1991 Kona Joe Murray pro explosif

[al-onestare]

Sorry, how do you tell the difference between the Explosif and Explosif-pro?

Spec and sometimes frame colour.

 

[Coquitlam Geoff]

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Hi yes I will post more pics
Weight on the kona would be 8-9 kg
Around or just under 20
Shipping to EU countriees not a problem
I am located in Vancouver BC
The heartland of retro Pacific NW mtn bike frame makers
Dekerf Brodie Derek Bailey
The primary difference bewteen an Explosif and joe murray edition is the use of Tange Prestige concept tube set
Frame would have been mfg in Wasington State

 

[shauno]

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Nice bike!

I love the colour

 

[Coquitlam Geoff]

Hi the main difference between a explosif and the Joe Murray edition would be the use of the Tange prestige concept tube set. There are subtle differences in the frame specs etc, decals but the biggest is the tube material, the Tange prestige concept is highly desirable by the collectors
weight is around 8-9 kg or around 20 lbs
Shipping from Vancouver BC Canada

 

[Coquitlam Geoff]

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Please note
The kona is sold with the vintage araya wheels set and red tires

 

[Chickenball]

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Thanks Geoff....I just realized that for the last 4 years I've been sitting on a Explosif Pro!

 

[shauno]

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Thanks Geoff....I just realized that for the last 4 years I've been sitting on a Explosif Pro!

Let's see it, let's see it !!

 

[k-rod]

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So please enlighten me a bit, Herr Experts ... why is the Tange Prestige tubing so highly desired and collectible?

This is not a troll post, as I would sincerely like to know.

 

[shauno]

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That's a good question.

Is it because it was Japanese steel?

I too would like to know

 

[Canuck]

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Both Explosif's from '91 had the Prestige Concept tubing, as well as many other models (Explosif, Kilauea) before and after. I believe Al-Onestare is spot on saying the only difference between the 2 Explosif's in '91 is the spec and the color.
It should also be noted that the size would actually be more closely compared with a size 16" from a post '92 Kona. It measures high in the seat tube but has a short top tube.