Agreed - that was an absolute steal price wise. Dare I ask what the import charges will be?
Anthony":1djg5cw7 said:There can't be much interest in Konas in the USA if this is all a Hot can fetch. Maybe the dull colour had some impact on the price, but in the UK a 1994 Kilauea (which is a similar colour) would raise that much or more.
I wonder what the 'killer' bid was Canuck?
:shock: Oh no, I've been sussed!dablk":1eedzdjt said:Canuck,
I think your actually an 18" kona hater and are just trying to buy them all to melt them down Just pleased you don't bat in 20" or i would never stand a chance
I'm not sure the auction was that long actually. My experience has been that anything purchased in the State's is gonna be a hell of a lot cheaper than the same for sale over here. Also, some international bidder's may be put off by shipping cost's or import fee's which, unless handled correctly, can get ridiculous!Anthony":1eedzdjt said:There can't be much interest in Konas in the USA if this is all a Hot can fetch. Maybe the dull colour had some impact on the price, but in the UK a 1994 Kilauea (which is a similar colour) would raise that much or more.
I wonder what the 'killer' bid was Canuck?
A bargain if you ask me! But let's see what the total is after the dust settle's, shipping cost's have been calculated and the friggin' taxman get's his peice of the pie!...hope he choke's on it! :twisted:al-onestare":1eedzdjt said:Agreed - that was an absolute steal price wise. Dare I ask what the import charges will be?
Personally, I love the tubing! That downtube is a real eye catcher on Kona's and also the TET Hot's are pretty rare (they make for one helluva sweet ride as well!). Mostly down to the very talented fella who made 'em though I reckonRampage":1eedzdjt said:What's special about these ones?
Ooooo, want that one too! :facepalm:GoldenEraMTB":1eedzdjt said:speaking of 17" Kilauea , there is one on ebay, with no reserve, 20 minutes from me
Rampage":2ytxw3yi said:Oh the downtube is fluted like the '94 Explosif? I hadn't seen that.
What are they like compared to the '94 Explosif?
Canuck":3o9ygwyw said:Rampage":3o9ygwyw said:Oh the downtube is fluted like the '94 Explosif? I hadn't seen that.
What are they like compared to the '94 Explosif?
Yep, if you look close you can just see it in the pic...sweet!! (is it called fluted or ribbed?) And your right, same as a '94 and the '93 Explosif's. Not sure how they compare as I've ridden a Teesdale but never thrown a leg over a '93 or a '94 Explosif. They have been in my wanted thread for an eternity! :facepalm: ...well, about a year and a half anyway's I'd be interested to hear from anyone else out there who could make a comparison though.