Members' Machinery

By Mike Davis

BIKEmagic members have, between them, put together some unique bikes. Some were done on the cheap, some have had loads of money thrown at them, some have a particular purpose in mind while others were created "because they could". They have something in common though. They're all special in their own ways, and they're all loved. And here they all are...

If you've got a bike that you think would be at home here, drop us a line and tell us about it. We're looking for a couple of hundred words about what makes it such a special bike and what the thinking was behind it, plus a couple of pictures of the whole bike and any particular highlights.

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Paul Clifton

Posted: 21/03/07 15:47:26 26

blinged up kona kikapu
its a 2005 model the only full susser i could afford at the time how ever over a year i have now blinged it up and i hope you agree it looks sweet.
its got xt hollowtec crank with front and back xt mechs and the new two way xt triggers.thompson elite stem and bars ,mavic 717 disc with dt swiss black double butted spokes on hope xc hubs,and hope mono6ti brakes with braided hoses,and a few hope finishing bits on .a rockshox recon u turn front fork(not the best but its good enough for me)and a fox vanilla rl with lock out and rebound.the only thing whats standard on the bike is the seat .anything else ?no i dont think so i love it and very proud of it so id like to share it and see what the other mtb`ers think thanks ...

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