1991 Kona Lavadome project

[majoreyeswater]

Tiny update !

Powder coating people emailed to tell me the frame/forks/stem are all complete and ready for posting back to me So keep watching this space and as soon as I can I will start posting updates.

Cheers, Steve.

 

[majoreyeswater]

Slightly bigger update !

Words to follow & sorry, not the sharpest of pics !

 

[majoreyeswater]

Link to some pics taken out of the glare of the sun

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e165/ ... me%20pics/

Steve.

 

[Retro Smurf]

Looks fantastic in white

 

[coomber]

You're fast getting a collection I want more than anyone else's on here.

Keep up the good work.

 

[kirbdug]

kona

looking good

 

[majoreyeswater]

Thanks for the kind words fellas - it's very much appreciated

After trawling through this site for a few months now I have come to the conclusion that colour choice is a fickle thing. One mans tasty scheme can be another mans nightmare ! So deciding on the Dome's white suit of clothes was a very personnel choice.

I don't like bright or gaudy colours. Never have done and never will. So decided to keep the bike simple and clean looking. Hence the high gloss white powder coat ! After sending instructions for the colours I must confess to having second thoughts: will it be way to stark or will it not look right on an older frame ? The black was chosen because of the high contrast which, I think, sets off the frame nicely. The whole bike looks really nice in the flesh and feels quite cool (temperature that is) up close.

I can imagine that the purists amongst us may huff a little with disdain at my decision to remove the original purple but to be honest it was too far gone to save and I didn't like it anyway

So, rant over, my first retrobike project nears it conclusion. Only cables & chain to fit now. Setting up canti brakes will be a steep learning curve, having not done so since the mid nineties! Once done I will post a full spec with final piccies. Hopefully within the next week I really like what i've done with this Kona and can honestly say that i've found the whole project hugely enjoyable. A fantastic new hobby

Cheers and thanks to those who've helped........Steve.

 

[majoreyeswater]

Right, that's it ! Complete

Just finished a few small tweaks this morning. Took her out at the weekend for a test ride and can honestly say that it was lovely ! Everything felt just about right so dead chuffed.

So here is the spec for my 1st completed Retro Bike build.

Frame: 1991 Kona Lava Dome Butted Cromoly
Finish: Gloss White Powdercoat by Leominster Powdercoat.

Fork: Kona Joe Murray Project Two. 1 1/8” threaded steerer
Finish: Black Powdercoat by Leominster Powdercoat.

Sticker set: The one & only Gil_m

Headset: Kona Impact 1 1/8" threaded headset.
Stem: Kona Velocity quill with stainless clamp bolts.
Handlebar: Kona Race Light 560mm (minus decals!).
Grips: Grab On foam.
Barends: N/A

Brakes: Dia Compe 987 cantilever.
Brake Pads: Dia Compe.
Brake Cables: Shimano XTR in black.
Cantilever cable hangers: Onza Chill Pills in silver.
Brake Levers: Shimano LX M565 brake/gear shifter combos.

Shifters: Shimano LX M565 brake/gear shifter combos.
Front Derailleur: Shimano LX M565 bottom pull.
Rear Derailleur: Shimano LX M563.
Derailleur Cables: Shimano XTR in black.
Cassette: SRAM PG850 11-28
Chain: Shimano IG70.
Cranks: Shimano XT M730. 175mm.
Crank Bolts: Standard.
Chainrings: Shimano SG 46/36/24.
Chainring bolts: Standard.
Bottom Bracket: Can't remember and i'm not looking now
Pedals: Black Ritchey clip less.

Hub Skewers: LX.
Rims: Mavic 238.
Hubs: Front – Shimano LX M563. Rear – Shimano LX M565.
Tyres: Onza Porcupines 26” x 2.10”
Tubes: Raleigh.
Rim Tape: Continental.

Saddle: Charge Spoon.
Seatpost: Kona Race Light O-Beam.
Seatpost Binder: OE chromed.

Extras: Scattering of Ti & Stainless bolts, Cannondale black alloy bottle cage & a Shimano Deore XT Shark Fin chainstay protector.

Weight: 26 1/2 lbs (12 kg) approx.

Lots of pics - sorry :roll:

Apart from a few little tweaks and maybe some minor additions in the future I think that's it for the 'Dome. Many huge thanks to all who supplied parts and assistance along the way. It's been a steep learning curve, especially since i've been away from bikes for so long ! Also some cock -ups occurred which i'll keep to myself for now

Cheers, Steve.

 

[Skeelsie]

Looks good, satisfying knowing that all those parts are pretty much brand new now.

 

[kaytronika]

Looks like it just rolled out of the shop.
Fantastic.