Kona Operator - It's here! Fresh pics..

[Barneyballbags]

Re: Kona Operator

NICE!!

Thanks

Almost as nice as your Mega

 

[jimplops]

Re: Kona Operator

That's very neat.

 

[*AJ*]

Re: Kona Operator

NICE!!

Thanks

Almost as nice as your Mega

Its a bit more heavy duty!... but either would suit me at Bike Park Wales! :mrgreen:

 

[danwithaplan]

Re: Kona Operator

Awesome! I love the Gulf colour scheme.

Definitely looks like it could use a good thrashing.

 

[kaiser]

Re: Kona Operator

I like the tyres , looks like a fun bike, you'll need to report back about Bike Park Wales as well, sounds like a very cool place.

 

[Barneyballbags]

Re: Kona Operator

you'll need to report back about Bike Park Wales as well, sounds like a very cool place.

Will do.

With a bit of luck I might be able to borrow my friend's Go Pro to do a run with, so my rustiness will be recorded for the world (well, Retrobike) to see!

 

[Barneyballbags]

Picked it up this morning and what a belter it is!

I need to get a 350lb spring for the shock because the 450lb one fitted is a little bit too stiff. I've also got to swap out the medium spring in the Boxxers for a soft. But these are minor issues. I'm well chuffed

 

[*AJ*]

Looks even better now it's actually yours!

350 spring and soft rockshox spring? Wow! You must be a right featherweight!

 

[Barneyballbags]

Looks even better now it's actually yours!

350 spring and soft rockshox spring? Wow! You must be a right featherweight!

Yep. 150lb with gear

I used the Mojo, Fox and TFTuned spring calculators for the rear shock and got an average of 310lb for 28% sag. So I've actually ordered a 300lb spring which, with a little bit of preload, should give me 30% sag. Perfect!

 

[konaben82]

What a beast!