BoTM BoTM May 2022 - Pipmeister Kona Special - time to vote

[oldave]

That is a funky Kona. Won I would love to own

On my 2 bike short list!

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Amazing month - A fine tribute to an amazing bloke.

Any of those could legitimately win.

 

[brocklanders023]

A great collection, well done all. With so many to choose from I ended up crossing off any that had parts I wouldn't have fitted which left me with a couple of beauties.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I voted for the one that leapt off the screen, screaming at me to be ridden hard and often. I was plagued with doubt immediately afterwards. A very fine field with many deserving the win.

 

[Lhatch4]

I decided to vote for one that's unique this time rather than the one I would probably most like to ride. All are amazing. One stood out. This was a fun month and a nice tribute. I hope all is well with Pipmiester's loved ones.

 

[pw_pw_la]

Couldn't choose a clear winner.

So picked the one with the best saddle!

I'm not even joking.

 

[retrobikeguy]

Magas explosive is a lovely colour but I'm drawn in to the splatter era so mk ones got my vote

 

[Mickeyspinn]

I just turned my screen upside down....I find that always helps to "see" things in a different light!
Then it was obvious ........I still didn't have a flippin clue

But I done it....now can I get a badge or a pat on the back? I feel like that was an ordeal

 

[rrrroberts]

It has to be a Hot, and that still doesn't make it much easier. I had planned to get my own (TET 040) Hot built for this but even if I had, the other three would have been better. Three stunning examples, I had to eliminate the Stars 'N' Bars for not being a Teesdale, although that spec is truly sublime. And I had to eliminate the blue one for having M737 XT, although it is easily one of the nicest looking Konas I've ever seen. So the winner for me is Romanrinos truly incredible Red fade Teesdale Hot. The chainset doesn't do it for me but the XC Pro thumbies make up for it.

I can't believe I had to rule out my all time unicorns (1990 Explosifs) and several beautiful Ti bikes. And everything else fully deserved its place. A great tribute to a seemingly lovely guy.

 

[Imlach]

Beautiful bikes and a great concept.