New build - project Scandium Kona

ednino
ednino Posts: 684
edited August 2014 in Your mountain bikes
Got my hands on a 2006 Kona Kula Supreme frame that's never been built into a bike :mrgreen:

It's an 18" and weighs 1,350g on my scales thanks to superlight scandium alloy butted tubes

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Will keep you posted as the build starts

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  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
    SLX cranks with a Hope 32t X1 ring and KCNC allot bolts

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  • Jeffchiz
    Jeffchiz Posts: 64
    where did you find that frame?? This is exactly what i wanted but its hard enough to find a normal kula frame! lol

    saying that there is one kula primo frame on ebay atm
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I'd love that frame....nice.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
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    Scandium seatpost

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    Fizik tundra saddle

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    Stan's ZTR crest rims on Hope pro 2 evo hubs & tubeless Continental X-king tyres. Also KCNC rotors with titanium bolts

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    Almost finished now, just need to wire up gear cable & shorten the rear brake hose. First go on the scales show 9.3kg :D
  • holiver
    holiver Posts: 729
    I am sure it may handle more nicely with wider bars, but that's a sweet build.
    2013 Kinesis Racelight T2
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    That's a nice light build, class. As a a clear XC bike the bars looks the right width to me to be honest.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
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    titanium bolts to replace the steel caliper bolts (OE steel ones weigh 40g)

    and bye bye shimano pedals

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  • buddy_club
    buddy_club Posts: 935
    Looks fast!
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  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
    Removed the gay gear display off the shifter & replaced with the SLX blank plate

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    Every little helps

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  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
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    Spec as it stands

    Frame: 2006 Kona Kula Supreme
    Forks: 2012 Rockshox Reba
    Stem: KCNC
    Bars: KCNC
    Seatpost: KCNC
    Seatpost clamp: KCNC
    Saddle: Fizik Tundra
    Brakes: SLX with KCNC rotors
    Cranks: SLX with Hope 32t ring
    Rear Shifter: SLX
    Rear mech: XT
    Cassette: SLX 11-34t
    Pedals: Eggbeater 1
    Wheels: Stan's ZTR Crest & Hope pro2 evo
    Tyres: Continental X-king 2.2 tubeless

    Just waiting on a decal set for the forks and wheels (in yellow :D )
  • AndyPatio
    AndyPatio Posts: 76
    That's a really nice looking bike! I like it.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Nice elegant and simple XC bike, how one should be.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • dirkpitt74
    dirkpitt74 Posts: 518
    Very nice
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  • ednino
    ednino Posts: 684
    Yellow decals for the forks & wheels 8)

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  • asdfhjkl
    asdfhjkl Posts: 333
    I love that yellow colour - looks fantastic! The new decals make it.

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