I'm about to post a 1994 Kona Explosif for sale on ebay/USA. I bought the bike in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1994 and rode it a lot for the first few summers and the rest of the time it has been in various garages. I believe they are all original parts. I will have more info and pictures on ebay.
1994 Kona Explosif
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18" (I'm a dudette). http://idisk.mac.com/drozen-Public?view=web
That's a pretty rough photo dudette, I suggest you'll need something a lot clearer for your ebay listing if you want to maximise its value.
The bike is a size 17, not 18, and although it looks fairly original those look like Manitou forks, whereas the original (see below) had Marzocchi XC500s.
Not being sexist in any way, of course not, perish the thought, but I suggest emphasising in your listing that you are a dudette, because dudettes keep their bikes in much better shape than dudes, so dudetes' bikes are worth more. Not that I'm being sexist of course.
The bike is a size 17, not 18, and although it looks fairly original those look like Manitou forks, whereas the original (see below) had Marzocchi XC500s.
Not being sexist in any way, of course not, perish the thought, but I suggest emphasising in your listing that you are a dudette, because dudettes keep their bikes in much better shape than dudes, so dudetes' bikes are worth more. Not that I'm being sexist of course.
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Thank you for the advice Anthony - will do on all counts. Now that you mention it, when I ordered the bike I remember upgrading the shocks at the time. The photo is very rough (and old) I haven't organized myself yet to make the post on ebay. I'm wondering if I should mention it has been in a dry climate its whole life (that's easier on bikes as well as being dudette-ridden).
Yes, the dry storage is good to mention, but the photo is the most important thing. The notion that it hasn't been ridden for n years is a negative if anything - better to go ride it and see if everything works. Then you can take photos out on the trail and that is way more credible than in your back yard, because the buyer can see they can go straight out on it, and buying it won't be the start of some mega restoration before they ever get a ride.
Mention the condition of the frame and the paint - if it's straight, no dents, no cracks, no rust, not much stone chips, then say so. If it retains its Tange Ultimate Ultrastrong sticker, take a snap of it (the tubeset is a custom mix of Tange Ultrastrong, Ultralight and Concept).
Also mention the condition of the Manitou - if it isn't solid, you really have done a good job of preservation because most of them are. Elastomers don't tend to survive 15 years too well (sad to say, but the Marzocchi would have lasted better, being an air fork!) But the main thing is the frame is suspension-adjusted, so the new owner could replace the fork with a more recent shortish-travel one if desired.
Best of luck
Mention the condition of the frame and the paint - if it's straight, no dents, no cracks, no rust, not much stone chips, then say so. If it retains its Tange Ultimate Ultrastrong sticker, take a snap of it (the tubeset is a custom mix of Tange Ultrastrong, Ultralight and Concept).
Also mention the condition of the Manitou - if it isn't solid, you really have done a good job of preservation because most of them are. Elastomers don't tend to survive 15 years too well (sad to say, but the Marzocchi would have lasted better, being an air fork!) But the main thing is the frame is suspension-adjusted, so the new owner could replace the fork with a more recent shortish-travel one if desired.
Best of luck
Again, thank you Anthony. What would a dudette do without you? I finally ventured into the garage to assess the bike's status. I think I rode it harder than I remembered - it's a little scratched up but no dents or bends. I've posted more pics of it. I'm not sure how the shocks have faired as I have two flat tires. I'll take it for a ride this weekend and grab some shots.
http://idisk.mac.com/drozen-Public?view=web
*Shocks are totally functional especially for someone my size
(under 130 lbs-ish) but would probably need replaced for a heavier rider.
http://idisk.mac.com/drozen-Public?view=web
*Shocks are totally functional especially for someone my size
(under 130 lbs-ish) but would probably need replaced for a heavier rider.
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