Ah yes. And so I join the ranks of singlespeeders

[Flyingcoyote]

So, I've been spec'ing out parts for a singlespeed for about a year now... always sort of
fantasizing over it rather than actually doing it. Well, a buddy is selling his Kona Unit
Singlespeed. I offered him $500 for it. (Retails for $900.) It's been ridden 3 times, and since he's
a bike mechanic he's going over it really well and tuning it all up, and replacing the tires. (It's
always good to have him on the trail with us... our own house mechanic... and a great guy to boot.
Not to mention a very strong rider.)

Picture (from Kona's website): http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/bikes_low/2k3_unit_72x700.jpg

Specs: http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/images/unit_specs.gif

Starting to get a decent collection of bikes! 2 XC's. 1 trials. 1 Singlespeed.

Now I need a beefier XC bike and a road bike. Oh yeah.

So I'll have my singlespeed, and he'll have money to put towards a full sus bike and convert his
hardtail into another ss.

WOOHOO!

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[Paladin]

FlyingCoyote <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> So, I've been spec'ing out parts for a singlespeed for about a year now... always sort of
> fantasizing over it rather than actually doing it. Well, a buddy is selling his Kona Unit
> Singlespeed. I offered him $500 for it. (Retails for $900.) It's been ridden 3 times, and since
> he's a bike mechanic he's going over it really well and tuning it all up, and replacing the tires.
> (It's always good to have him on the trail with us... our own house mechanic... and a great guy to
> boot. Not to mention a very strong rider.)
>
> Picture (from Kona's website): http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/bikes_low/2k3_unit_72x700.jpg
>
> Specs: http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/images/unit_specs.gif
>
> Starting to get a decent collection of bikes! 2 XC's. 1 trials. 1 Singlespeed.
>
> Now I need a beefier XC bike and a road bike. Oh yeah.
>
> So I'll have my singlespeed, and he'll have money to put towards a full sus bike and convert his
> hardtail into another ss.
>
> WOOHOO!

Congratulations. Nice rig. ride it awhile, and I bet you won't be in a big hurry to buy other bikes.
They get under your skin.

Paladin

 

[Bill Wheeler]

On Sat, 15 Mar 2003 16:56:38 -0800, FlyingCoyote <[email protected]> wrote:

>So, I've been spec'ing out parts for a singlespeed for about a year now... always sort of
>fantasizing over it rather than actually doing it. Well, a buddy is selling his Kona Unit
>Singlespeed. I offered him $500 for it. (Retails for $900.) It's been ridden 3 times, and since
>he's a bike mechanic he's going over it really well and tuning it all up, and replacing the tires.
>(It's always good to have him on the trail with us... our own house mechanic... and a great guy to
>boot. Not to mention a very strong rider.)
>
>Picture (from Kona's website): http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/bikes_low/2k3_unit_72x700.jpg
>
>Specs: http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/images/unit_specs.gif
>
>Starting to get a decent collection of bikes! 2 XC's. 1 trials. 1 Singlespeed.
>
>Now I need a beefier XC bike and a road bike. Oh yeah.
>
>So I'll have my singlespeed, and he'll have money to put towards a full sus bike and convert his
>hardtail into another ss.
>
>WOOHOO!
>
>--
>
>FlyingCoyote http://www.boarsgut.com

Enjoy, I'll bet you'll find there's no need for your XC's and if you take it easy you can possibly
through out the Trials ;-)....There's a trash can I think it will fit into in front of my house.

Peace, Bill

The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]

 

[Flyingcoyote]

Bill Wheeler foolishly tried to acquire my precious trials:
>
> Enjoy, I'll bet you'll find there's no need for your XC's and if you take it easy you can possibly
> through out the Trials ;-)....There's a trash can I think it will fit into in front of my house.
>
>
> Peace, Bill
>
>
> The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should
> give an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
> :-]

Hehe. The plan thus far is to train on the singlespeed throughout the week, and ride the XC fs' on
the more technical weekend rides. The trials get's its riding throughout the week and weekends in
between the other activities.

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[Bill Wheeler]

On Sun, 16 Mar 2003 18:49:20 -0800, FlyingCoyote <[email protected]> wrote:

[snip dumbass spelling error]

I meant to say "throw out" ....sorry

The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should give
an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
:-]

 

[Flyingcoyote]

Bill Wheeler wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Mar 2003 18:49:20 -0800, FlyingCoyote <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> [snip dumbass spelling error]
>
> I meant to say "throw out" ....sorry
>
>
>
> The mind serves properly as a window glass rather than as a reflector, that is, the mind should
> give an immediate view instead of an interpretation of the world.
> :-]

Bah. Knew what you were sayin'.

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[Gman]

On Sat, 15 Mar 2003 16:56:38 -0800, FlyingCoyote <[email protected]> wrote:
> So, I've been spec'ing out parts for a singlespeed for about a year now... always sort of
> fantasizing over it rather than actually doing it. Well, a buddy is selling his Kona Unit
> Singlespeed. I offered him $500 for it. (Retails for $900.) It's been ridden 3 times, and since
> he's a bike mechanic he's going over it really well and tuning it all up, and replacing the tires.
> (It's always good to have him on the trail with us... our own house mechanic... and a great guy to
> boot. Not to mention a very strong rider.)
>
> Picture (from Kona's website): http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/bikes_low/2k3_unit_72x700.jpg
>
> Specs: http://www.konaworld.com/2k3/images/unit_specs.gif
>
> Starting to get a decent collection of bikes! 2 XC's. 1 trials. 1 Singlespeed.
>
> Now I need a beefier XC bike and a road bike. Oh yeah.
>
> So I'll have my singlespeed, and he'll have money to put towards a full sus bike and convert his
> hardtail into another ss.
>
> WOOHOO!
>

Welcome brother.

Gman

 

[Jd]

FlyingCoyote <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> So, I've been spec'ing out parts for a singlespeed for about a year now... always sort of
> fantasizing over it rather than actually doing it. Well, a buddy is selling his Kona Unit
> Singlespeed. I offered him $500 for it. (Retails for $900.) It's been ridden 3 times, and since
> he's a bike mechanic he's going over it really well and tuning it all up, and replacing the tires.
> (It's always good to have him on the trail with us... our own house mechanic... and a great guy to
> boot. Not to mention a very strong rider.)

For God's sake, check the frame for cracks! It's a well know fact that kona bikes spontaneously
combust and fall apart. When it does fail, you can get a Surly 1x1 frame.

If it has a System2 fork on it, keep a close eye on it. They are light, but not really strong enough
for bigger riders.

JD

 

[Penny S.]

JD wrote:
> FlyingCoyote <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:<[email protected]>...
>> So, I've been spec'ing out parts for a singlespeed for about a year now... always sort of
>> fantasizing over it rather than actually doing
>> it. Well, a buddy is selling his Kona Unit Singlespeed. I offered him $500 for it. (Retails for
>> $900.) It's been ridden 3 times, and since he's a bike mechanic he's going over it really
>> well and tuning it all up, and replacing the tires. (It's always good to have him on the
>> trail with us... our own house mechanic... and a great guy to boot. Not to mention a very
>> strong rider.)
>
> For God's sake, check the frame for cracks! It's a well know fact that kona bikes spontaneously
> combust and fall apart. When it does fail, you can get a Surly 1x1 frame.
>

does this mean I should bring a spare to Idaho?

penny

 

[Flyingcoyote]

"JD" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> For God's sake, check the frame for cracks! It's a well know fact that kona bikes spontaneously
> combust and fall apart. When it does fail, you can get a Surly 1x1 frame.
>
> If it has a System2 fork on it, keep a close eye on it. They are light, but not really strong
> enough for bigger riders.
>
> JD

Thanks for the warning.

The guy I'm buying it off of is a good and honest person who is also a bike mechanic. He's going
over everything to make sure it's in top shape and if anything happens I'm sure he'll be cool about
it (he's a good friend and riding buddy).

I'm thinking I'll upgrade some parts on it pretty soon and if the frame does crack on me, I have
some other frames in mind but, I'll have to research those a bit more.

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