Updated: 1999 Kona Caldera - New Pics **10/08/2008**

[letmetalktomark]

Hi Lewis,

There is a difference in graphics between ours.

The HT decal and the ST decal are both correct and so I'm happy

Your looks

And is the same spec as mine was righ down to the wheels

Very cool

 

[letmetalktomark]

Just finished building up my (owned since new) Caldera.

Spec to follow as I'm off out on her now!

Would like your thoughts as she now does not resemble anything retro - but is retro at heart.

I think the only original bits are the frame (obviously) and the seatclamp

Any hoo some pics - Admitedly not very good ones

Decals are ACE - Thank you Gil_M

Thank you Argos - awesome work! :shock:

Non Drive Side:

Drive side:

 

[cce]

old and new coming together in a symphony of awesomeness. nice.

 

[guybe]

Very nice, I like it and the colour aswell, did Argos put those extra cable stops on top tube to run rear disk brakes?, nice mixture of modern and retro bits together, nice result

 

[letmetalktomark]

Spec:

Frame: Kona Caldera - Double Butted chromoly frame (inc stays) 1999 (bought in 1998 for the pricely sum of £799.99)

Paint: Argos 2 pack

Fork: 2008 Rock Shox Reba (inc Poploc)

Headset: Ritchey Logic WCS
Stem: Thomson 100mm
Handlebar: FSA
Grips: Kona
Barends: N/A

Brakes: Magura Loiuse BAT
Brake Pads: Magura
Brake Cables: Magura
Cantilever cable hangers: N/A
Brake Levers: N/A

Shifters: 2008 SRAM X9
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: 2005 SRAM X0
Derailleur Cables: AVID Flak Jackets
Cassette: SRAM 970
Chain: SRAM 970
Cranks: Truvativ Firex
Crank Bolts: N/A
Chainrings: Truvativ
Chainring bolts:Truvativ
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ External
Pedals: Shimano M520

Hub Skewers: Ringle
Rims: Magura (DT)
Hubs: Magura (DT Onyx)
Nipples: ?
Spokes: DT
Tyres: Intense System 2
Tubes: Wilko’s

Saddle: SDG Ti
Seatpost: Thomson 410mm
Seatpost Binder: Kona

Weight: Not weighed but light.

 

[letmetalktomark]

Very nice, I like it and the colour aswell, did Argos put those extra cable stops on top tube to run rear disk brakes?, nice mixture of modern and retro bits together, nice result

Yes at £8 a pop

But seriously they have been added with such attention to detail.

Good chaps there.

 

[kanerdog1x1]

thats cool as. looks right!

 

[mikesnowdon]

How much did Argos charge for the Disk mount and Hose guides? Im looking at doing the same thing on my 97 Cinder C.

 

[haggis]

Kona

Nice bike dude but i thought the '98 was black originally? Cant beat a bit of Leftfield either

 

[letmetalktomark]

Re: Kona

Nice bike dude but i thought the '98 was black originally? Cant beat a bit of Leftfield either

May have been I bought her in 1998 as a 1999 bike :? I'll dig out my receipt.

Here is how she looked pre Argos...


http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15751&highlight=caldera