2011 Retro-ish Kona King Kahuna

[jimi911]

I picked a NOS Kona King Kahuna scandium frame and built this up over the winter with all new parts. I am very pleased with it. Rode very nicely its maiden ride in the mud. I have never had a 29er before ... they do make you feel like superman

Frame: Kona King Kahuna Scandium 19"

Fork: Manitou Tower Pro 100mm w/Milo Lockout

Headset: FSA
Stem: Answer
Handlebar: Answer
Grips: Easton
Brakes: Avid Trail7
Brake Rotors: KCNC (180mm front, 160mm rear)
Shifters: SRAM X9
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: XT 10 Speed
Chain: HG
Cranks: Raceface Deus
Crank Bolts: Raceface
Chainrings: Raceface
Chainring bolts: Titanium
Bottom Bracket: Raceface
Pedals: Shimano XT 785
Hub Skewers: DT Swiss
Rims: DT Swiss m520
Hubs: DT Swiss 350
Nipples: DT Swiss
Spokes: DT Swiss
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent Skinwall 2.25
Tubes: Specialized
Saddle: WTB Rocket V Titianium
Seatpost: FSA
Seatpost Binder: Kona

Weight: 24.1 lbs

 

[EarlofBarnet]

I really like that. Colours go well.

 

[Cookielad]

Really like it Jimi911... Really great retro/modern look

How does it ride???

 

[jimi911]

Really like it Jimi911... Really great retro/modern look

How does it ride???

Didn't see this way back in April ... Too excited for spring I guess

This is a great riding bike. I had thoughts of upgrading a part or two, but it's so perfect for me I'll leave it as is. It evens doubles as my commuter some days so I can get an extra trail ride in. I love it