Kona Bike Frame

Nanaimo RCMP have a number of unsolved files from the past two weeks which they hope the public can help solve.

Anyone with information about the following crimes is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

File 2010-3300

A homeowner’s shop was broke into on Tenth Street on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Suspects bypassed the motion detectors and stole a Husquvarna 28-inch powersaw and a Lincoln welder.

Voila! My "new" Xtracycle. I replaced the old Bridgestone frame that I started with for #1 in the Gallery. The Bridgestone, while a classic, was a bit cramped, and could not sport the wide rubber and disk brakes on this baby. Plus, the eternal churn of the bike biz was taking it's toll... pretty hard to find parts that fit. They are out there but the selection is getting slim and most of the local shops around here have moved on. Parts gets dated so quickly and then pretty soon it's obsolete. Which is really a shame because the Bridgestone is such a great all around bike. For Bridgestone fans out there, never fear. It is still in the stable, but it in process of getting converted into

Its a mountain 2008 Kona Fire 18 inches. I do not know if it should be the same size or if I could get 17 inches. I do not know if you need to get the same brand or if I could get another brand.

Posted by Ride!Urban on 07.09

Yes, you can switch if you want pictures. According to the frame you choose, you can have an easy switch-over, or you may need to share more parts.

What is your question?

Yes, you can switch if you want pictures. According to the frame you choose, you can have an easy switch-over, or you may need to share more parts.

I heard Kona didn't make the best bike, but recently I heard they are much better.

Posted by badbadleroybrown on 12.08

It was and remains absolutely nothing wrong with Kona. The only "problem" they have is they arent cool ...

It was and remains absolutely nothing wrong with Kona. The only "problem" they have is they arent cool ...