Kona p2 a to c lengths

[Tootyred]

Does anybody know what a to c lengths kona 1 1/8" p2 ahead canti mount forks came in ?

I know they did 425mm, but did they also do 395 and 410, or was 410 their standard?

Im sure we have a kona expert out there.

Cheers

 

[Joe_Rides]

This may or may-not be useful whatsoever, but I've got a set of the classic "champagne" coloured P2s which were standard on a lot of models, and they are 425mm. I think they are stamped 1993 on the steerer but would need to double check.

EDIT: Mine are 1 1/8th threaded though.

 

[Tootyred]

I know they also got heavier as they went on too.

Im just wondering as i want to put a some rigid forks into an old frame i have....really looking for 425, but wondered about other possible sizes.

Also wondering when 425mm came out, as the modern version seems to be boat anchor heavy at nearly 1200g!

My recollection was the originals were closer to 800 / 850g.

 

[Joe_Rides]

My recollection was the originals were closer to 800 / 850g.

That sounds right for the ones I mentioned above, they are stamped TB though (triple butted).

I've got a much later pair, with a disk mount AND canti mounts, and 445mm c-a - they are still somewhere around 900 / 950g if memory serves. Triple butted again though, so that may be the key to the lighter versions.

 

[Tootyred]

Interesting.

Yes, on reflection, i assume my memory of weight was probably for 395mm standard forks.

 

[TheAntsPants]

Both for 18" frames. You can take 30-50g off both weights as they have mud guards attachments and star fangled nuts included. '97 fork is much more compliant. Other fork purchased in the noughties. Tetris reflective stickers applied later .

 

[Tootyred]

So " older = lighter " basically. Cheers

Now just need to find a 425mm pair with 230mm min steerer!