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I have owned this bike since 1993 and was all original prior to the rebuild. The poor thing was destined for the skip many times and it very nearly made it a few times! I got back into biking about a year ago after a 12 year lay off and decided that I wanted to restore my Lava Dome to be...

Superb! Just placed order for 80mm Manitou Drakes in white. Short stem maybe 80-100mm and a race face XC riser and it should be perfect! Modern take on a classic old frame. Perfect. I cant tell you how usefull this thread has been, thanks to all who have contributed. Will need...

Folks This is a really interesting thread for those like me who are trying to decide whether to fit modern short travel sus forks to early Kona frame. So: Can anybody definatively tell me what new short travel fork to buy for a 1994 Lava Dome and what size stem would best suit keeping...

Thanks to everybody for their contribution on this. The Kona archive stuff is really usefull, added to favourites! I didnt realise that they didnt change the geometery. For the layman would that mean that you would be able to fit say 100mm travel suspension forks to a 1994 lava dome frame...

Is this still for sale? I am interested if so!

Thanks! Thats really interesting. It seems Kona really lost there way at some point. If the Explosif frame is dear and not made as well as the original thats really dissapointing! When you look at the photo it does look less elegant than the older ones. I like the Cotic Soul, lovely bike...

Hi Folks I notice in a Kona brochure (2010) that they still sell the Explosif frame. Is this the same as its always been in the 90's or has geometery changed to account for longer travel forks etc? I am struggling to get any information on it. Essentially I want to do a modern...

I am not generally a Specialized fan but that simply oozes class. A trure enthusiasts machine Great work. Dave

Folks kind of an oddball one this. I have a full sus Lapierre that is amazing but just to darn competent for its own good! I would like to sell or swap or part ex for a steel framed high end Kona or a Ti framed Hei Hei. Must be 19inch. Anything considered, frame only, complete bike etc...

Hi Folks Just as the ad says: Any ti framed 19inch Hei Hei, complete/in bits/in need of refurb Anything! Thanks Dave

Thanks folks! Yeah I put a post on singletrack. Its started snoing here again so we are going to make a call on it in the morning Thanks again Dave

Hi Folks Happy new year to you all! There are a few of us based in Aberdeen heading off tomorow for a ride at a trail centre. We are thinking of heading to Monster Trails in Fochabers. Does anybody have any local knowledge about the snow/ice conditions on the tracks? Also are...

Are the forks still for sale?

Hi folks I am based up in the north east and snow and ice are making me angry! Unable to get bike fix. Does anybody know if southern scotland/northern england is ok to do any low level singletrack riding? Was thinking maybe south of Ayr near Cluzean Castle? I assume the trail...

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When I did the BB on my 1993 Lava Dome it was a 73mm width. Hope that helps

Folks Not sure about this one as I don’t want to sell it but I need the space in the bike shed! 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 19inch, metallic green. It’s a bit of a mix of retro and non retro with an emphasis on it being totally useable. I guess it’s best to list the spec and see if anybody is...

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Great advice, thanks! I assume the Crown is the bottom of the stem where the lower race is situated? Thanks again Dave

Have you still got the Explosif frame?