Kona Hot 1998

[JeremyTai]

I'm looking to sell this 1998 Kona Hot and would like to know what you think it's worth.

Frame size 16" (41cm)
Shimano XTR
Thompson stem and seatpost
Chris King headset
Mavic Ceramic Rims
Hügi hubs

 

[al-onestare]

That's some interesting decal placement. Do you have a SN? That will help with the valuation.

 

[d8mok]

Are you UK based?

I’m tentatively after a HOT

 

[JeremyTai]

That's some interesting decal placement. Do you have a SN? That will help with the valuation.

On the bottom-bracket are stamped: H9M1 and 6848

 

[JeremyTai]

Are you UK based?

I’m tentatively after a HOT

 

[JeremyTai]

Residing in Germany.

 

[al-onestare]

On the bottom-bracket are stamped: H9M1 and 6848

Thanks, interesting if it's M not N. We only have 4 98 Enigma Hot's on file and they have the stamp code N (3) or A (1). Would you mind sharing a couple of pictures of the SN, and the drop-outs (they look like dew-drops).

Are you the original owner? The decals and paintwork look after-market.

 

[JeremyTai]

I’m the original owner (and only owner). I’ve attached a few photos as per your request.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

 

[al-onestare]

That's cool and thanks Is this the original paint or have you had it resprayed?

 

[murphy79]

Hi, I believe the M/N in the serial number represents the fortnight in the year. 52 weeks, 26 letters so A is the first 2 weeks in January, B the second 2 weeks etc. The number following it is usually a zero or one which might represent whether it is the first or second week, although this is a guess and I have seen a couple of examples of different numbers. Therefore, this frame was built just a week or two before the other Hodaka Hots mentioned above, around late June '99. For another example, I have a '99 Explosif frame with S/N H9M16372 so, in theory, that was built in the same week as this frame.

One question I have about this frame, does it have the bi-ovalized down tube that matches the other Hodaka Hots? It is hard to tell from the pictures.