Kona Choice

[CTK]

91 Konas are the best looking of all Konas! But I bet the Fire Mountain frame and even full bike are lighter.

 

[oldave]

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I now have both! In really quite amazing condition - and yes the Fire Mountain IS significantly lighter, 3 to 4 lbs so on a quick luggage scale weighing, more than the smaller frame would account for. Must be the Race Light sticker!

 

[oldave]

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[oldave]

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[oldave]

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Fire Mtn really is pretty much as new (and the Lava Dome just as mint).

 

[MattiThundrrr]

FM's and LD's would come with CM P2's with CC's TB P2's aka "Race Light". :

Sorry, I got a little lost at "...CC's TB P2's..." Can you explain all the acronyms please?

 

[al-onestare]

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Fire Mountain and Cinder Cone.

Chromoly Butted (single butter) and Triple Butted.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

It seems that this thread has lived on past the original poster's need, so I won't feel guilty regarding a mild sidetrack. Can we discuss Kona sizing?
A Kula has been listed in my area, looks like a 2000, still sporting it's vees and Sid. The owner says it is a medium, but has provided no actual measurements. Is there something I can direct them to measure in order to confirm its size?
Also, would a medium be appropriate for me, I'm approximately 177cm. For comparison, I've been riding a 93ish Specialized Hardrock in medium (18 inch seatpost, center of the BB to top of the seat tube) and it has never felt too large for me. Perhaps a little small, but I have never been properly fitted for a bike.
Thanks
MattV,

 

[CTK]

Any links to ads?

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Unfortunately the seller is not responding to my queries. The ad is still up, and I still want it!
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-mountain-bike/o ... 1489390144