1990 Kona Cindercone

[pgraydon]

I bought a one-owner 1990 Kona Cindercone at a yard sale in Bellingham WA USA. I took it apart and cleaned/lubed all components. I replaced the bottom bracket (UN55 68-127.5), headset (FSA Duron) and chain. Gave it some flare with red Panaracer Fire XCs. This is a great bike and I’m really enjoying it on Cascades singletrack!

 

[jonthefish]

Welcome to the forum. That looks very lovely indeed. Paint appears immaculate. Nice score. I don't usually like red tyres but they sit well on that.

 

[mk one]

Hi, and welcome. Have to agree, the tyres actually look ok on the bike. Looks loads of fun to ride on the singletrack.

 

[enc]

I don't usually like red tyres but they sit well on that.

exactly this nice bike

 

[Retro Spud]

Great find predates Kona properly as it’s TBG - I’ve got the same model with the XCD components, which I believe was only about as an option for a single year

What size is the 19 or 21 it looks big (like mine)

 

[pgraydon]

Great find predates Kona properly as it’s TBG - I’ve got the same model with the XCD components, which I believe was only about as an option for a single year

What size is the 19 or 21 it looks big (like mine)

Yes, the top tube is ~21", seat tube is ~19"

 

[pgraydon]

Welcome to the forum. That looks very lovely indeed. Paint appears immaculate. Nice score. I don't usually like red tyres but they sit well on that.

Thanks. Terra One sent over a nice pair of skin wall Rider T1s. Looking forward to seeing how they look.

 

[Graham_hkr]

Re:

Great looking bike, love the paint much better than the splatter finish!

 

[Splatter Paint]

Re:

That looks fantastic, one of my favourite splatter paint jobs.

SP

 

[pgraydon]

Re: now with skinwall tires

Looks great thanks to these Terra Rider T1s