BoTM BoTM May 2022 nominations - Kona Special, dedicated to the memory of @pipmeister

[MattiThundrrr]

Great idea for the comp. This is going to be EPIC! I can guarantee it will be a tough vote

 

[GeneralOsik]

I heard the news about Pip last week, and it hit me pretty hard. His work here on this site was the reason I got into vintage mountain biking, and bought my first vintage Kona. Now, Kona is my favorite, and I collect them, holding only a little bit of the knowledge and memorabilia that I know Phillip had.

I can't wait to see all of the entries, and I'm planning on entering my own! I think my Cinder Cone is the only eligible one in my collection at the moment, unless you guys think my Humu is OK. I'll wait to see what y'all think before I officially submit my entry.

 

[Magpiegifts]

What a juicy botm this is brewing up for

 

[raidan73]

@GeneralOsik, there's no reason why you can't enter the Humu

 

[kingoffootball]

I imagine it will be something like a Hei Hei that wins, but my vote will almost certainly be for one of those two beautiful early Explosifs.

Great idea to have this special theme this month.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I think my Cinder Cone is the only eligible one in my collection at the moment, unless you guys think my Humu is OK. I'll wait to see what y'all think before I officially submit my entry.

I think the Humu is fine, as long as it fits the age requirement. I certainly prefer the frame, the uniqueness in the lineup, and rarity might earn it an edge over Cindy.

 

[The History Man]

I’m entering this as a mark of respect. Hope you’re spinning along somewhere old boy.

Mrs THM’s Kona explosif year unknown. I’ll withdraw it if it’s too late. Probably is. But thought is there.

 

[benjabbi]

Rest in peace Pip, I hope you're rocking up there somewhere! Your Kona knowledge was unrivalled and invaluable to Retrobike.
Benjabbi's 1994 Explosif
Build thread is in my signature

 

[My_Teenage_Self]

Lets see those Konas for Pip.

The only Kona in my stable at the moment, and one I'll never sell;

My_Teenage_Selfs 1993 Fire Mountain.





Build Thread

 

[GeneralOsik]

I think the Humu is fine, as long as it fits the age requirement. I certainly prefer the frame, the uniqueness in the lineup, and rarity might earn it an edge over Cindy.

I thought about it, and I think I'm going to keep my Humu waiting in the wings for a potential future klunker/cruiser month, just in case.

So today, I dusted Cindy off, put some different shoes and jewelry on, and went for a ride. I forgot how precise this bike feels! I'll be updating my build thread soon, then posting my BOTM entry here.