Kona Explosif race light - Dalgety Bay

[haggis]

This has just been collected, it's in super condition!

hate u fenton

does this one have the ribbed down tube? think this one is a '95?

 

[suburbanreuben]

Did you pay full whack for it, or did you haggle him down?

 

[harleysteve08]

I hate you all :x i mailed him twice to say i'd have it when it first came on here, but seller didnt even have the decency to reply to me.. oh well.. wasnt meant to be..

 

[haggis]

I hate you all :x i mailed him twice to say i'd have it when it first came on here, but seller didnt even have the decency to reply to me.. oh well.. wasnt meant to be..

you weren't the only one to mail him well you know what they say, if your not fast....

 

[Fenton]

I've christened her with a quick jaunt over the forth road bridge! Its my first kona and I have to say I'm quite impressed with the way she rides. I spotted this on Wednesday and comitted to buy on Thursday, sorry to all who missed out. I was concerned that the driveside wasn't photographed but she has nothing to hide, full original spec XT with sugino cranks, apart from a rolls saddle and some titec ti bars. A couple of light scratches, but that's about it!

 

[Anthony]

This is made of Columbus Max OR like the 96 and 97 Explosifs, so it has the fat bi-ovalised top and down tubes, combined with very slender seat stays to balance out the ride. It seems to be too stiff for some tastes, although I'm a softy and I find it fine. Feels fast, especially uphill.

It was the 93 and 94 Explosifs that were made of Tange Ultimate and had the ribbed Ultrastrong down tube. I have one of those as well, but I'm afraid I haven't quite got round to building it up yet. One day I'll tell you how they compare.

 

[Fenton]

Thanks Anthony, you really are a font of knowledge, I appreciate it.

Heres a little pic of my first Kona experience!