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COLEKO · 01-16-2008, 04:01 PM

The wait is finally over

. Its all done and ready to get dirty. The whole build came in at $242.00

. I'm very proud of this build and the fact that this bike will now have a second life instead of being tossed in the trash. There's something I like about the way it looks. Maybe because its not perfect, The paint is slightly faded, Rust spots here and there and thirteen year old dirt still covers parts of the frame.

The bike in stock form was heavy. The stock quill stem, handlebars, seat post were steel. That was 5 pounds right there. By replacing those I shaved off a lot of weight. But its still no light weight at 29 pounds. It almost qualifies for Push a Kona. The weight doesn't bother me to much since my current bike is at 34 pounds.

Before

After

Special Thanks to Dino Brown, 2wheel lee, 1FG rider for the parts that helped me get this bike built. Wasn't for them the bike still wouldn't be done

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2wheel_lee · 01-16-2008, 04:07 PM

Nice bike!

Is the red rear tire the Coleko signature? You other bike is like that, right?

foofighter · 01-16-2008, 04:08 PM

SWEET! did you ride it yet??

bighit8 · 01-16-2008, 04:10 PM

Hum, the old panaracers!

COLEKO · 01-16-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Nice bike!

Is the red rear tire the Coleko signature? You other bike is like that, right?

Thanks

You know its just worked out that way. I guess ill call it my signature

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Quote:

Originally Posted by foofighter

SWEET! did you ride it yet??

Just around the block. Ill have to do some testing on the dirt.

Dino Brown · 01-16-2008, 04:53 PM

Let's Ride!!!

Lefty Kev · 01-16-2008, 05:13 PM

Hey, I have an old Univega hardtail in the garage! My first ever mountain bike

Do they even still make 'em?

northshore · 01-16-2008, 05:39 PM

Nice Coleko! Going full rigid as well!

BrewMaster · 01-16-2008, 05:48 PM

Good stuff Coleko. A 29 lb SS will give you quite a workout!

COLEKO · 01-16-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lefty Kev

Hey, I have an old Univega hardtail in the garage! My first ever mountain bike

Do they even still make 'em?

Fix it up and ride it.

Univega still makes bikes. You just dont see them much over here.

http://www.univega.com/

Quote:

Originally Posted by northshore

Nice Coleko! Going full rigid as well!

I did not want another hardtail. My first mountain bike was rigid so this will bring back some fun memories.

1FG rider · 01-16-2008, 07:54 PM

Hey, lookin good! No gears and no suspension. When is it hitting the trails??

ODB · 01-16-2008, 07:58 PM

SS and platforms. Ugh!!

Nice reclamation project, Coleko.

Hope to see it on the WLC ride Saturday.

COLEKO · 01-16-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FG rider

Hey, lookin good! No gears and no suspension. When is it hitting the trails??

I need to test it out soon. Need to make sure everything is ok and work out any bugs. Sofar Ive only went around the block and jumped a few curbs

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xhuskr · 01-16-2008, 08:59 PM

yeah...another Univega SS (some day I'll post my pics)

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLEKO

Univega still makes bikes. You just dont see them much over here.

http://www.univega.com/

yeah..the site is in German with dealers in Germany and Czech Republik....I think? mine Deutsch is nicht gut

xhuskr · 01-16-2008, 09:06 PM

Tedroy · 01-16-2008, 09:14 PM

Now that's recycling!

Pugz · 01-17-2008, 06:12 AM

Bike looks good Coleko, I say you bring it out when we ride the loop.

ghixon · 01-17-2008, 06:43 AM

Good to see the classics back on the trails. Nice job on the retrofitting!

COLEKO · 01-18-2008, 10:59 AM

Went for a test ride early this morning at the fully loop. I started at Rosecrans at the dirt lot. The bike rides really good and climbs better than I thought. There was no problems what so ever and no flex issues on any of the climbs. Even though the bike is 29 pounds it felt super light. The rigid experience was great. I truly enjoyed it the whole ride.

Pugz · 01-18-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLEKO

Even though the bike is 29 pounds it felt super light.

That's cause it's lighter than your current bike. Hell a dh bike would probably feel the same to you.

Glad the new bike rides well.

01-16-2008, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
COLEKO The Flying Hawaiian	Finally done The wait is finally over. Its all done and ready to get dirty. The whole build came in at $242.00. I'm very proud of this build and the fact that this bike will now have a second life instead of being tossed in the trash. There's something I like about the way it looks. Maybe because its not perfect, The paint is slightly faded, Rust spots here and there and thirteen year old dirt still covers parts of the frame. The bike in stock form was heavy. The stock quill stem, handlebars, seat post were steel. That was 5 pounds right there. By replacing those I shaved off a lot of weight. But its still no light weight at 29 pounds. It almost qualifies for Push a Kona. The weight doesn't bother me to much since my current bike is at 34 pounds. Before After Special Thanks to Dino Brown, 2wheel lee, 1FG rider for the parts that helped me get this bike built. Wasn't for them the bike still wouldn't be done.

01-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	SWEET! did you ride it yet?? __________________ -Duan Dulce et Decorum Click the Button

01-16-2008, 04:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	Hum, the old panaracers! __________________ DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot! You can quote me on that! JASONMASON: Dude you didn't get lost...Thats where the trail ends!!!!

01-16-2008, 04:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Let's Ride!!! __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about? Genusmtbkr5- I like to go BOTH ways

01-16-2008, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lefty Kev Exiled Brit	Hey, I have an old Univega hardtail in the garage! My first ever mountain bike Do they even still make 'em? __________________ "Britain and America...two great nations divided by the same language." -- Winston Churchill

01-16-2008, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
2wheel_lee	Nice bike! Is the red rear tire the Coleko signature? You other bike is like that, right?

01-16-2008, 05:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	Nice Coleko! Going full rigid as well! __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

01-16-2008, 05:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
BrewMaster	Good stuff Coleko. A 29 lb SS will give you quite a workout! __________________ Solo rides are good for the soul.

01-16-2008, 07:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
1FG rider How many miles left?!	Hey, lookin good! No gears and no suspension. When is it hitting the trails??

01-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
ODB Team Sting-Ray	SS and platforms. Ugh!! Nice reclamation project, Coleko. Hope to see it on the WLC ride Saturday. __________________ tkblazer: i had carl spray my jeans on while i wore a thong

01-16-2008, 09:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
xhuskr Powered by Guinness	edit __________________ Slainte' sdyeti I am a student. The trail is my teacher. genusmtbkr5 Sign up for the pain, you'll love it. www.biketofinishms.com/teacmcrash Last edited by xhuskr; 01-16-2008 at 09:06 PM. Reason: dbl post

01-16-2008, 09:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tedroy Mt Wilson Motoboy	Good on Ya! Now that's recycling!

01-17-2008, 06:12 AM	#17 (permalink)
Pugz Fat guy in a little coat	Bike looks good Coleko, I say you bring it out when we ride the loop.

01-17-2008, 06:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
ghixon Which way did he go?	Good to see the classics back on the trails. Nice job on the retrofitting! __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

01-18-2008, 10:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
COLEKO The Flying Hawaiian	Went for a test ride early this morning at the fully loop. I started at Rosecrans at the dirt lot. The bike rides really good and climbs better than I thought. There was no problems what so ever and no flex issues on any of the climbs. Even though the bike is 29 pounds it felt super light. The rigid experience was great. I truly enjoyed it the whole ride.

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