1997 Kona King Kahuna Hei Hei

[Matttymm]

Hello All. !!

Building on my immersive Retrobike experience I’m going to start a build thread for my new purchase.

1997 King Kahuna.

Imagine this is going to be a relatively slow build but wanted to record and share the journey.

Feedback would be great please and also suggestions.

Thanks

Matt

19” 1997 Kona King Kahuna Frame with original decals (except headtube)
XTR 950 Crankset (custom polished)
XTR 950 Bottom Bracket
XTR 951 Shifters (separates)
XTR 950 Brake Levers (separates)
XTR 951 Brakes and Pads with SRP titanium bolts
Eagle V2 Ceramic Brake Pads
XTR 950 Cassette
XTR 950 Rear Derailleur Medium Cage
XTR 950 Front Derailleur
Chris King Limited Edition Black/Gold Headset and Spacers and titanium headset bolt.
ESI Silicone Grips Extra Chunky
Shimano IG-90 XTR Interglide Chain
Ringle Stem with titanium bolts
Titanium Handlebar and Kona Plugs
Onza Titanium Bar Ends
Syncros Titanium Seatpost
Box One Seatpost Clamp
DMR Vault Mag Pedals
King Titanium Bottle Cage and titanium bottle cage bolts
Marzocchi Z1 Bam Forks with titanium bolts with upgraded “green” heavy springs
Mavic 217 SUP Ceramic Rims
XTR 950 Hubs
XTR 950 Limited Edition Silver Skewers
Kona Scratch and Sniff Tyres and Aerothan Tubes
XTR Brake Cabling and SIS Gear Cabling.
Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Saddle
Kona Water Bottle

 

[Matttymm]

So to start. Here is my very fortunate buy thread from SNA.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1997-kona-king-kahuna-19-sold.429500/
Had to be super quick.Frame picked up and super happy.

 

[Matttymm]

First pics of frame. Non original main decal from 1999 I believe. Slight marks from chain that will be behind chainset.

 

[Matttymm]

Not a big fan of orange so hope headset and clamp is coming off.

Will be a bargain for someone. !!!

 

[Matttymm]

Seat tube decals are fresh and original.

 

[Matttymm]

First XTR 950 component from my stock that’s earmarked for the bike.

Lovely condition cassette from Karzkristall.

Thanks Uli !!

 

[Matttymm]

Aerothan super light MTB tubes 26”

 

[Matttymm]

Nice set of 951 v brakes courtesy of Magpiegifts. Just need to find an original mounting bolt as per photo.

 

[Matttymm]

For those that are thinking “I’ve seen this bike before”

It’s from the Pipmeister sale thread.

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/pipmeister-collection-sales-register-updated.408653/

 

[pw_pw_la]

Oh, nice!

Will be following with interest.

Have a second frame incoming shortly myself, which, like this, I suspect will be a slow burner.

And like this also came through the forum.

I like that you've started a build thread already; it's always nice to follow along right from the jump!