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

[Anthony]

Based on my size 17 plus those bits, I would expect a size 18 to weigh 2.05. The paint could well weigh more than the original, but I'm a bit surprised if it's as much as 86g more.

This was deliberately designed to be heavier/stronger/stiffer than previous Explosifs, to make better use of longer travel suspension forks. They could easily have made it lighter at the same cost, with 28.6/31.8 tubes etc, but you might like it better the way it is.

 

[magas]

the frame's weight is fine for me, but had in mind, that the 96 Hot 853 frame was rated lighter, at least in the brochure.

yesterday received the tyres.

Vredestein Black Panther 26x2,00

the wheelset

Mavic Crossmax tubeless

tyres are not tubeless, but will try to use them with tire sealant instead of tubes - was told, that it should work fine.

 

[Anthony]

the frame's weight is fine for me, but had in mind, that the 96 Hot 853 frame was rated lighter, at least in the brochure.

Yes, it is quite a bit lighter, but is it better?

 

[Paulb]

this is gonna look awesome.....cant wait to see it built up !

 

[rekrutacja]

Could you help me with proper front dérailleur clamp diameter for this frame? I have the same model and year, but cannot find this information on-line.

 

[magas]

Could you help me with proper front dérailleur clamp diameter for this frame? I have the same model and year, but cannot find this information on-line.

you need a FD with 28,6 mm clamp.

 

[rekrutacja]

Thank you. I understand the same applies to seat collar?

 

[Dead Rats]

29.8mm collar? seat tube looks a touch wider at the top

 

[Chapeau! Velo]

Good luck with the build

 

[rekrutacja]

Thank you this od my first retro bike, and mistakes are sifficult to avoid