1998 Kona Explosif Reynolds 853-new pics. of bike on page 4

[Ernie]

hurry up Martin we are all waiting .. how are you my friend

Ernie

 

[magas]

fine, cheers ernie, mate

you know, things changed every now and then, had to repair the garden shed - the wife's was forcing me to do so also weather was very fine within the last weeks and so did some riding, too - next bad weather period will come for sure, than its buildtime again

the Shimano shim arrived, but needs some mods to fit perfectly - also have to make them lighter

 

[Ernie]

fine, cheers ernie, mate

you know, things changed every now and then, had to repair the garden shed - the wife's was forcing me to do so also weather was very fine within the last weeks and so did some riding, too - next bad weather period will come for sure, than its buildtime again

the Shimano shim arrived, but needs some mods to fit perfectly - also have to make them lighter

We have a saying in U.K... If the wife is happy you are happy ..how is that lovely "Ku" looking..drop me some photos via pm

Ernie

 

[magas]

did some rework on the shims I got. they are Shimano's, and universal fit, so wanted to have them the same shape as the 950's clamp - the result after some minutes with grinder and Dremel:

 

[Plus one]

Watching with interest.. Parts suggest a very subtle but very cool looking
Build



Col

 

[Kona Tone]

Pure, oh so pure, love it looking forward to seeing it finished

 

[magas]

the end is near - some parts arrived recently

RF Turbine compact, ISIS

T.A. Spec. granny ring 20 teeth

T.A. Spec. middle ring 32 teeth

T.A. Spec. outer ring 42 teeth

Nc-17 ring bolts, alloy

RF granny bolt, steel

FSA ISIS crankbolts

SRAM PG-950 casette 11-28

total weight at the moment: 9279 gr

chain and cables I have also, so going to build it up within this week, just have to think about the pedals, than I can weight the whole bike. Hope at the weekend the weather's fine, so that I can take some pics. of the finished bike.

 

[Wienerwald]

Looks really nice - looking forward to pics

 

[magas]

last missing bit arrived

 

[jujupunk]

last missing bit arrived

Oooooo nice new sticker, where did you get it, i may need one if I ever paint mine... are you going to weigh it?