Shades of grey " Kona content " first ride impressions

[hamster]

Re: Shades of grey " Kona content "

White forks, white stem! I only got halfway.
But I have no right to an opinion on the matter any more

Built the Kaboom up last night, now should I ride it in the rain?

 

[shinobi]

Re: Shades of grey " Kona content "

White forks, white stem! I only got halfway.
But I have no right to an opinion on the matter any more

Built the Kaboom up last night, now should I ride it in the rain?

Wow built all ready , i thought i was keen :shock:
The white stem did cross my mind and so did white cables then i stopped lol !

I think it could be the white Manitou , i like the Tora but man they are heavy and they do jack the front up a lot , hard to decide until it has some wheels etc to get an idea of the riding position .
I really like the look of flat bars but my back might think otherwise .

Not been for a test ride yet on the Kaboom ?

Paul

 

[hamster]

Re: Shades of grey " Kona content "

Just done a quick lunchtime ride on the Kaboom. All good, and then some...
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=329397

Build is easy when you only have 5 bolts to do up!

 

[shinobi]

Re: Shades of grey " Kona content "

Just done a quick lunchtime ride on the Kaboom. All good, and then some...
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=329397

Build is easy when you only have 5 bolts to do up!

Oh thats good to hear could you have a look see what you have on decal front when you get a mo ?
Cheers Paul

 

[BobCatMax]

Re: Shades of grey " Kona content "

I'm in the white fork camp too. though the manitous are pretty damn light, I have the same in black

 

[shinobi]

Re: Shades of grey " Kona content "

I'm in the white fork camp too. though the manitous are pretty damn light, I have the same in black

Hi Max
Manitous are on almost there with it now but been so busy not had chance !
Found a stem that i think i like :roll: so not long now .
Cheers Paul

 

[shinobi]

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Ok thought it was about time i added an update !

Kona Cinder Cone 1999
Drive train and brakes XTR M950
Wheels XT 739 ? hubs with double butted spokes on Specialized Z23 rims wrapped in grey Rocket Rons .
Bontrager bars ( since changed to some modern wide flats )
Kona stem also changed !
Bontrager saddle and Easton seatpost
Hope headset and seat clamp .
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First ride pics and first impressions
First impressions are pretty good , very light , slightly dull feel in comparison to the M2 which is very harsh and "pings " off everthing and the Mt Tam which had a slightly more forgiving ride , maybe the difference between 7005 and T6061 ? also been riding the M Trax which is has a very nice ride quality .
As mentioned stem has been changed to slightly shorter one with more rise and a " modern " wide flat bar fitted :shock:

Paul

 

[mattiamerca]

great bike, with (in my opinion) the most beautiful XTR of every time

 

[shinobi]

great bike, with (in my opinion) the most beautiful XTR of every time

Thanks mate i love the m950 group i have to say , it just feels so well put together .
Paul

 

[BobCatMax]

I may have a home for that white stem if it's lonely?

great looking machine there Paul..is that neary Cissbury Ring?