1997 Kona King Kahuna Stars and Bars Pipmeister Edition

[Matttymm]

Very proud and grateful to be the new owner of the 1997 KK Stars and Stripes that was once owned by the belated Kona guru Pip.

Thank you Wadsy for agreeing to give it a new home.

18” 1997 Kona King Kahuna Frame
XTR 950 Crankset
XTR 950 Bottom Bracket
XTR 951 Shifters (separates)
XTR 950 Brake Levers (separates)
XTR 951 Brakes and Kool Stop Pads
XTR 950 Cassette 12-32
XTR 950 Rear Derailleur Long Cage
XTR 950 Front Derailleur
Chris King Limited Edition Red White Headset and Spacers and titanium headset bolt.
ESI Chunky Grips and ODI plugs
Shimano IG-90 XTR Interglide Chain
Ringle stem with titanium bolts
X-Lite Riser Bar
Use 350 Seatpost
Ringle Repro Seatpost Clamp
DMR Vault Mag Pedals (TBC)
King Titanium Bottle Cage and titanium bottle cage bolts
Marzocchi Z2 Bam Forks with titanium bolts
Mavic D521 Sup Rims
XTR 950 Hubs and skewers
Schwalbe Racing Ray and Racing Ralph and Aerothan inner tubes
XTR Brake Cabling and Gear Cabling.
Selle Italia Max Flite Saddle

 

[Matttymm]

King titanium bottle cage fitted so build officially started.

This one will be happening quickly so standby for those interested.

 

[Matttymm]

Marczocchi Bomber BAM Z2.

Serviced with new titanium bolts fitted. Going to look sweet I think.

Crown and brace bolts changed to nice titanium ones.

 

[wadsy]

Looking forward to seeing it rebuilt

Your build thread link added to the Pip-meister Register...
The Pip-meister (RIP) Collection Register

 

[Matttymm]

Lots of XTR goodies sourced for the bike.

 

[Matttymm]

Kona Lite Seatpost.

Curve handlebar

 

[Matttymm]

Mavic D521 wheels on M950

Racing Ray and Racing Ralph

 

[Matttymm]

Chris King threadless and spacer set.

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

This build thread is getting spicy

 

[Matttymm]

Just need a stem