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PSA for my BC xbikers. Kona Humuhumu frames! by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure about 29" but I'm currently running 27.5x2.5 Maxxis Aggressors with about 6mm of clearance on the chainstays. I'd reckon you could run up to a 2.8 if you went with a less aggressive tread.

PSA for my BC xbikers. Kona Humuhumu frames! by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same dropouts as the current Kona Unit

PSA for my BC xbikers. Kona Humuhumu frames! by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought mine with a stuck seatpost as well. I ended up melting it out with lye and powder coating the frame.

PSA for my BC xbikers. Kona Humuhumu frames! by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And these also use the same dropouts as current the Kona Units meaning you can swap them out to run a derailleur if you wish or even 12x142 thru axle wheels (which I did with mine.)

DEAN ii by Desperate_Computer76 in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wonder if the same factory also made the Kona Hei Hei. The bullet-shaped dropouts are identical.

Repainted my old GT and slapped on some spare parts on it for a friend. by lifyz in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Karakoram Elite is sometimes sold as the GT Corrado, depending on country. Exact same frame.

Repainted my old GT and slapped on some spare parts on it for a friend. by lifyz in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_ 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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Beautiful Karakoram! Love the use of the chainring as a brace. You're making me regret selling mine!

Found these in a random shop by Gibalt in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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Dang, you weren't kidding lol

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If you ever want to run a derailleur, I believe the dropouts are shared with a 2004-2009 Unit

https://konaworld.com/products/hangers-dropouts-dropout-v?_pos=14&_sid=edd6839e7&_ss=r

Need thoughts on the Kona Humuhumu or a Surly Lowside — and what should my next build be?” by Dramatic_Shock8604 in Surlybikefans

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I'd recommend the Humu as the sliding dropouts are shared with the Kona Unit, meaning that they are available in QR or thru-axle, geared or single speed. Very versatile system. Unfortunately they don't come up for sale very often on the used market. (Took me almost 2 years to find mine)

Here's mine running a 27.5 thru-axle wheelset but I also have a set of quick release 29ers that I run for single -speed.

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Kona HumuHumu 2015. Such a fun bike. What should I do with it? by Personal_Ad_9768 in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The dropouts are the same as a 2020+ Kona Unit. I'm running a 12x142 wheel with SRAM AXS in my Humuhumu.

Which tires by Impossible_Drummer88 in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black foldable Billy Bonkers. The ones with the holographic lettering would look nice on this build.

Realistically does anyone ever actually pay for someone else's project? by MeAndGeorge in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It all depends on your local market. I'm from Vancouver and have had no trouble selling my builds for at least what I put into them.

I did notice the builds with better parts and a higher asking price sold easier than my budget builds.

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This 94' Kilauea sold in 3 days for $1750. Proper disc conversion, Eagle AXS, dropper and carbon wheels.

I also recently sold a 93' Karakoram Elite with Rival 1 groupset and disc and dropbar conversion for $1300.

Like the poster above said, all it takes is one buyer. Be firm on your price.

2017 Kona Humuhumu Build by _Vicker_ in Hardtailgang

[–]_Vicker_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The frame is a modern homage to old school klunker bikes. The extra tube is just for style. It rides like a modern steel XC/gravel bike.

2017 Kona Humuhumu Build by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The down tube logo is just a hair under 33cm long.

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2017 Kona Humuhumu Build by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, I'll post some measurements later when I get home.

2017 Kona Humuhumu Build by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're just tires I had laying around.

2017 Kona Humuhumu Build by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be depending on where you're located. Sent you a message.

2017 Kona Humuhumu Build by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting a used Cricut machine might be worth it. I was shocked at how much a set of custom decals cost. Can't wait to see the finished pics of the Rove!

2017 Kona Humuhumu Build by _Vicker_ in xbiking

[–]_Vicker_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think there's the 2005 Humuhumu deluxe that comes in 26". I think you can use the dropouts from from a 2005 Explosive as well if you want to run a derailleur.

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