Nice bike but!!!!

[Christophski]

I bought a Kona in about 1995, broke the bank back then!! Still have it

Konas will do that to you.... When ive finished putting this Kona full sus thing together i think it will be the last one i do.... Unless i find a yeti frame lol.

[gripper]

My current ride
Bit of a commuter now





And had this after the Big Hit. did not keep it long though as it was a bit *****

[Michael S2]

Raleigh just about finished...

[M_GORDON]

Hi!
Mi first and my actual "good" bikes
A upgraded Felt and a 27,5er Epic from '10

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Raleigh just about finished...

Nice and retro Michael, love it!!

[LHD_Kid]

Can't find any pics, but I bought a Kona Explosif new in about 1995 ish ... almost had to sell a kidney to supplement my income to buy it in those days... still have it, much upgraded, Judy Race forks and a few other bits... XT or XTR in most places... must get it down from my parents loft...

Was pretty good back in the day...

[John.]

Raleigh just about finished...

SUPERB !

How many teeth does the smaller crank cog have??.........if you'd be so kind.

[Michael S2]

Cheers thought a few of you might like this old British steel bike It's a 39t small chain set ring

Keep the photos coming everyone

[John.]

Cheers thought a few of you might like this old British steel bike It's a 39t small chain set ring

Keep the photos coming everyone

Ok thanks Mike, I have 42 and finding it a bit tough going 21 on the big one at the back wheel........is yours similar?

PS Is the San Marco saddle new...looks minted.
And where did you get the bar tape and brake lever hoods??

[Michael S2]

I think the big cog at back is 26t. My other bike has the same you 42t and 21t and i find it tough on the climbs... gets you sweating a bit!

The San Marco Rolls is new John. Got it from Wiggle.co.uk wasn't much dearer than the used ones kicking around when i was looking.

Bar tape is this stuff
http://www.ebay.com/itm/70s-Shiny-Pe...-/251806298578

Brake hoods came with the Dura Ace levers. Keep an eye on ebay they do crop up now and again.

[John.]

I think the big cog at back is 26t. My other bike has the same you 42t and 21t and i find it tough on the climbs... gets you sweating a bit!

....it's not just me then!
Hoping to take the old Pug to Italy soon but I need a lower gear ratio me thinks.

Cheers, hope to replace the bar tape and hoods soon.

[Michael S2]

....it's not just me then!
Hoping to take the old Pug to Italy soon but I need a lower gear ratio me thinks.

Cheers, hope to replace the bar tape and hoods soon.

A few times i've found myself nearly at a standstill on some hills with those ratios. You'll want some lower gears in Italy for sure

[BLAMM0]

Here's my XC unit.

[jameswkr]

You like "retro" - here is my latest build..

[M_GORDON]

You like "retro" - here is my latest build..