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Re: You were dead right fella. Lowered it shortly after taking pics!

Hi all, Long overdue update! It's pretty much finished now, just need to straighten the front wheel, but I really new a new pair as the rear rim is pretty thin, and the free hub is rough as you like and you can't buy new ones! Also the front is a modern cheapo disc piece of crap... Got some...

Hmm, let me check out what you have, I Ned some other bits and bobs too.

Ahh yeh sorry mate iv been meaning to reply, now iv got into it a bit more I'd like a matching pair. I really want you LX but can't find one other!

Quick one... I notice some v brake callipers have a kind of linkage in them, looks like it maybe stops the pad following the arc of the arm as it's applied? Does this linkage make much difference in performance?

I think I will stick some v's on for now, to get me going. Then source a front disc comp and levers. Long term I need to try and find some period wheels (kona 399 originally) an xt or LX rear mech , canti's for front and levers and then forks, bars and stem. I wont do that till I am out if the...

I also have v brake levers... So I'd need new levers as well and may also explain why the rear brake is so bad (although not properly set up yet..)

Well it still has the original dia comp canti on the rear, might look for a front one too... Are V brakes that much better?

What are your reasons for canti's?

Ohhhh the more I look into this, the less I want to rat it and the more I want to restore it to 'original'! £££€€€€$$$$ :-(

Re: very interested, just need to measure tube diameter. unless someone knows the dia of a Kona Kilauea?

Re: Will do! It might end up going when I move, will see how much storage I have! Yeh I think boosters are a good idea. Not had a look to see if I can get a matching canti for the front.. I don't know if I will notice the difference in performance between the two anyway!

Re: Ace! Il get a more up to date pics after some work iv done. I need one of these clamps for the brake cable. And a top cap for my forks.

Re: Pic hopefully!

Re: Yeh, I can't remember last time I used v brakes! I reckon with some of those super sticky pads they should perform ok. Plus the bars will look odd with one v brake and one hyd lever!

Re: Pics are all on phones/tablets unfortunately..

Re: Not a bad idea, didn't think of that. I'm a big fan of full length outers anyway, less chance of crud getting in!

Re: I won't let me upload any photos as it says file size too big!? Yeh the mech was done in unfortunately, loads of play in the main pivot, adjuster was missing and as you say jockey wheels totaly dead, not that they are such an issue. Il see how it goes on the road mech then, if I need to...

Hi all, A couple of months ago some tits attempted to steal my road bike. They didn't manage but in doing so they snapped the frame... So! Since I really didn't like road bikes and stuff, I thought id look out for an old MTB to get me out (to and from work and play on a local trail centre...