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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Sweet! Gotta love those pleasant surprises.

Sweet! Gotta love those pleasant surprises.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-20, 05:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

dddd - thanks for the info! I assume this thread...

dddd - thanks for the info! I assume this thread may have touched upon your dissertation? Seriously though - unless a reference book regarding shifter / derailleur / cassette compatibilities already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-20, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Yep!

Yep!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,491
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Huh...Suntour Accushift works with Dura Ace RD (7402)

Nothing earth-shattering here, I was just honestly surprised at how well a Suntour Accushift 7 speed downtube shifter worked with a Dura Ace RD (7402). The cassette is a modern Sunrace. A Shimano...
Forum: Southeast
05-01-20, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,088
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

HELP! Where to get a frame blasted / powder coated in NC

Hi all,
I recently got my hands on an old(ish) steel frame ('95 Kona Kapu) and am considering having it blasted and powder coated.

Have any of y'all in NC used a service for this? I live in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-19, 07:15 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 52,221
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

can't be bothered - it's WBWU (warehouse bicycle...

can't be bothered - it's WBWU (warehouse bicycle workers' union).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 52,221
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

My '72 Sprite single speed on warehouse duty: ...

My '72 Sprite single speed on warehouse duty:


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 04:41 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Classic episode: https://youtu.be/bhJoYN-s1Y4

Classic episode:

https://youtu.be/bhJoYN-s1Y4
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,564
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

:love: damned fine looking bike. Love the early /...

:love: damned fine looking bike. Love the early / mid nineties Konas, well done.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Haha! Yeah, I heard somewhere that Chuck Norris...

Haha! Yeah, I heard somewhere that Chuck Norris only rides with steel levers... I mean, they're functional for sure, not the most comfortable though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Thanks! I agree, fenders are more than just a...

Thanks! I agree, fenders are more than just a utilitarian accessory in this case.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 10:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Oh yeah, they're built like old-timey military...

Oh yeah, they're built like old-timey military gear. I wanted to use this bike for a bit to see if it's a keeper. Now that I think it is I'll start looking into upgrades, i.e. alloy rims and new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Haha! You in Gboro? I cruised by the Walker Ave....

Haha! You in Gboro? I cruised by the Walker Ave. market this morning, weather is unseasonably cool today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 08:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

No brake upgrade yet but despite my initial "bare...

No brake upgrade yet but despite my initial "bare bones" approach, I decided to slap the original fenders back on and throw my Wald basket on as well - I'm diggin' it as an errand-running city bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,937
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Nice! Looks good - I'd still haggle though....

Nice! Looks good - I'd still haggle though. Definitely a '96.

If you haven't found this already, here's a link to the full '96 catalogue where I grabbed the pic of your A'a in question:

1996...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-19, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,937
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Thanks! I didn't see the attached pic... Did...

Thanks! I didn't see the attached pic...

Did you check out the A'a? I do think $250 is steep - although I might pay that if it were in exceptionally excellent condition -but I'm also a sucker for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,937
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

I've built up two 90s Konas this year. One is a...

I've built up two 90s Konas this year. One is a '96 Hahanna converted to a city / trail cruiser for my gf.

The other is a '95 Kula I built for myself as my main singletrack mountain bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 06:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,498
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

diggin' this thread; a welcome change of pace...

diggin' this thread; a welcome change of pace from all those hopelessly spotless, shiny show horses.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-19, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,296
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Cool, cool. Also, I like how the Salsa stem...

Cool, cool. Also, I like how the Salsa stem matches the color band decals on the frame - an unexpected mix-match.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,296
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Cool build. Is it the angle of the pic, or are...

Cool build. Is it the angle of the pic, or are those handlebars enormous?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-19, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Sure! I like those as well - price may be a...

Sure! I like those as well - price may be a factor though as I only have about $40 invested in this build so far. Those 750s would each be worth more than the bike!

Edit: I see now that the prices...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-19, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Oh dang, I checked those out and your description...

Oh dang, I checked those out and your description is spot-on. I think when it comes time to pull the trigger on these it'll have to be the 559s - that extra finish is worth a few more bucks to me.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Thank you! I have considered this, those old...

Thank you! I have considered this, those old steel levers and flimsy calipers do not make for very smooth or comfortable slow-downs.

Would the Tektros be the best bet for fit and affordability?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,856
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

A Spritely Sprite (Raleigh Conversion)

I know, I know - but hey, I didn't hack anything off the frame or otherwise mangle it. The original parts are still with me, neatly tucked away in a bag.

I believe this is a '72 model (please...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,156
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Most common measurement to look for regarding...

Most common measurement to look for regarding bike size:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-19, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22,328
Views: 4,642,437
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

machinist42 - I was just about to post this! We...

machinist42 - I was just about to post this! We get some real humdingers here in the Piedmont it seems...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-16-19, 06:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,562
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Kids these days...are super rad(?)

Gave me a chuckle,

Kid jumps the TDF (http://m.pinkbike.com/news/video-mountain-biker-jumps-over-the-tour-de-france-peloton.html)
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,437
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Man, I love the Volt. Came with my Salsa...

Man, I love the Volt. Came with my Salsa Journeyman, now it's on my Kona mtb. Anyway - stock saddles are like any other component; sometimes they work out, sometimes they don't.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-19, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

My '94 MB-6 trail rider turned kid-hauler /...

My '94 MB-6 trail rider turned kid-hauler / grocery-getter. Made with what I had in the workshop, well, that and a BoBike seat which I just learned will also hold Salsa panniers just fine.

Taken...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 10:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

She's done! I have only basic knowledge of how...

She's done! I have only basic knowledge of how this whole suspension thing is supposed to work but I think the Halson is where it needs to be as far as preload and sag and all that stuff I barely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,120,969
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Finished building a '95 Kona Kula today (is that...

Finished building a '95 Kona Kula today (is that vintage?). Mix of old and new - feels great so far; can't wait to hit the trails.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-03-19, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,440
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

NOS Ritchey's? Any of you hep cats used these?

These are looking good for a '95 Kona Kula build I currently have underway - curious if y'all have any experience with these here tires (even if those experiences are almost a decade old).

NOS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,013
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Nice day to drop the kid off at school on the...

Nice day to drop the kid off at school on the bike, hit the trails with my bud, and go to lunch with mah behbeh (and use a different bike for each trip). I never have Mondays off so this is just a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Welp, after finding myself completely overwhelmed...

Welp, after finding myself completely overwhelmed looking for a suitable suspension fork (including multiple trips to various LBSs), I decided to give the Halson a go.

Cleaned out the melted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-19, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Can't decide which is better; this build or the...

Can't decide which is better; this build or the photos of this build...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-19, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,515
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

I had trouble with the dating of this one. The...

I had trouble with the dating of this one. The decals, logos, chainguard and those awful brake calipers with the hooks (no pull-thru cable bolt) led me to believe it was an earlier model, but I'll...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,515
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

That is pristine! Very nice.

That is pristine! Very nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,515
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190509_163859_df0005d1fb20bae38c1625b4fc6396705089fd00.jpg

I just refurbished an old Sprite. It is an older model - 1967 or 68 I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-19, 04:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Thank you for the offer! I'm going over my...

Thank you for the offer! I'm going over my options at the moment and haven't quite settled on which direction to go but I will definitely keep that in mind. The Halson has a 7" steerer, threaded 1...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

That's my first choice for a rigid fork; guess I...

That's my first choice for a rigid fork; guess I could steal my girlfriend's Hahanna P2 fork...[she'd kill me]

I have been thinking about dipping my toes in the suspension waters - any suggestions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-19, 05:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1515/20190511_074445_cfe2b8487812870a279be9fbf9fcb047b62eeb56.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-19, 06:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Good info, thank you. And yes, I know the canti...

Good info, thank you. And yes, I know the canti hanger you speak of; think they called it a "dog collar." My girlfriend has one on her '96 Hahanna.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-19, 06:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Well I'll be; that's interesting, thanks for the...

Well I'll be; that's interesting, thanks for the info. I'll probably end up restoring it out of pure curiosity.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,495
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Forge Forward or Forget the Fork?

Greetings bike nerds,
I have some questions regarding a recent purchase; thought y'all would probably have some helpful suggestions.

I just bought a '95 Kona Kula frame on eBay - it is being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

That's a right purty bike; crazy tall Nitto stem....

That's a right purty bike; crazy tall Nitto stem. What kind of rack ya got there?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-19, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Thanks! I'm jealous, wish I had a setup like this...

Thanks! I'm jealous, wish I had a setup like this in my size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-19, 04:17 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

It's an Ergo "the seat" ultimate saddle. Their...

It's an Ergo "the seat" ultimate saddle. Their descriptions and claims to "healthier" saddles are a bit laughable but it's the only thing that's comfortable for her. Normal saddles = almost immediate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-19, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Oh snap! Well in that case... Some pics of the...

Oh snap! Well in that case...
Some pics of the '96 Kona I built for mah...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-19, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Yeah, can't say I've tried that one. Kind of the...

Yeah, can't say I've tried that one. Kind of the "nuclear option" for modifying bike components.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-19, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 398,223
Posted By lorenzo_de_leon

Blurg. That is a pain, I'm sure you'll knock it...

Blurg. That is a pain, I'm sure you'll knock it out - good luck! I did happen to see a thread in the single speed & fixed gear sub where someone removed anodized finish with oven cleaner...
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