Two retro roadies. Space for one

Definitely agree on fork assessment, the original one adds so much, I’d put it back on and see if the 5800 still clashes as much before unwrapping your bars?

Agreed, the original Kona forks give it a lot of character! They also complement the taper of a tig quill stem nicely as shown in the catalogue. I find Columbus Minimals can look a bit jarring on older frames, even on OS tubing. Perhaps more of a skinny bladed fork like a Tifosi or an old Time would work if you want carbon? Great project though, watching with interest!

Not too much progress here .. I did pick up some nice Rivendell tan-wall tyres which look boss. The fulcrum logos really need to go from the wheels however

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Also been sidetracked by a little minx.

She wears the stem better methinks.

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Back on the Go with new wheels, ahead fork and (this week) new paint

Weighed the frame too. Pleasantly light

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Can't believe I've never seen this thread before. I love that kona<3 looks awesome with the quill and original forks

After trying to decide between Argos or Bob Jackson for paint… I’ve just thought “f—k it” - I’ll just powder coat it and save £200

I have chosen a well regarded Powercoater up in Castleford - LSN coatings have a good rep on the MTB forums

It’s gon’ b Purple.

RAL 4005.

Inspiration;

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Bike needs to be as cheap as possible and light as possible. Using DT shifters because. Am aiming for under 8kg

Here are some of my former bikes - it’ll be in the same vein

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and light as possible

Shirley the crabonz fork then. Love the look of those columbus fork

She wears the stem better methinks.

Gendering bikes can >>>>>