem,and although im an ahead convert, i do think it would suit much better
Cranks are a better choice ,of the two kooka's that have passed through my hands both were cracked and my purple cooks had issues with the threads.

I'd sell the kookas to fund something more practical,theres a high market for them so you should get a good price.
Let them grace someone else's collection,at least for a while

Overall its a lovely bike,the tyres and the saddle match the dark paint really well


Well done

 

[lewis1641]

cheers guys.

just to clarify the stem is just to get the bike running for now and will be changed for a silver zoom quill which it would have come with originally. but i agree, the stem is horrible.

still haven't ridden it yet

was die to this morning but i cant get air in the forks as i dont have a shok pump so at least theres still some fettling to do.

the frame is a really cool colour. its dark purple with tine metallic red metalflakes. truly stunning up close

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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hey lewis, so are those my old cranks without the rings?

sean.s

 

[lewis1641]

they certainly are. thanks for the speedy delivery!

 

[lewis1641]

took it out for its first propper ride yesterday. i dont think i am fit enough for the 34/16 combo as i struggled on the first hill. the ride was cut short however as the chain jumped off on said hill. i didnt have any tools with me so i walked back about 50 metres and had a sulk.

i am assuming i have chain line issues.

 

[andrewl]

i dont think i am fit enough for the 34/16 combo as i struggled on the first hill.

I'd go the traditional 2:1 ratio, so go either 34:17 or 32:16, whichever works best for you.

 

[mikee]

chainline needs to be spot on or you will have problems ,usually painfull ones
try a half link chain a full one ,charlie the bikemonger does them
goolge him

depending on your local terrain you might need to go up to 18 or a 21
on the back ,i run 32/21 34/18 on mine but it is hilly
i also find oversize bars are a good idea ,you do use a lot of upperbody
muscles

stick with it you'll enjoy it

maybee