KONA UNIT X ⚡️ Bringing Back Some 90s Character

back in the shop for a few more changes to the kona unit x after last week’s drivetrain experiments, i’m turning my attention to a couple of smaller details — making a custom aluminum head tube badge and applying some old-school kona decals i’ve always loved the character of kona’s mountain bikes from the 90s, and i’ve been curious about bringing a little of that aesthetic to a modern bike i’m still not entirely convinced about either of these changes, but that’s part of the fun we also managed to get outside for a little riding, and i’m still enjoying the singlespeed setup there are a few more things i’m considering, including silver cranks, tanwall tires, and possibly returning to a geared drivetrain what do you think — tanwalls or black tires? singlespeed or gears? good bikes are adjusted slowly over time a shorter video this week as i’m heading down to connecticut for the nutmeg nor’easter thanks for watching and supporting the channel ⚡️ previously on the kona unit x ⚡️ kona unit x — rethinking my modern mountain bike    • KONA UNIT X ⚡️ Rethinking My Modern Mounta...   chapters 0:00 intro 0:57 custom head tube badge 5:40 old-school kona decals 6:58 test ride outside 8:33 final thoughts