My '92 Kona HeiHei - possibly one of the first in the UK back in the day.

[1980sMTB]

A few years ago I bought this interesting old HeiHei (was imported for a well known UK MTB journo, and used to appear a lot in the mags.) and is a real survivor showing how good these early ti. bikes were, not a mark today still.

deep cleaned and refitted with correct '92 period decals, and correct early P2 fork (for non-suspension geometry) and its one of my favourite Ti bikes of its time.
It has been restored more or less to the catalogue correct period group (XTII mainly) with a few nice additions such as Kona's Ti seatpost and some Joe Murray period accessories such as the bottle cage, toe clips and brake lever extensions for use with bar ends.

I thought I would share an image of the frameset.

 

[eric_james]

Any pics of the complete bike?

 

[1980sMTB]

Here it is hanging in the garage loft for now

 

[vtwinvince]

That is very nice, and at the top of my 'to acquire' list.

 

[JRGSXR]

Lovely bike, also on my “to acquire” list. I’ve yet to own a Ti framed MTB.

 

[eric_james]

Is it just the picture or are they some very long cranks?

 

[1980sMTB]

Is it just the picture or are they some very long cranks?

just the picture I guess - as they are very regular M730 XT 170mm cranks

 

[1980sMTB]

Lovely bike, also on my “to acquire” list. I’ve yet to own a Ti framed MTB.

Yes, I've had a few Ti MTBs over the years but kept my favourite two: the above. plus this Marin with a highly polished Ti frameset with Chrome PaceRC30 (Columbus leg) mk2 forks, XTR headset, all of which which looks and rides great in real life too. Syncros Ti seat post and just a nice period M735 XT/XTR M900 mixed group on that.

 

[1980sMTB]

Adding to that here was my collection of shiny bare-metal MTBs from a few years ago. Just the Marin and Kona above left now as we can't keep them all forever I guess.

 

[JRGSXR]

I see you had a Fuchs, looks like a later model than mine. It’s one of the bikes I’ll never part with. Thats a great collection you had, it is a pity we can’t keep them all.