Kona Kula 2000 - New member, first build thread

[pv_joker]

Lovely frame and a lovely cat! Can't wait to see the finished bike.

 

[icicleboy]

Very nice. Enjoyed reading through this build. Have fun on it

 

[captainsully]

Thanks for checking this out. The build photos are at the bottom of page 5 - I would say finished but I've got the new dropper lever and cable to sort that, but as I'm (hopefully) moving house soon this one is wrapped up safely in bubble wrap to prevent it getting scratched! Fortunately my next Kona build is about to begin...

 

[Albee1973]

Hi from Barcelona, Spain. I love your Kula build. It keeps the originals and takes modern concepts like the 1x transmission and short stem. I am sure you will have a lot of fun in the trails.
I started mtb on early 90' and I stopped about 2000. On 2022 I wanted to come back to the trails. Twenty years later, mtb's are soo different that I don't feel they match me, so I started searching something that I like, and then I fell in love with this kona kula (2000 I think) .To me,It's an amazing upgrade since it has disc brakes!
I put in a trusty rockshox Xc30, a race face 90mm stem, 670mm handlebar, crank Brothers pedals. It came with Hayes stroker carbon brakes... So powerful!
I keept the Xt Shimano 3x9 transmission as it works really well. Weight is about 12kg
I am enjoying more than ever in the trails.
It's a pity here not many people appreciate this bikes...
Enjoy your Kula!
Greetings from Barcelona

 

[captainsully]

Awesome @Albee1973 ! Bikes like that have a connection you can't buy new - I'm glad you're enjoying it!