96 Kona U'hu and 11 Specialized Camber Expert

5tu-pid

I have recently got back into MTBs after a break that was far too long and have just treated myself to a Spec Camber Expert to replace my 96 Kona U'hu.

I love the Kona so may now work on this as resto project.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47514465@N03/6152381279/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47514465@N03/6152382101/

Cant wait to take the newbie out - havent even had chance to remove the reflectors yet

Stu

Beardface

Very nice

I love the old Konas, owned a few, always great fun!

The Camber is very nice too, but being a tart, I'd replace the fork decals to match the frame

Whats happening with the Kona, keeping is as a memento, or selling on? Either, way, enjoy!

5tu-pid

Stav

I agree and will change the decal at some stage but no rush at the mo.

Im gonna keep the Kona as I have loads of good memories of riding it and I cant bring myself to let it go!

I might do so restoration work on it, get it rechromed etc as it hads been neglegted over the last few years

5tu-pid

Where can you get replacement decals from?

Beardface

Makes sense, always hard to sell an old bike with so many memories, especially given what it would sell for these days

As for decals, Slik Graphics seem to be highly rated around here, and have Reba decals on the site here

Alternatively, you could always try to contact SRAM, who may feel nice and send a set out

As you say, no rush, it doesn't affect the ride! hope that helps

ilovedirt

Those new cambers look really nice, supposed to ride really well too. I love that retro kona though, really cool!!

5tu-pid

@Stav - cheers for the links, I will take a look

@dirt - thanks for the comments, I still like riding the Kona, but it need a new rear shock, bottom bracket, etc etc and it feels a bit small now as it is only a 16in frame,

It was a great bike in its day, full XT groupset, Marzochhi Z1 Bombers, it did have IRC missle tyres, but they got a bit old and perished!

5tu-pid

Heres the spec of the Kona

Frame & Fork
Frame Construction - TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material - Easton Elite
Fork Brand & Model - Marzocchi Bomber Z-1
Rear Shock - Fox Alps-5, 3.5" travel

Components
Component Group - Shimano Deore XT/LX
Brakeset - Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes and Levers,
Shift Levers - Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset - Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Pedals - DMR V12
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Rear Cogs - 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain - Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost - Tahoma DP 310, 27.0 mm diameter
Saddle - Selle Italia Expedia
Handlebar - Azonic World Force
Handlebar Stem - Tahoma Sonne IV
Headset 1 1/8" threadless FSA Aheadset STC

Wheels
Hubs - Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Rims - Mavic 221N, 32-hole
Tyres - Haldfords Slick jobbies!
Spoke Brand - DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples - Brass nipples

Stu

5tu-pid

The Kona is now stripped down and I'm thinking of getting the frame sprayed now