Kona Manomano 1997
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Yep, I know that. Perhaps I should have said "...had tasted...".
In case you hadn't seen him, could you ask him for a SN for Pip's list?
In case you hadn't seen him, could you ask him for a SN for Pip's list?
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Me and the beast this morning :mrgreen:
Me and the beast this morning :mrgreen:
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I certainly do. She's a bit of a monster compared to the whippet hard-tails but she's as fun to ride.
jimo746":s56wsrnn said:Just read all 7 pages of this
Just putting my ‘97 together, your build made for interesting reading and has given me a few ideas.
I certainly do. She's a bit of a monster compared to the whippet hard-tails but she's as fun to ride.
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Ha! Cool, good to see it gets let loose on the trails still
Kona state 26.9lbs bike weight in the catalogue (no idea what size frame) which really isn't bad for a 1990's full-suspension Mtb, its only a couple of pounds more than my Orange Prestige!
Ha! Cool, good to see it gets let loose on the trails still
Kona state 26.9lbs bike weight in the catalogue (no idea what size frame) which really isn't bad for a 1990's full-suspension Mtb, its only a couple of pounds more than my Orange Prestige!
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I can tell you it's more than that. Admittedly my hard-tails are light and my one is 20" but in it's current guise it's got to be closer to 29/30lbs.
jimo746":dsadkrl1 said:Ha! Cool, good to see it gets let loose on the trails still
Kona state 26.9lbs bike weight in the catalogue (no idea what size frame) which really isn't bad for a 1990's full-suspension Mtb, its only a couple of pounds more than my Orange Prestige!
I can tell you it's more than that. Admittedly my hard-tails are light and my one is 20" but in it's current guise it's got to be closer to 29/30lbs.
A long overdue blast on Red 5 whilst Bee is having a service. I've gone back to flat bars and a longer stem, and all the better for it. She is flexy but she pedals well considering. I used to find her too long at 20" but after riding 29er for a year, she's a great fit. I found myself much more comfortable on the knarly rocks around here, and adding a bit more rebound on the Z1s helped firm the nose and stop it from wallowing.
There's life in the old girl yet! I forgot I fitted fresh Smoke and Darts last year and they've helped too. So much grip on the loose stuff.
There's life in the old girl yet! I forgot I fitted fresh Smoke and Darts last year and they've helped too. So much grip on the loose stuff.
