Drop bar Kona Unit SS
07-23-20, 02:47 AM
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Drop bar Kona Unit SS
Converted my Kona Unit SS to drop bar. Tektro levers and Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes. 27.5x2.8 WTB Ranger tires.
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07-28-20, 05:21 PM
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That is awesome. I had a 2015 Unit that ultimately I let go because I bought a size too big. Started my appreciation of ss'ing. Loved that bike - must be killer drop bar.
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07-28-20, 10:54 PM
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Lookin’ good. More hand positions with a curved bar. (beer).
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07-29-20, 10:53 AM
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I like that.
Any idea how much the bb dropped with the 650b? Wondering if those wide Scrapers would flatten out the tire profile.
Any idea how much the bb dropped with the 650b? Wondering if those wide Scrapers would flatten out the tire profile.
07-30-20, 06:55 PM
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I'm not sure of the BB height. I can tell you that it is an all out fun machine. The Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes feel better to me than the tektro hydraulics that I replaced. I have a set of WTB 29er rims that I will eventually try out but for now drop bar plus SS is working.
