Kona Hei Hei 1994 build thread
- Thread starter d8mok
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It’s a 17 inch centre to top.
If you would have said before I’d sourced all the build kit I would have definitely been up for it as 97 is my favourite year of retro bikes and I really struggle with 94 builds on what to spec.
But now I’m too far gone to swap years as 97 would be M950.
However if someone had a 94 in a 19inch with fork I’d be up for it.
If you would have said before I’d sourced all the build kit I would have definitely been up for it as 97 is my favourite year of retro bikes and I really struggle with 94 builds on what to spec.
But now I’m too far gone to swap years as 97 would be M950.
However if someone had a 94 in a 19inch with fork I’d be up for it.
Looking good dude, looking good.
Worth remembering if you did swap for a 97 you'd be working with different geometry, the more traditional Kona sloping top tube style.
Worth remembering if you did swap for a 97 you'd be working with different geometry, the more traditional Kona sloping top tube style.
Cheers
Yeh I’ll not be swapping now as I’ve spent too much sourcing parts for the 94.
Headset thoughts …..
It’s fitted with the original Control centre headset which is nicer than a normal Impact one , but does feel a little low spec compared to the rest of the spec.
Any thoughts on whether it’s a good choice ? Or if I should go maybe M901 or CK grip nut?
It’s fitted with the original Control centre headset which is nicer than a normal Impact one , but does feel a little low spec compared to the rest of the spec.
Any thoughts on whether it’s a good choice ? Or if I should go maybe M901 or CK grip nut?
I was never of a fan of Control Centres. They look good, and for the time, the adjustment was ace. But the feel and durability, not so good unless you fitted some pukka bearings. So that's an option, or the aforementioned M901.
