Mk1 1988/89 Kona Cinder Cone MTB
A piece of mountain biking history I sadly don’t have space for anymore and it doesn’t get the use it deserves.
20 inch frame
Is rideable and working but hasn’t got much use recently and needs a proper service and some new tyres in all honesty
Based in...
88/89 Kona Cinder Cone 18" centre to top
Fairly original example with Mountain LX group set, Deore LX hubs on Araya rims.
When I got it, I took it to bits and degreased, cleaned, regreased and polished everything for a sympathetic resto. Fitted new Panaracer Smoke & Dart tyres along with a...
As is usually the case, I went to my local bike charity/shop to donate some parts and frames in an effort to clear my garage and reclaim a little space and then came back with more bits. In this case, I was taken with a dirty but very original looking Cinder Cone. I've always loved the look of...
I'm not really one to leap on the latest trends -- hence the whole retro obsession -- but I've recently become intrigued by aspects of the gravel bike boom. Coincidentally, my 2005 Airborne Carpe Diem serves well in this regard, with fatter gravel tyres and cantis. Here in rural New South Wales...
Having seen this month’s BOTM theme is the Underdog I thought I’d give it a go…
only problem this under dog is so much of an underdog the bike didn’t have a build thread so let me introduce you to the a Genuine Survivor :D
This Cindercone been through thick and thin and refused to die...