Kona A'ha Stars & Bars 1997

[DM]

How's the fit on that 20" frame? I'm right at 6' and usually ride a 19" 90s Kona sized frame. I have a 20" Kaboom and that one does seem a little big. I get why Kona only made the A'ha in 18" and 20", but it would've been great to have a 19" as well. Can't figure out if it's better to size the frame up or down on the cruiser?

Regardless of Kona's catalogue info: There are some A'has smaller than 18-inch (presumably they're 16-inch?).

Easy to identify from pictures because the lower end of the KONA logo decals (K on the drive side; A on the non-drive side) overlaps the white scallop or "bars" sticker that occupies the bottom bracket end of the (relatively short) downtube;
And the frame tubes also have quite a pronounced slope (like all small Konas).

Like this one on Reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bikeporn/comments/yp7bcr

 

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nice catch!

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

This build sure turned into a slow burner, but you can’t rush perfection, right? At least this is my cope and excuse for the time being.

I just acquired these White Industry hubs which I *might use for building a 650b or 700c wheel set to get that thin bmx tire look and feel. So this bike *might also get disc brakes as well. Similar to the A’ha posted above by member @DM, but we will see. Btw, his looks pretty business.

Gears too? Maybe. Maybe 8 or 9 speed. Maybe the rear hub doesn’t work at all. Maaaaybe, there is some trickery or a conversion kit for the freehub to convert to a single? IDK!

Maybe the hubs go in the Hei Hei build box? Irrespective, these hubs are sweet!