1994 Kona Kula

[taffy]

Odd to see a Kona Custom decal on this - does it have a standard-format serial number?

As far as i'm aware yes starts F94---

 

[Anthony]

Odd to see a Kona Custom decal on this - does it have a standard-format serial number?

As far as i'm aware yes starts F94---

I don't think I've ever seen that decal before on a frame that wasn't built in the USA, and certainly all the other photos I have of 94 Kulas have the Mountain Shock decal there. It's hard to see why they would even have Kona Custom decals available in a Taiwanese factory, but clearly this was built at the Fairly works and is in every respect a standard 94 Kula.

You do sometimes see F9 instead of just F (e.g., F9402 0647 is also a 94 Kula), so maybe F9 is a particular department within Fairly.

 

[MikeC]

You (us) lot are such geeks...I love this website.

I also quite fancy this bike...see offer on PM...

 

[obi-wan-mtb]

kona klein

Nice bike!
Actually Kona was one of my favorite brands back in the days.
Bought A Klein instead but was tempting to get a Kula (or Ku for that matter).
Again, cool bike!


(free bump!)

 

[nathanman]

I've always wanted a steel kula to see how it compares to my 08 kula deluxe. Must resist the steel :cry:

 

[Gruff]

I've always wanted a steel kula to see how it compares to my 08 kula deluxe. Must resist the steel :cry:

That'll be the USA's finest Easton Ally not steel

 

[nathanman]

I've always wanted a steel kula to see how it compares to my 08 kula deluxe. Must resist the steel :cry:

That'll be the USA's finest Easton Ally not steel

Finest scandium not just your run of the mill ally! I meant from a geometry and handling point of view. It would be good to see the differences(aside from the scandium one being super stiff etc)