Kona Kapu 1994 - pastures new

[parfumisme]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - almost there (P5)

Chapeau!

Kona love

 

[al-onestare]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P5

So, I am very, very, very proud to present the finished article; Miss Kapu :mrgreen: I'll let the pictures do the talking for now. Tomorrow I'll get the spec list together. A very quick spin around the car park indicates I can stick the seat post up half an inch, and the stem perhaps a quarter of an inch or so. Now I need some cleats and shoes so I can ride her and get back with a full report with how a) she drags me along and b) I get to grips with massive wheels and crazy gear ratios

^^^ this was where the bars had a knock in transit and the sleeve has somehow got stuck in the stem grip so it was a case of man handling it back into allignment. It meant some scoring to the bar which after polishing is much better but could do with some wet and dry in the future.

 

[al-onestare]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

Some more:

The end

Thank you for everyone's input and advice!

 

[parfumisme]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

lovely. Im not sure about the colour matched tires tbh.
I bet she is up for a fine spring coming up. Maybe some pic on a back country road would really set of her 'skinny legs' . Enjoy

 

[BobCatMax]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

I think the red tyres are spot on...I think what you are missing is some deeper v section silver rims ;-)

 

[Plus one]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

Awesome sir ... I doff my cap at your unwavering diligence in attaining this ... I would have gave up much sooner :roll:

Maybe cause I'm a leggy chap and all my bikes even road have lots of post showing is this maybe tad large ?

Cracking nonetheless

 

[al-onestare]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

And we've gone viral

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =1&theater

Cap doffed to Kona :mrgreen:

 

[magas]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

love it as it is

Kona's statement on FB is nice touch, too

 

[al-onestare]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

Thank you thank you! The feedback has been great; taken me my surprise. Here's the spec:

Frame: Columbus Genius
Fork: Kona Mudshark

Headset: Campagnolo (unknown model, this didn't come from a Haole unlike...)
Stem: 3TT Record 84 (this is a guess, I have a sneaky feeling whatever was used or to hand from the Haole made it's way onto this)
Handlebar: 3TT Forma
Bar Tape: Cinelli cork

Brake Levers/Shifters: Campagnolo Veloce Ergopower
Brake Calipers: Campagnolo Veloce
Brake Shoes/Pads: XLC BS-R06
Brake Cables: Campagnolo Ultra & Power Shift Ergo Cables

Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce
Derailleur Cables: Campagnolo Ultra & Power Shift Ergo Cables
Cassette: Campagnolo Veloce 12-24 8 speed
Chain: SRAM PC850
Cranks: Campagnolo Veloce
Chainrings: Campagnolo Veloce
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo
Pedals: Campagnolo Veloce clipless

Rims: Mavic 195
Hubs: Campagnolo Veloce (front and rear)
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo
Spokes: 15G front / 14G rear
Tyres: Michelin Pro4
Tubes: Specialized

Saddle: Selle Italia Flite (circa 1993)
Seatpost: Kona race light
Seatpost Binder: Kona dog collar

Extras: Brand-X bullet valve caps and NC-17 bottle cage bolts 7075 alloy.

Weight: circa 21lbs

 

[west green]

Re: Kona Kapu 1994 - finished pics P6

Great job, looks superb, would go for black tyres myself but still a lovely looking bike