Kona Explosif Columbus frame. Sorted thanks !

[geetee61]

Looking for an early 90s Explosif Columbus frame in 17 inch flavour please. Cheers guys.

 

[mheywoo1]

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I’ve got one I think. It’s scruffy and a bit bigger though. I’ll check.

 

[geetee61]

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17 inch is my maximum size as I’m 5ft 6ins. Let me know pls.

 

[eddie_spaghetti]

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Have a 16/17" from 91. Tange rather than columbus though.

Let me know if you want photos?

 

[geetee61]

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Yes please, is downtube oval or round ?

 

[eddie_spaghetti]

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Will double check the downtube, but from memory it's oval.

Most of the groupset is original from what I can tell. DX with XT rear mech. Just had new bb, brake pads, chain, cassette, and cables. Wheels are DX hubs on Araya RM17 rims.

Had to find new forks and stem, which are 92 model year I think. Paint on everything is tatty and again mostly original. Everything works perfectly - I built it up to work with the intention of getting it sprayed and decaled up in future (and finding a decent seat post) but now moving house and need to downsize the stable.

 

[geetee61]

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Can you double check the frame size too please ?

 

[geetee61]

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Waiting on you to get back to me edd, I like the look of this. Fingers crossed it’s no bigger than a 17.

 

[eddie_spaghetti]

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OK, so it's 14" centre to centre of top tube, 16" centre to top. Oval tubing.

To give you an idea. The saddle was set to my height and I'm 5'10 which was always a bit bum in the air. The photo below is with the saddle dropped 4" - I reckon its about perfect.

 

[geetee61]

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PM me please with a price, either frame only or full bike.