2003 Kona Stinky Frame

2003 Stinky in size small.
I believe these have 6” travel, has a Fox Van R coil shock.
135mm quick release rear hub size.
BBB seatpost there for it and a clamp.
Hussefelt cranks. Bearings spin fine and don’t have play.
No cracks on chainstay/swingarm.
No cracks on front triangle.
Shock works ok.
Headset fitted to it, unsure of its quality. 1-1/8” forks only.

I bought this as a full bike for some of the parts on it and it’s way too small for me, otherwise I would have refurbished it!

It’s not the worst by any means but I didn’t want to list this as “parts or not working” as it was being used perfectly well until now, however it will need some work to make a nice clean bike out of it. I noticed a very small crack starting to form on the lower bushing clamp on the seat stay, it was professionally welded and given a quick spray black to take the rawed metal look away. Being 7005 aluminium, it doesn’t require extensive heat treatment and ageing is suitable enough to retain most of the strength back. I would have no worries about it after this repair. This can be seen in the close up photo.

Being 19 years old it has its fair share of chips, cable rub and nicks but there’s no big dents or anything that will seriously affect it’s strength. The bearings don’t have any wobble, but the rocker link feels a bit gritty, I would recommend changing the bearings before they develop play. The shock bushings will need replacement.

This would make a cool wee retro bike for someone if it was powdercoated and had new decals. Offers! Collection preferred in Co. Down or i can post it UK only.