Bike of The Month November 2025 "Amnesty Special" - now taking entries

[Matttymm]

Matttymm’s 1998 King Kahuna Hei Hei Stars and Bars

Thread '1997 Kona King Kahuna Stars and Bars Pipmeister Edition'

Nov 10, 2022

Very proud and grateful to be the new owner of the 1997 KK Stars and Stripes that was once owned by the belated Kona guru Pip.

Thank you Wadsy for agreeing to give it a new home.

18” 1997 Kona King Kahuna Frame
XTR 950 Crankset
XTR 950 Bottom Bracket
XTR 951 Shifters (separates)
XTR 950 Brake Levers (separates)
XTR 951 Brakes and Kool Stop Pads
XTR 950 Cassette 12-32
XTR 950 Rear Derailleur Long Cage
XTR 950 Front Derailleur
Chris King Limited Edition Red White Headset and Spacers and titanium headset bolt.
ESI Chunky Grips and ODI plugs
Shimano IG-90 XTR Interglide Chain
Ringle stem...

• Matttymm
• Replies: 41
• Forum: Reader's MTBs --> 1997

• 
• 
• 

 

[Spankyfart]

I'd like to add my Koga CBL, I don't have current pics as it's had a huge make-over.
I hope I can make some tomorrow there should be a bit of sun out.

 

[baron von greenback]

Nothing built i was rekindling the joke by adding haha never mind

 

[donk]

Have they ever lost?

Mine has, at least once. It is a rider and not a show bike though.

 

[Prodigal Son]

Everyone is a winner! as in the famous words of Hot Chocolate.
Really... they are all awesome.

 

[Prodigal Son]

i will throw mine knowing i wont win but in awe of all the great contestants.
Fat Chance Wicked Lite. Its a rider built and rebuilt many times to suit my location.

 

[sinnerman]

i will throw mine knowing i wont win but in awe of all the great contestants.
Fat Chance Wicked Lite. Its a rider built and rebuilt many times to suit my location.

Agreed,

I love the Raidial lacing on the front wheel...