Kona Niihau - any info?

[Vitakka]

Beauty! 18-inch double butted chro-moly frame. Schrathed and dented. There's also a small "Made in Taiwan" sticker.

EDIT: Now what's that about? Incompatibility with Facebook? Aaaaa I'l do something later, don't have time just now...

EDIT 2: Ooohhhhh mutha. Got it.

 

[mikesnowdon]

even copy pasting the url's into the browser dosent work, its asking me for a facebook login.

Upload the pics in imageshack then try again. Should be fine.

 

[Vitakka]

Done and done.

- Ville

 

[albash82]

they look ace!
the yellow one looks like it's more likely a 20" one tho!

 

[Vitakka]

show me a 15 y/o mountain bike that isn't rare...

this would be an interesting header for a separate thread!

i'm sure many forum members would love to prove you wrong with that one!

Ha ha! That was my immediate thought, reckoned they'd all be stolen / thrashed to pieces / rotten away, etc.

the yellow one looks like it's more likely a 20" one tho!

You're right, it is too! I had measured it from the center of BB to the top of the top tube. Now that I read your instructions more attentively - it is 20" to the top of the seat tube.

Now I'm gonna ruin the original set up though, by replacing the brakes and handle bar stem for just slightly more upright riding position. And those worn-out pedals too...

Thanks everybody for your comments and advices, have a super weekend!

- Ville

 

[b280461]

Hi,

I got one of these blue Niihaus, bought in Finland 92 or 93. The guy who sold it to me said it was with an Explosif frame. Never thought about that then.. How can i tell if that is the case? Anything in the frame that could confirm this?

Regards,
S

 

[Hannu.blog]

My Niihau:

 

[BrushedAluminium]

 

[jonthefish]

Top thread revival : )