Kona Hei Hei 1991 British Championship Contender

[Antwack]

My god. I’ve been saying it wrong for 33 years.

How’ve you been saying it?

 

[BlackCat]

How’ve you been saying it?

“Hi Hi”

In truth, I’ve been doubting myself ever since I saw Moana.. that damn chicken is called Hei Hei (and pronounced “Hey Hey”). Given the general Pacific island theme of the movie and the research Disney is likely to have done on it, I figured most probably they are right and I am wrong.

Still though. It feels like I’ve just found out the World’s not flat.

Ironically, I do have a ‘91 Hei Hei frame hanging up, whilst I collect parts for the build. Might get Gil to do me up some custom decals with (my) “correct” phonetical pronunciation.

 

[d8mok]

Don’t worry …. I know the correct pronunciation of it and can’t help myself from saying it wrongly on each occasion that’s presented.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

This pronunciation feels too "Cosby" for 2024

 

[BlackCat]

… and all is right with the world again…

 

[fearfactoryüberalles]

Lovely bike, if racey' weight is a concern, I'd go the Suntour XC Pro way, though Microdrive stuff was introduced around '92...

 

[Yeti7cje]

Just looking back at an old ride out on the Long Mynd in Shropshire. Don’t forget to vote for me if you like the bike this month…

 

[Yeti7cje]

Just had a look at my serial number B1901
Do I read that as, 19inch number 1!

 

[mk one]

Just had a look at my serial number B1901
Do I read that as, 19inch number 1!

Yes a 19" but there is a 3 after the 1 so number 013

 

[mk one]

It is also on the Serial number list but not confirmed with a pic, so post the pic in the thread below so @al-onestare can update it

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/kona-titanium-serial-number-list-update-10-06-24.464733/