Completed 1997 Kona Kilauea Update pg. 5 Pics added

[unkleGsif]

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Thanks. Always looking for reference points agaisnt my supposedly less exotically tubed 2001Kilauea.... nakes and stripped she was just 70grams (2.4oz) heavier

Happy with that

 

[paulswheels]

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Not sure to fit XT or XTR v brakes, both laying about waiting for use.

 

[paulswheels]

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Decided on the XTR brakes

Look nicer on this one imho

She is completed and had a spin around the back yard

3 Speed is working great, will update once on the trails

 

[paulswheels]

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Had her out for a quickie. :xmas-big-grin:
So ecstatic with how she performed.
Nothing but sheer fun, might try and find something smaller than 42T outer.
But really don't plan on bring in that gear all that often.

Cheers

 

[konaben82]

I like it, very nice

Has the frame been treated with a clear coat? Or are you letting it rust like a rat look bike?

Either way it's a beauty, and you have snow!!!

 

[paulswheels]

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Thanks mate. Only coated with butchers wax. Going to let it patina. Hopefully doesn't go the whole rat rod look.

 

[Minifreak]

That looks lovely, a great build. I see you have a red theme going on this bike and have a cheeky question. Would you prefer a red spider for your E cranks? I have a red spider on my blue E cranks which doesn't suit the aquafade paint job I plan for my Fat Chance. Would you be up for a swap? Tim

 

[coomber]

How's the rust holding off?

 

[paulswheels]

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Not much more at all to be honest. Had it out for 3 snow rides this winter and looks good

 

[coomber]

New photos please!