The 1998 Kona Explosif Restomod Project

Paul R · Jan 1, 2022

All built. It's very Christmasy looking. What a machine, It rides lovely. Slightly less vibration compared to the Caldera id say (tyre pressures are the same). I did a 41 mile ride on it yesterday and loved every minute of it even with my lack of go after all the christmas lard. A fairly good overall weight in the end hopefully future tweeks will lower it a bit more.

Polished the RaceFace chainset back up before i fitted it and gave it some wax allong with a fresh new chain.

Paul R · Jan 9, 2022

First outing last week, i love this thing really nice ride feel to it. Here's some festive pictures.

Fam Allen · Feb 11, 2022

Paul R said:
First outing last week, i love this thing really nice ride feel to it. Here's some festive pictures.View attachment 594453 View attachment 594454 View attachment 594455

Stunning Explosif Paul. If you ever want to sell it on to a home where it will be very well looked after please let me know!

I just can't find a good one!

Paul R · Feb 12, 2022

Cheers will do

Paul R · Apr 23, 2022

Latest new part, An Xtr m950 front mech this thing shifts very nice and a few pics of the last ride. riding much more enjoyable with the nice weather.

XTSTIMAN · May 15, 2022

Apologies for hijacking your thread but you inspired me to not only do longer rides on 700c wheels! On my Cindercone couple of weeks ago...

Paul R · May 15, 2022

XTSTIMAN said:
Apologies for hijacking your thread but you inspired me to not only do longer rides on 700c wheels! On my Cindercone couple of weeks ago...

Haha good man those spots look fermilular lol

Paul R · Sep 30, 2022

Many rides have past on the Explosif now and im having a great time, what a frame so good to ride. Its just a shame I'm not really getting the best out of it with the road riding i do. Anyway here's some pics of the rides with it in. Fitted some bar ends on it now huge difference a massive game changer especially on road.

Cheers