Lava Dome newbie, RetroBike Newbie, MTB newbie, forum newb..

[Shreddie]

nice one, thanks.

Does anybody know if the original suspension forks made for this bike are any good?

 

[Saddle up]

It's only original once, don't respray.

 

[Craig Nicholson]

If the original bits weren't there I'd say respray it but that's totally original - keep it as it is. Getting rare I reckon these days.

 

[Shreddie]

Excellent, original it is then...

I think what i'll do is source some decent suspension forks. What kind of price should i be looking to pay? what manufacture's should i be looking out for? i don't want to be going mad on price for now.

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

Rockshox Quadras (originals) were your option back then.

 

[Shreddie]

Got ya..... i must be about 2 paces behind everyone, just found the BikePedia link on here showing the original specs, brilliant, and i've stumbled across a different thread about a Lava Dome showing the year of a Kona like mine, great forum, i guess i should spend more time looking before posting questions!

Can't seem to find any RockShox Quadra's for sale anywhere on the net though!?

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

I'd stick with the P2s mate. Seriously - the Kona will feel so much better with them. Light and spritely.

 

[Shreddie]

yeah i've heard good things about the p2's but my dilemma is my f*cked up wrists, i've had about 5 broken bones in my lower arms and wrists over the years, it kinda hurts going downhill off road!!! im sure suspension would help...

mmmmm, decisions, decisions, different bike or a f*ck load of pain killers before i go out!!!!

 

[jez-4-bikes-max]

Massive front tyre will help - a 2.2 incher up front.

These were specced with nice big tyres up front anyway. Helped the ride and took a lot of the shock away.

 

[Shreddie]

cool, i'll give that a try, appreciated. Off to the shops it is then, a big fat front tyre and a rear hub and i should be good to go.