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Re: The RSTs on the '97 Hahanna are dreadful by the way; horribly heavy, the oil leaks from the top cap if you tilt the bike slightly, oh and there's barely any travel on these forks. I don't think they are seized up but it's just a matter of it being a terrible fork I think! I've ridden...

Re: Well I have acquired a few bits for the 2001 Lava dome which should bring it back into some form of being nicely rideable. It's mostly Ritchey finishing kit which I've always got on well with, and should last some time. I think I've decided not to bother with sorting out the frame for the...

Re: The one which needs a lot of work is my 2001 Lava Dome in bright orange. Got this from someone selling it for 35 quid for parts only because the rear wheel was completely stuck and not turning. The Judy SL forks on it are very heavy and in terrible condition and also seem to weigh about a...

Re: I bought the bike 3 years ago in the summer and paid the princely sum of £100! :shock: This is the bike that gets used off-road as much as possible, and it seems to handle things pretty well. Can't think of anything that needs to be restored or replaced on this bike - it's just about...

Long-time lurker on this forum but have never joined up and posted anything. Thought it was about time I showed my face and got involved properly! I have a collection of three retro Konas at home now, along with a different brand modern full-susser and a lovely italian road bike. One of the...