After scratching my Pro-Flex itch last year, next on the retro MTB list was a Kona, as that’s another brand I’ve always had a strong appreciation for. After umming and ahhing over a few options here and elsewhere, I plumped for this AA which forum member Carl @Thejackal1971 was looking to shift. Looked in decent nick, had P2s and enough original parts to seem worthwhile - a deal was done.
Came with a bit of a component mish-mash, but looking at other threads on here shows it’s a ‘94 frame - giveaway is the replacement derailleur hanger, not the case in following years - bit strange..? Seems like the P2s might be later models (but still for a quill stem) as bike was originally specced with front suspension. Other bits included Curve brakes and levers, as well as a Velocity stem which were from the ‘96 bikes.
On initial evaluation the frame has seen a lot of action but looks solid enough. Will be keeping the original paint and decals to maintain authenticity / patina as well as keeping costs down. BB seems good so no reason to change (yet). Chainstays might need a bit of touching up /and/or taping for protection. Headset also seems good but will get regreased when building starts in earnest.
Came with a bit of a component mish-mash, but looking at other threads on here shows it’s a ‘94 frame - giveaway is the replacement derailleur hanger, not the case in following years - bit strange..? Seems like the P2s might be later models (but still for a quill stem) as bike was originally specced with front suspension. Other bits included Curve brakes and levers, as well as a Velocity stem which were from the ‘96 bikes.
On initial evaluation the frame has seen a lot of action but looks solid enough. Will be keeping the original paint and decals to maintain authenticity / patina as well as keeping costs down. BB seems good so no reason to change (yet). Chainstays might need a bit of touching up /and/or taping for protection. Headset also seems good but will get regreased when building starts in earnest.
