Mint 96 Explosif

[Thorpie]

Can't find a link to it anywhere and cannot post one as I'm on my mobile but how high is the mint 96 Kona Explosif on eBay going to go for today do people think? Currently at £368, ends at 20.33hrs tonight.

Trevor.

 

[rojo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KONA-Explosif ... 509wt_1270

 

[retrokona]

easily £500.

 

[Anthony]

Two issues:

1. if anybody is particularly keen on a size 17, please notice that it's actually an 18
2. I wouldn't use the word immaculate to describe the Judy - collapsed would be more accurate

Generally good though. The survival of the cranks suggests that the bike has had very little, or very gentle use - the death of the elastomers isn't inconsistent with that, as they can rot with the passing of time, whether ridden or not, especially if lithium grease used. It's also unusual to see the Maguras retained, although I don't know why so many owners ditched them.

 

[seankrell]

Two issues:

1. if anybody is particularly keen on a size 17, please notice that it's actually an 18
2. I wouldn't use the word immaculate to describe the Judy - collapsed would be more accurate

Generally good though. The survival of the cranks suggests that the bike has had very little, or very gentle use - the death of the elastomers isn't inconsistent with that, as they can rot with the passing of time, whether ridden or not, especially if lithium grease used. It's also unusual to see the Maguras retained, although I don't know why so many owners ditched them.

I am sure you are right about the size but how can you tell. Because it is a 17in i may a bid on it but not if 18.Have sent message to seller to confirm mesurments of c-c and c-t.
Regards John.

 

[magas]

Two issues:

1. if anybody is particularly keen on a size 17, please notice that it's actually an 18
2. I wouldn't use the word immaculate to describe the Judy - collapsed would be more accurate

Generally good though. The survival of the cranks suggests that the bike has had very little, or very gentle use - the death of the elastomers isn't inconsistent with that, as they can rot with the passing of time, whether ridden or not, especially if lithium grease used. It's also unusual to see the Maguras retained, although I don't know why so many owners ditched them.

I am sure you are right about the size but how can you tell. Because it is a 17in i may a bid on it but not if 18.Have sent message to seller to confirm mesurments of c-c and c-t.
Regards John.

an expert in Konas can tell you from the third pic. if it's 17 or 18 inch. (Gap between top- and downtube & where the toptube will meet the rear tyre when that line is continued) and Anthony is that expert

agree with him, that the elastos are past their best days. some parts had been changed: tyres, STIs instead of GripShift and grips, also the pedals had been removed.

anyway a very nice example of a highly desireable bike. great base if you want to go the OE route.

 

[seankrell]

kona

Thank you Magas.

 

[marky2484]

£443.17............Anyone on here??????

 

[taffy]

Retrokona i think

 

[retrokona]

was me! Can't resist an Explosif!