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They work great with canti's. I think they actually work better than v-brakes. Two of the selling points for me on this bike were the excellent brakes (better than any road bike in that price range), and the intermediate levers, so I have brakes in both the top and drop positions.

here's my everyday work horse. I ride this baby to work, everyday, year round. I'm going to try some studded tires this winter.

Beautiful! I to love the color choice. It's amazing how a respray will take a bike right back to day one. With that front fork, it looks like a brand new bike. Cheers!

That's beautiful. Congrats on the new rims. Cleanest bike I've ever seen, my lava dome now has something to aspire to. Thanks for the eye candy.

I didn't measure it myself, I was told this was the case by the local bike store owner who did some work on this bike for me. I hope that you all are right! It would make this much easier. I like the 51XC's, don't have any desire to replace them, just interested in my options... (I thought...

Right now the Marzocchi XC51's are doing a fine job, but when the day comes that I want to upgrade the front forks what are some of my options? I've been having trouble finding anything that fits the 1" (not 1 1/8") head tube diameter. I'd like to be able to keep the canti brakes, or...

I agree, if that paint job is what makes it so rare, then leave that alone! If you have a rare bike, then keep it as close to original/mint as possible. Find another old Kilauea and give it a respray and new decals.

Those Michelin Wildgrippers, can I buy a set of those online? I can't find green tyres anywhere.. :(

Great bike man. I too enjoy the love of all things green. This looks like it would be one fun machine. Love those tires!

I dig this bike, awesome man. Seriously, you're an inspiration to us all. I've been looking for some of those ONZA chill pills in green, can't find them anywhere. I'd love to have a set for my Lava Dome. http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... 173#528173 check it out.

I'd love for it to be all original. I have all the original parts, but they have a bolt missing, or small crack... you know. With a bit of time, I could restore it all back to original spec. The XC51 took a bit of adjusting, but once I found the right spot, its a dream to ride. With too much...

Hi, Just wanted to pay back all the great pictures everyone has posted. It's helped me to watch all of you on your Kona rebuilds. Now here are some pictures of mine. This bike has been a dream to ride. Love this frame! Thanks for all the great posts that came before me! If you're like me...