Hi everyone.
I've been given a 90s steel Kona Fire Mountain. It's a 16" frame...
I think I've found the serial number under the bottom bracket shell. It's in two parts and a little difficult to read because of the paint job. I think it is H8C3 6488 . Does anyone know if I can use this to confirm the year and model?
The seat post shows a diameter of 26.6mm but there is a little play so I assume the frame would take a 26.8mm post.
I received two forks with the bike. Both have 1⅛" steerers.
The fork that was fitted has what I think are after-market Project 2 stickers. The threaded steerer seems to be too long for the head tube so that the headset cannot be properly tightened. I think it is made for an 18" frame as it looks exactly the right length for my 18" Lava Dome. If there's any way to prove this is a Project 2 fork then I'd be happy to swap it for the version that fits a 16" frame.
The second fork is a very stiff suspension fork with a threadless steerer. The fork legs are longer than those on the Project 2 fork. There are serial/model numbers on this fork but no model or manufacturer name. Apparently this was the fork on the bike when the previous owner bought it. I've thought about putting it back on the bike as it will actually fit. I assume I'd need to service it first. However, I'm a bit put off by damage to the crown/steerer junction.
I'd be very grateful for any comments or advice.
I've been given a 90s steel Kona Fire Mountain. It's a 16" frame...
I think I've found the serial number under the bottom bracket shell. It's in two parts and a little difficult to read because of the paint job. I think it is H8C3 6488 . Does anyone know if I can use this to confirm the year and model?
The seat post shows a diameter of 26.6mm but there is a little play so I assume the frame would take a 26.8mm post.
I received two forks with the bike. Both have 1⅛" steerers.
The fork that was fitted has what I think are after-market Project 2 stickers. The threaded steerer seems to be too long for the head tube so that the headset cannot be properly tightened. I think it is made for an 18" frame as it looks exactly the right length for my 18" Lava Dome. If there's any way to prove this is a Project 2 fork then I'd be happy to swap it for the version that fits a 16" frame.
The second fork is a very stiff suspension fork with a threadless steerer. The fork legs are longer than those on the Project 2 fork. There are serial/model numbers on this fork but no model or manufacturer name. Apparently this was the fork on the bike when the previous owner bought it. I've thought about putting it back on the bike as it will actually fit. I assume I'd need to service it first. However, I'm a bit put off by damage to the crown/steerer junction.
I'd be very grateful for any comments or advice.