1996 Kona Explosif-small update 12-10-10

[magas]

thank you all for kind words - I'm also very happy with it

@ stevemar: I think that in 96 the Maguras, compared to the standard canti brakes, offered superior brake power, especialy with brake boosters mounted. Grip Shift works fine for me, as do Shimano

@ takkischitt: great you have original tyres - I gave mine away to a friend years ago, thought I would never need them again,.....
forkboots I have also, but in my opinion it destroys the clean look of the bike, and as I dont think to use the bike in the future, it doesn't matter at all ---> Garage Queen

I`m looking for another classic Kona, for everydays use

some details:

 

[takkischitt]

I'm still amazing at how immaculate your bike is...! your rite tho about the fork boots, def make it look less perfect... can you still get the nessesary parts/equipment to service the Judy XC's...? mine are basically rigid now..

from being away at uni for 4 years and my bike being stored in a garage I have noticed a bit of rust here and there on it... headset etc... wish I had a garage were I could work on it now... :cry:

 

[messiah]

Amazing condition.

Mine has not had such an easy life... note to self... must get better pictures.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... w=previous

I have one original front tyre kicking about, A "Mr Dirt" I think, the rear was called the "The Cleaner" IIRC?

 

[Huntso]

They never seem to fit me though

Me neither and not sure why? On the other hand Specialized usually do

Very strange isn't it :?

 

[captain8track]

ahh

it's gorgeous! really like it, The old judys look so neat!

I want a steel frame again, I'm a bit sad that I sold my P7...

 

[casatigeo]

Kona Explosif

Gorgeous condition .... I have just acquired a Kona Explosif 1996 in this lovely green colour .... rode it on Saturday and it climbs like a mountain goat and flies down hill like an eagle....

Photo to come..

Cooperman

 

[magas]

finally found some OE grips special thanks to Rojo - top man

"Kona hot dog grips" fitted

 

[rojo]

wow cool looking great loving it, same frame as what i got, (i mean what wifes got )

 

[magas]

wow cool looking great loving it, same frame as what i got, (i mean what wifes got )

that's what we always say

 

[flyingfinn]

Your Explosif and my Lava Dome

Magas,

Yours is an excellent ride, thanks for your comments but my Lava Dome is just a careful overhaul and not a patch on the condition of your Explosif.

I always liked that colour and, as other have said, the judy forks go well with the frame.

I tried to find some Hot Dog grips but had to settle for the still easily available but relatively plain Kona Race light grips.

flyingfinn