BotM July 2019 - nominations thread

[al-onestare]

Probably the last MTB build from me in a while: alonestare's 1997 Kona Hot

At FOD last week on the Freeminers red loop:

Kona Cog feature here: http://cog.konaworld.com/alasdairs-retr ... -kona-hot/
Build thread here: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=381062

 

[shedobits]

Probably the last MTB build from me in a while: alonestare's 1997 Kona Hot

And why would you want anything more after that great build?

 

[raidan73]

I admire your dedication to the 97 range Al, and loved your dream builds week on Kona Cog. I couldn't imagine not having a build in the pipeline though!

 

[raidan73]

I admire your dedication to the 97 range Al, and loved your dream builds week on Kona Cog. I couldn't imagine not having a build in the pipeline though!

 

[al-onestare]

Re:

Cheers

Simply, there's only 1 unicorn left and it doesn't belong in this part of the forum...

 

[markjohnson76]

Markjohnson76's 92 Breezer Thunder.

I didn't have to do much of a rebuild as it's pretty much original apart from tyres, saddle and grips. I love it

 

[sinnerman]

Markjohnson76's 92 Breezer Thunder.

I didn't have to do much of a rebuild as it's pretty much original apart from tyres, saddle and grips. I love it

Ironically ive just read a review in MBUK from 1991 ref Breezer, it was commented by all involved in the bike test, that it was the groups Favourite "because" of its "retro" looks...., that was back in 91...

 

[Rod_Saetan]

That Breezer is bob-on, love it *






* apart form the grips.

 

[Prodigal Son]

Re: Re:

I would like to throw my 1991 Gecko Genesis in.

frame: 1991 Gecko Genesis, Stahl, Mixed Butted, Straight-Gauge, Aircraft and Tange Tubing, fillet brazed
fork: steel, Bontrager fillet brazed with Elephant Dropouts
headset: King No Logo
stem: steel 140mm, Ken Beach, fillet brazed, ovalized, internal cable routing
handlebar: Cook Bros. Sushi Bar
setpost: IRD 26,8
saddle: Turbo SLG
brake levers: Suntour XC Pro Black, 4-finger
grips: ODI Mountaineer
shifters: Suntour XC Pro thumbies 7-speed
gear cables: Suntour XC Pro Accushift
brake cables: Suntour Hardliner
brakes: IRD Switchback 1st gen
wheels: Specialized BXL21 with HI-E hubs 32h
tyres: Panaracer Smoke 2,1
qr: HI-E
fd: Suntour XC Pro
rd: Suntour XC Pro
freewheel: Suntour AP II 13-30 7-sp
cranks: Cook Bros. RSR
chain: Regina
bb: Press Fit
axle: 130mm steel
Größe: 18,5“
Gewicht: lightweight

Build thread is here (German VRC board):
https://www.mtb-news.de/forum/t/a-gecko ... nd.860422/

WIN.

 

[Prodigal Son]

Re: Re:

I would like to throw my 1991 Gecko Genesis in.

frame: 1991 Gecko Genesis, Stahl, Mixed Butted, Straight-Gauge, Aircraft and Tange Tubing, fillet brazed
fork: steel, Bontrager fillet brazed with Elephant Dropouts
headset: King No Logo
stem: steel 140mm, Ken Beach, fillet brazed, ovalized, internal cable routing
handlebar: Cook Bros. Sushi Bar
setpost: IRD 26,8
saddle: Turbo SLG
brake levers: Suntour XC Pro Black, 4-finger
grips: ODI Mountaineer
shifters: Suntour XC Pro thumbies 7-speed
gear cables: Suntour XC Pro Accushift
brake cables: Suntour Hardliner
brakes: IRD Switchback 1st gen
wheels: Specialized BXL21 with HI-E hubs 32h
tyres: Panaracer Smoke 2,1
qr: HI-E
fd: Suntour XC Pro
rd: Suntour XC Pro
freewheel: Suntour AP II 13-30 7-sp
cranks: Cook Bros. RSR
chain: Regina
bb: Press Fit
axle: 130mm steel
Größe: 18,5“
Gewicht: lightweight

Build thread is here (German VRC board):
https://www.mtb-news.de/forum/t/a-gecko ... nd.860422/

Lots of cool bikes, but this is off the Scale for me...!

From the meticulous rebuild to the rarity of the bike this is on a whole different level of retro vintage love.