2000 Kona Kuku

[Buzzsaw]

I know Kona's are more known for it's mountain bikes but I managed to get hold of this 2000 Kona Kuku bmx frame from UK. I think they made BMXers for only accouple seasons but weren't too popular so are pretty rare. Will build it up but must admit as a kid I was pretty crap at riding BMX compared to my mates at the time but love going out to muck around on DH bikes now as a mid age old timer!

 

[stuntmaster]

look like kona did what every one else did in early 2000 and jump onto bmx but failed

 

[Buzzsaw]

Finished - not exactly original parts with Marzocchi DJ cro mo forks and stem.

 

[Jaymz]

Really like this mate, never knew Kona had ventured into the bmx market, specialized had a go for a while and i've got a fatboy vegas in my collection

Although please turn the seatclamp round the right way!!!

 

[Buzzsaw]

Thanks - the seatpost is the right way round. Suppose it's the angle of the seat. Like most BMXers I don't bother sitting when riding it.
I think Kona made BMX bikes for a couple of seasons around 2000 -2001. Good bikes but no BMX heritage like Haro or Mongoose so not popular for them to continue likewise the Marzocchi forks (aka sweet Italian MTB and motorcycle suspension) I think they sponsored a few big wig riders using their rigid BMX forks in the early to mid 2000's.

 

[slope]

I raced on a Kona Two-Four (Cruiser) for a couple years.
They made sweet bmx bikes!!

 

[bonty98]

Real sweet!
Looks racy :twisted:
/J

 

[craig083]

Never knew Kona was Into BMX either. Way cool bike tho! It's hard to believe they werent succesful after making a bike that awsome!

 

[Kona Tone]

Diging into an oldish thread

Remember when these first came out I wanted a chute (same colours) and one of these to go with it. Ended up buying a roast and a Specialized Fatboy. I've seen the odd one appear on ebay but are quite rear but new frames are readily available and I've just bought one for less than £50. Might treat mine to black wheels crank and white tyres and grips etc don't want to spend much more than £100 so got to do some real bargain hunting.


yours looks great, thanks for sharing your pics


Tony

ps I know once it's built my kids won't let me near it

 

[slope]

And no pics.....