1999 Kona Hei Hei... 98 Oem+ Rebuild.. Update 01/07/22

[primo]

small update this week, sourced a pair of gen 1 crossmax's that looked to be ideal only to find the rear wheel was cracked in several places, back they go!

handlebar is sourced and im real happy with this find, the company I work for distributed the brand many years ago so its nice to add this into the build.

Crank sourced via @Magpiegifts though still working out if the colours will work on this.

images later..

 

[primo]

Little update as have started to put parts on the Hei Hei...

Gen 1 crossmax's have now been swapped over from the Explosif, new Dart & Smoke tyres fitted. Ti Flite fitted, brakes, shifters, front + rear mech fitted. Still undecided on which chainset to use but need to work out the bb required first and then im nearly there!

 

[dyson]

This is looking so good, great job! Really enjoying watching it come together.

 

[primo]

This is looking so good, great job! Really enjoying watching it come together.

thanks for the kind words, will post better images on the next update.

 

[jinjrich]

Lovin' your work! Is there a particular grade of 3m scotchbrite you used? I'm about to do the same to mine...

 

[primo]

Lovin' your work! Is there a particular grade of 3m scotchbrite you used? I'm about to do the same to mine...

I used the maroon 3m scotch-brite pad, product code 7447: https://www.craigmoreonline.co.uk/3...MIroTtt93Z8wIViwCiAx38dQgsEAQYBiABEgLFtPD_BwE

you'll only need one pad possibly two depending on the condition of the tubing you are starting out with, its a fun process. Look forward to seeing some images when you've tackled the job.

 

[jinjrich]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

 

[Taiphun]

How are you liking the P2's on the Hei Hei? Wondering if I would be doing a disservice to such an awesome frame by putting a rigid fork on it, and also if my old man stiff bones would be able to handle a jarring ride..

 

[Ally]

Cool ride. P2's look good.

 

[primo]

How are you liking the P2's on the Hei Hei? Wondering if I would be doing a disservice to such an awesome frame by putting a rigid fork on it, and also if my old man stiff bones would be able to handle a jarring ride..

honestly its buttery smooth, I'm building this for my wife and given the limited off-road use it will see it made sense to stay rigid though i do have a couple of Z2 forks floating around if ever needed.