New retro

[dylan_bhafc]

I really fancy getting back in the saddle and ideally would like to do it on something retro. I already own an old Marin - not sure which model, black with lumo yellow accents, back trianlge "afterburners" etc. Don't think it is all that good and more importantly it is not actually that nice a ride! Eventually I would like to get a '90 Klien Attitude.

Would this be a good start:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kona-Lava-Dom...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

They are Ti aren't they, so would be quite light??

 

[Kona Paul]

A very good start if you fix it up and get it tuned. You probably won't bother with the Klein afterall.

 

[development_cycle]

The Kona Lava Dome is not Ti. The Kona Hei Hei is Ti but is far more expensive. The Lava Dome is steel framed.

 

[Augustus]

Not Ti.

Nor does it look like an 18in to me. Ask Anthony, but that looks bigger than even a 19in of that era so not sure where the 20in c-t measurement comes from.

Welcome to the site. Let's see the Marin then.

 

[Easy_Rider]

They are Ti aren't they, so would be quite light??

As said by the other chaps, it's not Ti but you'd be surprised how light old Kona steelies are!

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/mai ... ewsIndex=1

26.4lb with those P2's !

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/mai ... ewsIndex=1

 

[Kona Paul]

Not Ti.

Nor does it look like an 18in to me. Ask Anthony, but that looks bigger than even a 19in of that era so not sure where the 20in c-t measurement comes from.

Welcome to the site. Let's see the Marin then.

Defo not an 18", but he does write elsewhere it's 20" c-t.

 

[dylan_bhafc]

Also seen this but doesn't look very original
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KONA-CINDERCO...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

It doesn't have to be a Kona btw just want something nice to ride and lightweight

 

[dylan_bhafc]

Bugger!!! Wish I had seen this!!!

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43195

 

[dylan_bhafc]

How often does stuff like that Orange come up for sale on here

 

[one-eyed_jim]

How tall are you? Those are three very different-sized bikes.