1998 Kona Hei Hei

[ibbz]

Here’s an FRM catalogue from I think 2006 https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/59772786/frm-catalog-2006

This is just an example
FRM stuff from late 90ies and early 2000’s worth looking out for - especially the forks.

 

[BrushedAluminium]

Stuuning frame and looks to be a 98 by the cable routing and of course the decals.

Rock Shox SL Ti is a beautiful fork and they look to beautifully restored aswell but a little early for the frame itself. Bomber Z2`s, 98 SIDs or Pace RC 36 Mags would be an awesome choice eitherway your going enjoy riding it!

 

[al-onestare]

Another +1 to alternative forks.

The tan-walls aren't doing it for me either. Black-walls all the well for this stealth frame.

 

[Magpiegifts]

Firstly I must say a beautiful frame and such a classy set of components too - the gold and sunset with the other choices make it shine.
Even though the gold forks really complement the era they’re for is apparent hence I agree that period correct forks would be ideal
Have you tried to source some gold and black FRM Airways? They’re really light and look lovely and would really compliment this. Something like these

Thanks ibbz, some reason I didn't get the notifications that anyone had commented again! They are stunning forks and I'd love to get my hands on some....

 

[Magpiegifts]

Another +1 to alternative forks.

The tan-walls aren't doing it for me either. Black-walls all the well for this stealth frame.

The tyres were already mounted when I put the wheels on for the photos. I'll be trying to find some decent blackwall tyres for it. Any suggestions ?

 

[Magpiegifts]

Stuuning frame and looks to be a 98 by the cable routing and of course the decals.

Rock Shox SL Ti is a beautiful fork and they look to beautifully restored aswell but a little early for the frame itself. Bomber Z2`s, 98 SIDs or Pace RC 36 Mags would be an awesome choice eitherway your going enjoy riding it!

Thanks for your comments appreciated . I'm exploring different fork options. Keep these rock shox for another build.

 

[ibbz]

Thanks ibbz, some reason I didn't get the notifications that anyone had commented again! They are stunning forks and I'd love to get my hands on some....

Ask
Marco - and a wanted ad here as I’ve so far had 4

 

[Magpiegifts]

Ask
Marco - and a wanted ad here as I’ve so far had 4

I'll message him tonight. Cheers

 

[al-onestare]

The tyres were already mounted when I put the wheels on for the photos. I'll be trying to find some decent blackwall tyres for it. Any suggestions ?

You can't go wrong with Smoke and Darts

 

[Magpiegifts]

You can't go wrong with Smoke and Darts

Do you rate some of the Kona tyres, like Break and enter etc.