Kona Explosif & Kilauea [UK eBay]

[Pipmeister]

One of each of these classics from the same seller - pictures not good, and pick up only from Southend-on-Sea. Identify the year(s) anyone?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KONA-KILAUEA-BIKE ... 35a9ae4d43

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KONA-EXPLOSIVE-BI ... 35a9ae463f

 

[retrokona]

these won't be around for long the buy it nows are v good!

the Explosif is a 1992 and the Kilauea also looks like a 1992 model but I'm not sure about that! Sure is a big frame though!

 

[MartinYorkshire]

Is it just me or do the pictures look to be around the same age as the bikes?

 

[bikehoney]

Is it just me or do the pictures look to be around the same age as the bikes?

lol

 

[Anthony]

Both are 1992 models, although of course the 1992 Kilauea had 1993 geometry, so they look a little different. Sizes 18 and I think 20, but could be 21. The description for the Explosif is duplicated in the Kilauea listing, so we're not very well informed.

I must say I beg to differ over the prices. With forks downgraded to poor quality RST items (although I suppose it's just possible the original P2s are part of the auctions), I would say neither bike would reach 300 anyway. Factor in collect-only from darkest Southend, and I think anything over 200 would be a bonus.

 

[retrokona]

I already asked about the forks and 'Joanne' changed them and doesn't have the originals....
Boo!

 

[random_dave_1]

If anyone does want these I will collect and post.