Oldshovel Kona Cinder Cone Custom Build

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[@radioactivepotato2068]

"There's something really special, about those mid 90s Konas." *Subscribed

[@oldshovel]

There truly is. Thanks for watching

[@felinebline7154]

They are ultra kool. I have a Kona YeeHa. I've had people beg me to sell it. One guy over a grand.

[@vpcogworks]

The paint job - and the whole build - turned out absolutely perfect! I love every single bit on this one, keep them coming!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@ownagecakes9938]

@@oldshovel No, thank you. you obviously put alot of work into this one.

[@ravenone6255]

Could I send you my bike for repaint😁

[@garyu3875]

You're inspiring me. I had an old Cinder Cone that was stolen, and now I want to find one and rebuild it.

[@oldshovel]

They’re awesome

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

You and everyone else. Mine was a fire mountain tho. Did you know Kona’s are the most stolen bike ever made?!

[@damiendale8384]

Stuck at home with covid and can stop binge watching your channel, picked up a KHS descent and can't wait to start restoring it with a few modern touches.

[@Korina42]

Nice job, as always, but I really loved that blue; it looked like a perfect candidate for a resto mod.

[@Lofty2006]

That's it... In the new year... My old Sunn is getting finished, I don't care what it takes! I love every one of these builds... Well done again!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@sebahattinsaral]

the music slowly starts to fade in as he crunches through gears.. every video man i love your channel

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks

[@deanoloughlin6129]

The simplicity of that bike and the build. Is beautiful. Big love from the uk 🇬🇧 ❤

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Dean

[@DrMatthewLuttrell]

You’re right about the Konas. Special indeed, way ahead of their time. Definitely my next pickup and restoration.

[@saiZerFPV]

Watching this is very therapeutic 😍😍

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@iamlyam79]

I love my 1992 Kona Hei Hei Ti. You’re correct, those early Konas are lovely.

[@maxlabarbera5797]

Those decals came up a treat! Especially like the Old Shovel text on the top tube 😃! An exceptional result. Another beautiful 90’s Kona given new life. These frames are very special indeed.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@rolux4853]

How’s the geometry on these bikes? I wanna build myself a nice 80s/90s mtb for cruising around, but since I’m having problems with my neck I can’t ride them in a stretched out riding position.. That’s the reason why I really lover modern enduro bikes, you sit very upright on them, almost like on a touring bicycle. Are there old mtbs out there with such a upright seating position or are all of them stretched out that you have to ride them with a forward leaned back and up bent neck? I know that’s a pretty weird and specific request, but maybe you could put me in the right direction..

[@matticus6339]

I find myself watching some of your builds over and over. Beautiful Kona and love that VooDoo build also. Fantastic.

[@Vitusvonatzinger]

Maybe I have been missing out on build channels that go the extra mile, but I don’t know if I’ve ever seen more impressive results from a goddamn shake can. Wow.

[@slowwerthensnot]

Pretty amazing build, thanks for the watching

[@samonthe]

You have just rebuilded it to last another 20 year. Way too cool

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@crewkatie9875]

I wish other people felt this way about older bikes like this...I always have and enjoy rebuilding them and showing them on my channel. So many people think if you don’t have the latest bike then it’s garbage. I’ve never had a bike newer than 2004 which was a Kona Stinky I built. Keep it up...ps. it’s easier to put the wheel on if you leave one of the brake arms off until after it mounted ;)

[@hardtailparty]

You KILLED IT! That paint masking was fantastic! I couldn't agree more, those mid 90s konas were SO GOOD! This has got to be one of my favorite of your builds. I love the budget constraint. You killed it.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Steve. Someday I need to have you test ride and review some of my builds like you do other hardtails.

[@hardtailparty]

@@oldshovel that would be so much fun

[@ikertolosa]

@@hardtailparty Amen!

[@jonmopar7917]

In the crazy world we live in, a guy rebuilding an old mountain bike seems so perfect. Keep up the great work! Love the kona

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@aimusoorii4484]

I love the look of old bikes

[@oldshovel]

Dido

[@monkist]

Hey this could easily be one of your - if not THE - best (looking) restoration by far! You managed to achieve the best of both worlds and make it modern enough while maintaining that original 90s feel that we oh so love! Hats off to you!

[@jknoke83]

It's so satisfying to watch your builds. I really see a lot of love that goes into your builds.

[@johnnydoe66]

I have to say this build is one of my favorites....That Marzocchi looks perfect on that Kona

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks

[@ownagecakes9938]

Yes

[@edwardmilewski4361]

Just absolutely beautiful....stance, color, components....everything

[@cap2c484]

My gosh that turned out absolutely beautiful. The effect of your multi layer paint and sticker placement is fabulous. Very much enjoyed watching your build. Thank you!

[@guggino88]

Love the bomber. Classic fork.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@CargoBikeCowboy]

All of your work turns out BEAUTIFUL because you put your heart into it. I am so glad that there are people like you in the world to restore these old bicycles and give them new life.

[@olafolinger2711]

Beautiful vintage rebuild! Well done! Huge respect!

[@ryangover1000]

A road bike restoration would be nice on this channel ! Great video once again

[@bozstitch]

Thumbs up yet again. Half-way through I began to think that the bike was being pampered not just restored. Your workshop is a treatment room for bicycles. A place where they come for rest, recuperation and rehab. Just as people would go for a massage the bikes come in for a complete refit :)

[@oldshovel]

I like that thought. 🙌

[@alexfunes1466]

Great job with this restore. You do such excellent work making something that appears to have no life left and give it new life. Keep the videos coming too. Thanks!!

[@shawneedog1]

I've never wanted a bike this bad. Had one of these in college. Amazing job man

[@spaceghost5026]

Thank you for showing the product packaging along the way. Sweet bike! Good work

[@csttd1126]

This is not a KONA..this is a masterpiece !!! Shame on you Kona because you don't paint bikes like old shovel..Man..you are an artist..

[@davidmarshall235]

I love 1990' s Kona steel frames they just look so right. Love the way you update but still retain the feel beautiful job makes me feel good so thankyou.

[@SLbushwacker66]

Been waitin for this!!! This is one of my fav builds so far. Love the modern 1x, those *awesome* XT v-brakes, the marzocchi and everything. Perfect bike

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@ownagecakes9938]

Yes

[@mr_cleaner_upper8645]

Beauty! I had a Cinder Cone (splatter paint and solid fork) until 2022. I brazed on rack mounts for panniers and rode it to bike tour North America, Europe and Japan over the decades. Last summer I rebuilt it and donated it to a bike charity (along with a Diamondback Viper BMX from my teenage years). I hope it’s next riders enjoy it as much as I did!

[@jackwilson8651]

The paint on this build is probably your best ever. Lovely.

[@44Paulbowman]

Wow! What an amazing rebirth. I have that exact bike and I bought it brand new in 1995. The bike shop installed Manitou shocks and damn I had da bomb of a bike. Still got her and she's for sale.

[@caseypleasant1922]

Just a great bike..... you always do everything to perfection.....I swear I smile every time I see you put the coins in the grips before you put them on the handlebars.... that takes me straight back to my childhood....... my friends and I had our regular bikes and then we had one "community" bike that way all kinda shared and used when we didn't wanna trash our regular bikes with some of the crazy stuff we used to do...... there will never be a more simple and fun time in life than when you're a young teen and you are out riding bikes with your friends all day

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

THAT is a beautiful build. Kona & Trek had the nicest frames of that time period to put new school bits on. I came across a Kona Explosif that someone threw out. I gave it to my riding buddy and he rebuilt it nice. I have a 90's Trek 820 that I want to build up now, but I want to leave the original paint job, give it a good cleaning & clear coat it like they're doing now with vintage pick-up trucks & hot rods. NICE work OS.

[@154Jamesp]

My favorite build of yours by far. Do you have a video where you go into detail about doing a 1X conversion?

[@meadows408]

spectacular paint job, thanks

[@troyy2307]

Love the whole paint job! Especially the look of the head tube badge and your old shovel logo on the top tube!

[@matthewrowlands5793]

Amazing job! I loved watching this as my first proper mtb was a 96 Kona Koa with an alloy frame and a Project 2 rigid fork!

[@MinTieS.]

Absolutely fantastic! Your decal and painting work has progressed so much over your videos. This one was just a whole new level! Loved the build!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@timmayhorn3731]

I am with you on the Kona's. Such great quality.

[@user-vz9ft9wm8s]

GORGEOUS bike resto. Im fanning myself over here

[@esiu74]

This has literally inspired me to pull out my mid-90’s Rocky Mountain Hammer Race out of my parents’ shed. Now that I don’t live at home so I just don’t have the tools to do an overhaul on it. Guess I have to take it to a local bike shop. But what nostalgia these videos bring!

[@bockjess]

90s! Probably just my nostalgia but those were the best times for mountain bikes. I wish more folks would give these old bikes the respect they deserve. I walked into a bike shop on my GT LTS1 just looking for a cable and the kid looked at the LX shifter and said I wouldn't even know how to take that apart. How old is that? You should just get new components. HA! No, I just need the cable, I'll be installing it myself.

[@oldshovel]

Amen my friend. Amen. Awesome awesome awesomeness.

[@bockjess]

@@oldshovel Awe man, I didn't even give you the big thanks for bringing back so many good memories! You deserve it so THANKS! The frames I still see sometimes it's the old components are the real treat for me.

[@963460]

I have a Kona Blast 2005 that I absolutely love. You are doing wonderful work👍👍👍

[@brettneuberger6466]

Wow. That decal work was impressive. Super cool bike.

[@sunreindeerfog]

I always want to see/ hear how they ride after your treatment! Great video as usual mate.

[@nikolaibohachevsky2301]

What a beaut..! Should have known that fork was coming as soon as the olive paint went down...haha; nice!

[@oldshovel]

Lol 😂

[@egh43]

Wow!!! I have a 1996 Kona Lava Dome. I definitely need to consider pulling it out and giving it new life!!!

[@ridefaster6802]

The paint jobs just keep getting better and better! Great detail on this build!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@paulwatson-work3544]

This is a great build with a some nice modern touches. Reminds me of the 94' rockhopper that I ride as my commuter bike. I really like the simple standards that are easily worked on at home, rather than needing specialist tools in the bike shop.

[@rodrigovelasquez744]

Dan ganas que no se acabe nunca el nuevo capítulo...felicitaciones una vez más👍👍

[@corynardin]

I'm still waiting for your detailed video on how you do decals.

[@Gordonhaymes]

11.49 for those of us without an airline.. try hairspray to lube the grips on...dries super grippy . Thank you for putting another classic back on the trail 👀🇨🇭🤘

[@oldshovel]

Agreed. Hairspray works great.

[@solares2001]

what an amazing build. Makes me miss my old red Cannondale M300 that was stolen 4 years ago.

[@kevegghead]

Quality paint job, I had a hahanna from that era. I loved the bike it was sadly stolen from me. Always had a soft spot for kona👍

[@andreapatto79]

It's wonderful! Bravo. Very good recovery

[@nickb9563]

Awesome build. I just bought a 1993 kona fire mountain that has a set of girvin vector 2's. The frame is so cool and with a set of more modern 2.3x26" tires it's shockingly comfortable over trails and jumps.

[@landyr71]

Awesome build! 👏🏼 love the paint combination 👍🏼

[@danpye9491]

Another beautiful build. I always look forward to seeing your bike builds. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@celynjones4958]

Perfect. I have a '97 AA, '98 Cinder Cone, and "03 Kula Deluxe all with Marzocci forks. Your work outdid the originals 👍🏻

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@richardthomson7976]

Stunning build, love everything about it, one of your best. Loved Konas (and loads of other brands) back then, a great era for MTBs. I have a '96 Bontrager Privateer that I've had since new with a Pace RC35 fork. I will never get rid of it ever, it's been used, abused, crashed, bashed and dropped but still has most of its original parts. Doesn't get used much nowadays as my old body struggles with the geometry, narrow bars etc but by god, I love that bike.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@ronwhite8503]

Old Konas are my thing too. I have a 90's Cinder Cone and Lava Dome and have just treated myself to an 853 Explosif frame. The way they ride makes them my go to bikes in my "squadron".

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@danato22]

I just love this project Congratulations!

[@LawrenceButcher]

Awesome, I have a '96 Cindercone I'm midway through giving a refresh. Great work

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@matthewdimmick2503]

That turned out really nice. Just fantastic looking.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@YoungDoug13]

Was nervous when I saw the old derailleur going on. Surprised it handles the wider range. Killer build as always. Someone give this channel a dropper post sponsorship!

[@oldshovel]

Lol. Those droppers are hard to find for some of these older bikes. This one has an odd seat tube size of 27.0mm odd and hard to find I was happy to have this Thompson one that fit.

[@YoungDoug13]

@@oldshovel 27.2? Or straight up 27? With the popularity of gravel bikes and people getting progressively rowdier on them I've seen some 27.2 droppers. Not cheap tho.

[@jp93309]

Awesome build! Wish I had someone like you nearby to consult on my 94 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR drop bar 1x gravel conversion.

[@chrisoverbey7232]

Wider handlebars and a 1x drivetrain on old hardtails looks fantastic. Awesome job as usual.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@peterderuiter2937]

turned out really well

[@jb_sf5]

enjoyed watching your build... inspiring...thanks for sharing...

[@doubletrackdodger2512]

Nice use of that fork! It looks sweet on that bike!

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

Oury grips are my fave. Watching you build this bike reminds me of spiritual meditation... great build.

[@mendozar03]

Such an awesome build!

[@_CrankZilla]

Turned out so dope!

[@the_nondrive_side]

Mid-90s Kona.. My friend Tim agrees 100% having ran these until recently getting a Marin 27.5 while I've went from Gary Fisher woo hoo thru to XC8 and an Opus Zermatt as a Gravel Bike. That rear cassette and GoatLink look familiar. 11-40t 8spd cassette works with Alivio MXR gripshift and 28/38/48 just fine. I would like to see mechanical disc front on this. I had a red Hoo Koo E Koo with RockShox Judy disc front. Loved that bike so much it kept me riding treks The thumbnail.. I had to watch this build

[@amarhussainphotography]

Beautiful bike restoration

[@carlogalindo]

So simple yet beautiful build!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@johnherzel718]

This one is the one that I like best. Mostly because it's the same bike I used to have, only mine was with the rigid project 2 fork. I had other suspension (full & hardtail) bikes, but none had the magic ride of the Kona. The red paint really pops! Thanks 👍

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@patrickpierce-ruhland1558]

This bike looks beautiful. I am about to get an old 2000 Gary fisher sugar 3, and I’m stoked to start working on it.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@DavoKC]

I've watched this video so many times. I LOVE this bike. That looks like a bike I would have a hard time seeing in my garage, and not jumping on it for a "quick" ride.

[@frenzgraph]

Stickers and painting on headtube is awesome!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@eliwees9294]

Thank you for not using Wake bars on this one, this Kona deserved better

[@oldshovel]

Lol

[@leopozzo09]

That blue kona that you restored a while ago was awesome and so is this one !! I really enjoy your work ! greetings from Argentina

[@oldshovel]

Thanks 🙏

[@felinebline7154]

The paint appears to be very hi quality. Super colors.

[@jonathandixon8456]

Had a 97 Cinder cone in a fantastic blue colour ....wish I still had it !

[@carljepp]

I still ride my 2005 Cinder Cone and I don’t think I’ll ever part with it. This video made me so happy

[@oldshovel]

Awesome

[@ownagecakes9938]

Yes

[@vladimirzavyalov]

Has been a pleasure to watch your work! And also nice to see the evolution of your channel from tools to 90s bike restoration! 💪👍

[@ProfessorGalileu]

One of the best you have done.

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@_xnk7257]

The head tube badge turned out so well!!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks

[@LannnMannn]

This may be my favorite bike you've ever done! I, too, have an affinity for Konas. Great stuff!

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks

[@ownagecakes9938]

Yes

[@fubene5495]

Got same model in orange back in the day, i miss her so much ^^

[@elrinconderoller1560]

Beatiful!! Seems like my Grisley Mega 10 whit Marzocchi Bomber MX Comp 125mm

[@ryanedden5142]

Probably my fave build of yours yet! and that's saying a lot! keep up the amazing work.

[@oldshovel]

Awesome thanks