Pipmeister 2010 Kona carbon Kilauea

[wadsy]

The last of the Pip-meister collection to remain in my possession.

The Pipmeister (RIP) Collection Register - Updated 19/1/23

Pip didn't do a build thread for this one, but, as ever he had the details on file...

Frame weight: 1,175 gr. c/w Gear Hanger & Cable Guides. 2.59 lb / 2lbs 9 ½ ounces.
Model: Kilauea 2010 F10KL18
Serial Number: HOAC-0015 (Apparently less than 50 produced worldwide)
Seat Post Clamp: 34.9mm
Seat Post: 31.6mm (From Kona Forum Tech – 2 prototypes were 30.0mm!)
Front Mech Clamp: 34.9mm
B.B Shell: 68mm
Headset: 44mm I/D, 50mm O/D, 10mm Depth
Headtube length: 120mm
Model Number: F10KL18
Hanger: Type S (Stamped C) Wheels Manufacturing No:61?

Spec...

Frame:........2010 Kona carbon Kilauea - 18"
Fork:...........2011 SID XX World Cup
Headset:......FSA orbit Z Ceramic
Stem:..........FSA OS99 carbon
Handlebar:...Renthal Carbon riser
Grips:..........Answer
Brakes:........Avid Elixr 9 carbon
Shifters:......Sram X0 9 Speed
Front Mech:......Sram X0
Rear Mech:......Sram X0 9 speed
Cables:.......Gore ride-on
Cassette:....Shimano M970 XTR
Chain:........KMC 9SL
Cranks:......FSA K-Fore Lite
Rings:.........FSA
Bottom Bracket:...BB-9200 - FSA Light ATB Ceramic Bearing MegaExo
Pedals:.......ATAC Carbon XS
Wheels:...Mavic Crossmax '08 SLR UST Disc
QR's:..........Mavic
Tyres:.............Schwalbe Rocket Ron
Tubes:.............NA
Saddle:...........Flite
Seatpost:........Bontager carbon
Seatpost clamp:..Kona

Weight: 21.11lb


I've only changed a few parts to keep it as near to how Pip built it, but making it more comfortable for me if I get well enough to ride.

 

[eric_james]

Awesome bike

 

[moonlite]

Wow -- that's lovely. What are your impressions of the ride? (One of the things I loved about Pip's threads was his notes on how his bikes climbed etc.)

 

[wadsy]

I've only changed a few parts to keep it as near to how Pip built it, but making it more comfortable for me if I get well enough to ride.

As per my quote above from the thread, I'm not up to riding. I've only taken it on a very short function-check run, so can't give much feedback on the ride unfortunately, other than it's light and fast!... hopefully I'll be able to ride more at some point in the future

Cheers

 

[moonlite]

As per my quote above from the thread, I'm not up to riding. I've only taken it on a very short function-check run, so can't give much feedback on the ride unfortunately, other than it's light and fast!... hopefully I'll be able to ride more at some point in the future

Cheers

Sorry mate, I missed your comment about not being up to riding -- too busy drooling over photos! Hope your recovery goes well and you can put this thing through its paces soon.

 

[wadsy]

Sorry mate, I missed your comment about not being up to riding -- too busy drooling over photos! Hope your recovery goes well and you can put this thing through its paces soon.

No worries, thanks

That would be nice, but long term declining issues, so I'm not holding my breath, but live in hope!

Cheers

 

[al-onestare]

An incredible bike, and a really important one in Kona's timeline. I can vouch just how light it is; you can pick it up with your little finger. I can only imagine how it rides...like Pip...like a whippet!

Also featured on The Cog: https://cog.konaworld.com/the-pip-mock-collection-2010-kilauea/

 

[Mod-Master]

Depends how strong your little finger is

Looks class

Full carbon looks awesome, and I love the look of those xo black box mechs.

A red and white bottle will set it off

 

[Duggee]

That's lovely, all the parts complement each other

 

[oldave]

I think "stunning" will suffice.