1998 Kona Explosif Reynolds 853-new pics. of bike on page 4

[ryan_is]

Brilliant and sharp photos too.

 

[paininthe]

And Konas always look good in white.

 

[OT-mtbr]

Nice build. Plain, simple, understated and classy. Those crossmax's look awesome on it.

 

[magas]

glad you like how the bike turned out

small update - although the 8speed FD worked fine with the 9speed drive gear, I don't like the solution with the shims, so I was still looking for a matching FD - and was lucky, that I found one that quick and NOS it was too and this for very small money

 

[dendy]

glad you like how the bike turned out

small update - although the 8speed FD worked fine with the 9speed drive gear, I don't like the solution with the shims, so I was still looking for a matching FD - and was lucky, that I found one that quick and NOS it was too and this for very small money

Nice one, it took me longer than i thought it would to locate an m952 fd in 28.6mm for my 98 kili.

 

[shaun]

Stunning build - and the best thing about an 853 Kona explosif is that they ride even better than they look!

 

[thomas]

thats a sexy build... but........the Kona graphic being skinny Just dont look right. Love everything about it except the graphics. If think its the spacing between the lettering aswell. Just being honest

 

[dongward]

This is tight - I like it a lot! Love the monotone scheme. 22lbs you say? Seems like you've set the bar

 

[Mindmap3]

That's lovely and makes me want some old school Kona steel.

Looks gorgeous in white with black bits, really subtle and classy.

 

[N/B]

Fabulous bike, pretty much my ideal Kona 26".