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    Kona Project 2 fork and Velocity stem.

    Re: Thanks for the offer Mat but that's a '93 stem. The '94 stem doesn't have that cable guide underneath. Many thanks
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    Kona Project 2 fork and Velocity stem.

    I need a Project 2 fork and Velocity stem for a 19" Lava Dome 1994. If anyone has one for sale please get in touch. Cheers Chris
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    K2 Proflex 4000 - Rear Shock help

    Re: That shock is too short. The standard Noleen shock length was 209mm I to I so yours will drop the back end too much. If you want to change it out for a Fox then the one to use is a 215mm. You have to invert the shock to fit it without frame alterations and Mojo suspension can supply the...
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    Show us your dirty Pics....

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    Reader' MTBs --> 1998 (with contemporary components)

    Re: Old frame with 95% original verses old frame with 95% new. Both full XT groupset. Both ride beautifully but differently. Modern XT is smoother but older XT is just as capable. Both bikes are an awesome ride. Just build it and ride it!
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    1994 Kona Lava Dome

    Re: This bike so cool, it's one of my favourite bikes on this site. Your thread has given me so much inspiration. Well done.
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    My little (GT STS) collection...

    Re: This is a fantastic collection. They look like works of art! The STS XCR is awesome and the LTS-1 is very cool. Maybe because it has a Girvin Vector fork but it looks so good in red and black. Thermo would be even better 8)
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    show us your modern-retro crossover bikes

    Re: Proflex/K2 Oz frame with modern everything else. Still need to cut steerer tube and shorten brake hoses in this photo.
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    1994 Kona Lava Dome - NEW PICS Page 5 (2.11.20)

    Re: Love this bike! It inspired me to buy this one a while ago. I really need to get my arse in gear and build it.
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    Never ride your retro with an unadjusted noleen fork.

    Re: "Might just be hes not used to the actuation (big words tonight ) Might i ask Spokes an opinion on properly set up canti's " ??? Surely without helpful opinions this forum is pointless??? Here is another opinion Check you've used the correct critical measurement when you fitted the...
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    Never ride your retro with an unadjusted noleen fork.

    Re: That shouldn't happen. Yes it's important to set things up properly but I've been riding and raced with crosslink forks since 1998 and never had that happen. That's not the fork, it sounds like you've got a problem. Why would it throw you over the bars? Is your wheel locking on full...
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    I've learned something today.......

    Re: I put a new hard anodised saucepan in the dishwasher and it came out stripped of its anodised bottom. Maybe that would work for bike parts also. If not at least they would be very clean..
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    Best retro FS frame?

    Re: Re: I new someone who new someone else who once said that Girvins were crap.... so they must be. Bla bla Same old same old. Linkage forks may not be for everyone, but if maintained and set up properly they are an excellent short travel xc fork. You can dare to be a little bit different or...
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    What state is retro biking in at the moment?

    Re: I agree, the cut off needs to move forward each year as it does in the vintage/classic car and motorcycle scene. This forum is in danger of causing its own demise. As each year passes things get older and new things are developed so to set a cut off date that never changes is plain silly...
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    What are people's views on buying 2nd hand carbon handlebars

    Two years ago I slid off on the road smashing one end of my carbon bar by about 2-3mm. I've used the bike every week since off road and the bar is fine. It still has a damaged end but so what. People worry too much about carbon, thinking it will self district on the slightest impact. It's...
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    WHICH RAL COLOUR RED PROFLEX 856 ?

    I forgot I had a red 856 even though I walk past it every day! Doh! Anyway using my iPhone with the official RAL chart the best match I can see is RAL3020 Traffic red. None of the colours seem an exact match but this one was so very close. Of cause the colours could change depending on what...
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    Girvins - Anything I need to know?

    Re: A small amount of blue locktite is recomended especialy with vectors as there are a lot of separate parts to each link. However, before you tighten everything up the is a process to follow to align the legs and links. You must also set the rake/trail of the fork by turning the horizontal...
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    Pro-Flex XP-X rebuild - worth starting?

    Re: It's an excellent frame and pretty bomb proof. They can be built up very light for a full sus and make a great ride. Make sure you clean and re-grease the main pivot bushes with Teflon based grease as auto multi purpose type grease rots the seals. And make sure you you don't pinch the x...
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    Where did you take your retro ride last for a proper ride?

    Re: I've got a 16 mile loop I do every week through forestry at Machen on my 857 or 4000. This is the fire road before I head back through the forest on the way down. Its usually quite muddy but Saturday was nice and dry.
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    Why do i always get damaged bikes off ebay, had enough

    Re: No it's not just you, I've been stiffed twice. First was advertised as excellent condition size large, but arrived with a 2cm long dent in the seat tube, 1 cm of play in the swing arm and a size medium. It even had the badge saying size medium on it so why advertise as a large?? Second...
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