1997 Kona Explosif

Finally managed to pick up the polished xtr crank arms 😊

Will look bit odd with the pewter coloured chainring but I’m not bothered 🤷‍♂️

They were a right state with heel rub.

Hopefully buttoned up by w/end 😎
 

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Finished 😎 Won’t be troubling Botm any time soon but she’s functional and rides well(will only see cruising duty)

I’m sure I have some O-beam decals for seatpost (ok it’s not an o-beam post 🤷‍♂️

I’ll likely fit a wider riser for improved cruising 😊

1997 v 2022 no difference eh 🧐
 

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Looks great! Nice pic sat next to the Scandal. Been considering one of those myself for a modern steed.

Makes the Scandal almost look Kona’esqe side by side..

Very nice…. Both of them…👍😉
 
Aye I’d heartily recommend the scandal. I bought frame only in sales couple or years back. Built it from spares box but it quickly became my best riding bike so it’s top dawg now 😎
 
Yup 17” is smallest I can ride 18” is sweet spot. I’m all legs short torso 🤷‍♂️
Does make few folks wince though 🤣
 
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