1994 Kona Kilauea

[benjabbi]

Still using this quite regularly, changed the rear mech for a 600 and the brake levers to SS7s but otherwise it's as I built it, which is quite rare for me, always tinkering.
It's a really nice bike to ride, Kona definitely got something right!

 

[Neilios]

Lovely stuff. I showed the lad I bought it off pictures of it now. Glad to see it still going.

 

[benjabbi]

I've not updated this in a while, this has ended up being my most used bike, changed the saddle and post for a Bontrager Titanium (more comfy) and Race post (lighter) respectively, a Titec 118 bar and after a spate of thorn punctures, tubeless Continental Race Kings. It hovers around the 23lb mark, is super comfortable and an absolute joy to ride. I'm really glad it didn't sell when I tried!

 

[albash82]

Nice upgrades. Assuming you're still running the X221 rims? What ghetto tubeless method have you chosen? Is it working well?

 

[benjabbi]

Thanks @albash82
Yes still the 221s, I used Joe's rim strips and Orange Seal sealant, I've used this combo several times now and not had any issues at all.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13469728...LC28b2STLO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[benjabbi]

This was my most used bike then I got my Charge sorted and it's been sadly neglected for a few months.
The other day I was swapping bits around on my Bontrager Race Lite and was left with a box of shiny bits. Saw this looking all sad in the corner, a light bulb went off and this is the result.
White Industries cranks/rings and Ti BB.
White Industries hubs built on BCX Red rims with Revolution spokes and alu nipples.
M900/910/950 mechs/cassette with polished Suntour thumbies.
Avid Ultimate levers, Tri Align brakes.
Titec Ti bar and post.
Bontrager Ti saddle.
Onza Ti pedals.
It's a beautiful riding bike and deserves a bit of bling.

 

[Neilios]

Fantastic! So glad you've still got t'ord lass.