Recently acquired this kona kileau

[cipolinni]

Can anyone help me with the year
On this kona kileau
Some deore xt parts
And original Sniff front tyre

Thanks in advance
Malcolm

 

[BerthaPog]

It’s a 1997.

 

[mk one]

yep 97

 

[cipolinni]

Thanks
How do you determine the year etc

 

[cipolinni]

What original parts were fitted to the 97 model.
I'm thinking of renovating the bike

 

[mk one]

They changed the colour of the frame and decals from year to year, here is the 97 catalogue...

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/Manufacturer+Archive/Kona/Catalogues/Kona+Catalogue+1997/

 

[grey-beard]

Colour, decals?

 

[cipolinni]

Please see photo of bike grey-beard

 

[grey-beard]

I meant that's how you can tell the year.

 

[grey-beard]

This has some parts listed.