Date my Explosif?

[DrNO]

Hello Retrobikers,

I'd like some help dating an Explosif i recently bought (for $125) here in Boston. I think it is a 1993 or 1994 model. It's got some of the original kit on it i believe including:

rock shox mag 21
xt front and rear mechs
suntour XC pro shifters
ritchey logic cantis.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

DrNO

 

[Huntso]

I'm going for 94, but expect to be swiftly shot down in flames

 

[csd_19]

I think that is a 1996 frame mate, judging by this thread here

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=38748

Its a gorgeous colour, love the old Kona colour with the metallic flakes in the paint!

Excellent bargain in any case, $125 = approx £65!!!

**EDIT**

bugger, its a 1994, the decals on the top tube are different to the one in that link i gave....

I'm going back to sleep.....

 

[jonnyboy666]

i was thinking 94 aswel, i'll wait to be corrected too!

 

[Huntso]

See, knew that would happen, to be honest was torn between 94 and 96.

Nice bike in great nick too by the looks of it
I see one like that everyday on my way to work chained up in all weathers to some railings. Needs a good home really and to be given a bit of tlc

 

[csd_19]

Its deffo a 94, had to do a quick edit on my original reply lol....

 

[DrNO]

Thanks guys, i thought from the "mountain shock" decal on the top tube that it was a 1993. It has been meticulously maintained, and rides like a new bike.

Could anyone shed any light on whether the titec handlebar and velocity stem are original parts? I know the Thomson elite seatpost isn't - its brand new!

 

[Huntso]

Phew, thought I was wrong yet again

The 93 were the two tone silver fade paint jobs, had a purple and silver Fire Mountain from that year

Velocity stem=Yes
Titec Bars=No

My two Kona's from that era had their own brand bars and seatpost

And yes an absolute bargain, good work. Are you going to take it back to the original spec?

 

[DrNO]

Thanks Huntso. I don't think i'm going to restore in back to original spec (is that considered sacrilege here?) - My next decision is do i turn it into my everyday commuter or do hit the trails? - I don't think it's seen that much off-road action!

 

[Huntso]

Deserves better than a commuter, bit of a thief magnet too I would reckon.

Treat it like a Klingon and let it die in battle, Sto'vo'kor awaits