Kona Kilauea 1997

[oldave]

An assembly rather than build job. A mint Kileaua in Columbus plus 739/740 groupset from a '99 Explosif in as new condition. And Sid XCs hydra.
Only decision is the Explosif's 739 chainset or an equally mint 737 that I have had in store for years. I think the 737 the prettier!
Photos later...

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Tease, I like both XT is always good

 

[oldave]

Just a big kit really.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

In nice shape

 

[markoc]

That paint colour is lovely. I had one in matte black in around 2000; warranty replacement for a Lava Dome that split its top tube. Sold it on straight away and made a decent amount - but wish I hadn't!

Looking forward to seeing it built up!

 

[oldave]

Not sure when I'll be able to put it together, need to make some garage space. My gf is very understanding but we haven't been together long enough for her to grasp the concept of my building bikes in (her!) house.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Tell her I said it was ok

 

[mk one]

looking forward to seeing it built.

Maybe if you built her one too that would help

 

[oldave]

Tell her I said it was ok

Gullible is the last thing I would call her!

 

[oldave]

looking forward to seeing it built.

Maybe if you built her one too that would help

I'll get there.... cycling not her thing, although I suspect she might try once her long, long, awaited hip surgery finally happens.