1995 Kona Restoration - Bikepack Ready!
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This unrideable vintage 1995 Kona gets all the upgrades it needs to go on many bikepacking adventures. Happy camping, happy biking, and have a nice day!
Follow me on Instagram @cowboytomi for more future bike builds and bike content!
Tools Used:
Park Tool Threeway Hex Wrench - amzn.to/3qOixln
Park Tool Chain Breaker - amzn.to/3JLOVxK
Park Tool Grease Gun - amzn.to/3ERBd8M
Park Tool Pedal Wrench - amzn.to/33ahtAg
Park Tool Crank Puller (Splined) - amzn.to/3HTFzhN
Park Tool Threeway Wrench - amzn.to/3HuG01I
Bike check:
Salsa Rustler 680mm Handlebars
Salsa stem
VTG Shimano Deore XT Seatpost
VTG Selle Italia Turbo Saddle
Mavic Disc Wheelset
Avid Disc Brakes
Old/Stock Kona Brake Levers
Shimano Deore Hubs
Shimano Deore LX Crank
Shimano Deore LX 3x9 Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT 9Spd Derailleur
Shimano Classic clipless pedals
Race Face Handle Grips
WTB All Terrain 26x1.95 Tires
Eyelet Braze-On by Framebuildersupply.com Portland, OR
Disc Brake Steel Brackets by Framebuildersupply.com Portland, OR
King Cage Titanium mAnything cages 2x
King Cage Titanium Bottle cages 3x
Пікірлер: 427
Awesome job!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m a big fan of your work! There’s an oldshovel easter egg in the background as a nod. 👍🏽
@RiderBlitz1.0
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@CrispiJones
3 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi "OldShovel" was the first thing that came into my mind when I saw it :)
@nadirbechkri6422
2 жыл бұрын
Hope u answer me does kona sutra 2014 good?
@64Spokes
2 жыл бұрын
@@nadirbechkri6422 all Kona’s are good
Excellent build! I like what you've chosen to do, and these classic Kona frames deserve to live on!
@CowboyTomi
Ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
Hello from Germany, I love your contend, awesome work !
@CowboyTomi
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers from Seattle!
One of the best restoration work I must say. Converting to disk brakes and a mtb to a touring bike man its just WoW.
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Impressive job ! Congrats from France :)
@CowboyTomi
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
"Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of bike maintenance". Wonderful.
As an owner of a three old, steel Konas that is what I call a dream build..... cracking job, young man.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
6:01 love how you did the disks
Looks really good. Old steel bikes can come up a treat. You did a great job.
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
21:14 It looks amazing. Thank you for sharing this video.
@CowboyTomi
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
That's a perfect bike packing / adventure bike build in my opinion. I have a old Hahanna that's got me thinking. 2nd video in two days for me. Well done man!
Awesome work!! I had the same bike. Never thought of or could have restored like yours. Great job man.
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wow, what a awesome result of a Bike rebuild and modification. You do it very well. Best regards from germany. Stay well budy 😉👍🚴♂️
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! likewise!
Amazing restoration and conversion to disc brakes. Can't wait for more content
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mertcan6280
3 жыл бұрын
+1
That was a fantastic restoration! Now you've got a great bikepacking bike! Congrats - great job!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Dream bike!🚲🔥👍🤗
YOU ARE A SUPERSTAR COWBOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful bike! Great job!
Great rebuild and recycle. Love the braised on bits. I remember this model back in the 90s it always had great reviews I nearly bought one but went alloy instead.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
How i wish this is my bike. More vids like this one, dope work! Supporting from Philippines!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!! Thank you.
It turned out wonderful!
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s definitely one of my favs to ride!
What a groovy build! Love it!!!
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
that gave an insight of how to install a hanger for the rear disc brake calipers. Nice build!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
So inspirational, thank you for sharing
I'm enjoying these rebuild videos. Also looking forward to some bikepacking content.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Amazing job bro! The bike looks crazy good
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks BVO!
Perfect ride! Lovely bike!
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I love this build , thanks for great video
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
thank you!!
Love the build.
Well done. Good job. I did the same with a Claud Butler banshee. Turned out great. I wish you all the best with your channel.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Great Work!!!!!!!!!
Nice Restoration. Love Kona Bikes.
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Kona is great
Nice work my friend. Thanks for sharing.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Very detailed work😎 looks great 👍
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Outstanding!
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Awesome video and build 👏👏
another excellent build !!!!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Wow!! What an amazing job the weld modifications truely make it a crazy cool build. Sub'ed!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
amazing build! 👍👍👍
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great video bike looks amazing. Way to go on the welding I would have totally screwed that up. Enjoy cheers
This is a great build, Congrats!! I'm getting ready to start hacking and modifying a old 80s ATB for bikepacking myself.
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a fun one. Good luck on the build!
Great job! Way to just do it!
Very nice - I've never seen a disc conversion build filmed well. I found a very modified '92 Hahana on the curb from someone moving out last week, so far I've only put on some nice wide maxxis dth tires but this video has given me all kinds of ideas.
@TheNone724
2 жыл бұрын
oldshovel has great video about disc conversion build: Nostalgia | Bike Restoration Build | 1994 Kona Explosif
Awesome job, awesome bike!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Have fun. Sweet build.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Nice job.
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great video!
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
thank you!
Great Projekt ❤️👌
Bro you are one of a kind,nice work🇰🇭
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great build!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Amazing video.
I just fall in love🥰 superbb
Cool project and Great job buddy 👍
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Beautiful work 👌🏻
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
So impressed well done
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
GOD JOB !!!! MAN
@CowboyTomi
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Killer job bud! Love the build 👍 subscribed.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank yoU!
Awesome. Currently working on an early 2000s kona haha a for Bikepacking! Very helpful video
@CowboyTomi
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Lovely build, really nice co-ordination of colours and parts. I've just built up an '89 cinder cone and it rides amazingly well, I kept the rusty old original splatter paint as I feel like it's a bit of a classic (and I couldn't find decals nor skills to recreate it!) in fact I'm going for a pedal now. Ciao!
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
amazing! there’s something about the old Kona’s geometry that makes it just so perfect. Thank you! Cheers!
super cool project!
@CowboyTomi
10 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
Great job!!!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Nicely done.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
fisrt time here , amazing job !!! #greetings from México ! #LegiónBicicletera
Heat gun + plastic razor blade is the best way I've found to remove stickers. Never tried it for factory decals, though. Love the tremendous knife approach.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
I was worry a little seeing the welding with the sticks, but you surprised me and pull it off wonderfully. applause your effort. I live in Capital Hill area, see you around. Happy riding.
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was the cheapest and fastest option I guess, definitely learned a lot during the process! Definitely!
Nice job! Bong
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
OKUN!
been enjoying your vids man. keep it up!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@theNiiicest
3 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi do you sell these bikes or are they commissioned?
🎉🎉That's a Cowboy up Bike
Perfect, very beautiful
These 90s chromoly frames are such a great bargain, chromoly steel is a great material to make a bicycle frame of, imo the best cause it's very durable. My own commuter I built from a 90s chromoly MTB frame which I managed to convert to 650b wheels, and I use 32 gravel tires, which are my favored wheel size now 👍
Ooo WOW, Amazing KONA :)
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Nice, perfect for Bikepacking or Bike Touring
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, can’t wait to go bikepacking with this thing.
@SiklistaRepublika1987
3 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi you're welcome
Great job 👍👍👍👍
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
You got down on this restoration.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
I try my best! Thanks!!
Great job
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Man some people are just wired differently, this is fantastic work
YESSSS!! FINALLY!!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
!!!! Thank y’all for waiting patiently!!!
beautiful video and bike , greetings from colombia Tomi
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice job sir!
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@andalboyvlogs8211
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome Sir!
That's the exact same color I painted a motorcycle. 4 coats primer, 4 coats this speckled blue paint, 4 coats of clear. Wet sanding between all the layers. turned out glossy smooth.
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
This man obsessed with Park tool.
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta have the best!
Im surprised you put so much effort to that junk and made it Super cool,now everyone wants to ride
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@RiderBlitz1.0
3 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi most welcome
Can see more essence of Oldshovel now. Finding a good pair of 26" is becoming much harder for old-school stuff. Welding a caliper is giving more options. Good job!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! There’s an oldshovel easter egg in the video for the audience!
@2hiperkemanci
3 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi Yes! I can see where “sit back and relax” idea comes from.
@midorimage
2 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi 2:55?
Nice restoration 👍🏻
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AgraZulfanuddin
3 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi ur welcom
Mantap pak de,,, goodluck 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Love the restoration , by the way I painted a Redline pro line 24 the same blue👍
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Thank you!
this fork 'braze on' though :D
impressing !
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Just subscribed. Amazing bike , gorgeous color. Dig the P2 forks and the old Kona bikes.
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Welcome to the channel! P2 forks really are timeless.
I have an old 1985 Ross St Hellen's mtb I bought some bottle bosses and rack mount bosses to add to the frame. I'm a refrigeration tech so I have torches and silver solder experience. Can't wait to mod some old steel frames! You might look into powder coating for paint in the future. Here $75 they strip and coat frame and fork 1 color. $75 is worth it to remove the old paint! Only those that have hand stripped a steel frame know the work involved! Your project came out great!
@CowboyTomi
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes, I've redone the paint for this build and it is still holding up!
Fantastic!
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Good bike
Highly recommend clear coating that paint job, maybe even use a 1K or 2K clear to protect that blue and the hard work you put into those logos. Good job
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
i did happen to use clear, I just didn’t film it. thank you!
Great job. Hello from Greece...
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thank you! Cheers!
@bigmikeshooter
3 жыл бұрын
@@CowboyTomi Kona make great bikes...
Sick
@CowboyTomi
23 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
Nice find, great build... almost had a similar Kona..,it sold fast though
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Cool channel, greetings from Hamburg :)
@CowboyTomi
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow. Was not expecting to see stick welding.
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it was the cheapest option.
Great job I am in the middle of doing a bikepacking bike my self cannondale f900 98 but the paint job on it is good and will be putting mounts on the fork but I will be using the rivet type of bolt mount things lol but really like the video will be watching more good job 👍🤟🇨🇦
@CowboyTomi
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Sounds like a fun project! Rivet Nuts is a good way to go! Thank you and good luck! Happy riding.
Amazing 🤩 nice work 🔥🔥🔥I have a specialized rockhopper, 26” frame 2000 and I want to make a commuter bike and put those brakes on and the BELT DRIVE SPLITTER KEYED, but here in Florida I don't know who does that job.