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

[Once A Hero]

That was a difficult choice, and one I’ve been mulling over for several visits to the thread. Had a shortlist of 3, and one of them would have been the clear choice were it not for its (modern) tyres.
Decision made

 

[JRGSXR]

Fantastic month! So many stunning bikes, Only having one vote was torture! Normally just pick the bike I’d most like to ride, that didn’t work this month! I kinda want a go on every one of them.

 

[tintin40]

tough month. Picked Benjabbi's 1994 Explosif

 

[Mikey08]

I just love the rare factory only paint on the King Kahuna, and those FRM cranks and Avid brakes

 

[MatBH5]

Strong bunch here. I’ve gone for the ‘91 Fire Mountain. My first proper MTB. Memories every time I see that powdery blue colour.

 

[oldave]

Once all shown "together" became even more difficult than I had thought! Almost stick-a-pin time. Had to be rigid and just a bit different and ideally an Explosif, so ...

• Once A Hero’s 1990 Explosif​

 

[The History Man]

Overload!

 

[Peachy!]

Congratulations @al-onestare very well deserved!

And what a fantastic way to celebrate the Master Pip.




Ps, I think the fantastic photo helped. Any tips? What did you use?

 

[wadsy]

Nice one Al - a very fitting winner
Quite happy to be runner up to your very cool Explosif
Thanks to all for taking the time to enter - a fitting tribute to the man himself

 

[raidan73]

Well done on a convincing win @al-onestare. A badge will be winging its way to you momentarily.

@Peachy! I believe the pics were taken by a photographer at the Kona store 2022 product launch.

I was glad to see my old Explosif do so well against a crazy strong field. A big thanks goes out to everyone for taking the time to enter their bikes.