For Sale: Kona Minute cargo bike

Dexif · 17-01-2022 10:52pm #1

Hi all,

Selling my 2013 Kona MinUte. It's the 18 inch model. This is the smaller of the two sizes (it used to come in 20" also), I am 6 foot and it's fine for me. The Brooks B17 in the photos is not included.

Included are the two original Kona massive pannier bags, which fold up quite neatly when not in use. These are easily removable from the rear and can be used individually also. I also have a (rusty but usable) Dutch style front rack which you are welcome to.

If you want to use it for kids, I also have a child seat which is great for older kids (my 7 year old used it) and fits nicely on the back (with the flat deck removed) whilst also leaving space for panniers behind it. It has adjustable foot rests which fold back up when not in use.

The bike is in perfect working order but is 9 years old so has the usual paint chips and spots of rust on some bolts here and there - but only cosmetic stuff. It flies along and handles like a normal city bike but with loads of carrying capacity on the rear deck. Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres on it with plenty of life left. Full details of the model are at http://2013.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=minute#1

Looking for €250 (without the saddle). Bike is for collection only in Ballsbridge.

Thanks for looking.

CramCycle · 17-01-2022 11:50pm

I'll offer 200, can collect anyday mid week from Ballsbridge.

Dexif · 18-01-2022 1:34pm

Thanks CramCycle, would you meet half way at 225?

fat bloke · 18-01-2022 2:44pm

Offer asking pending inspection

Dexif · 18-01-2022 3:23pm

Thanks fat bloke. I think as you offered the asking first then it goes to you by the forum rules, regardless of whether CramCycle matches? Am I right?

magicbastarder · 18-01-2022 4:35pm

generally, yes, unless it's an asking with a condition that is impractical, e.g. 'i won't be able to inspect it until the next double moon'.

'pending inspection' would be a fair condition.

Dexif · 18-01-2022 4:54pm

Perfects thanks MB. Moving to pm...

Dexif · 18-01-2022 9:02pm

Just collected by fat bloke. Pleasure to deal with again!

fat bloke · 18-01-2022 11:18pm

So ah... Does anyone need anything from Tesco?? 😁

Trekker09 · 18-01-2022 11:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118497423#Comment_118497423

Can you deliver a pizza down to Kilkenny, ta 😉

CramCycle · 19-01-2022 10:54am

Sorry I missed your replies, let me know if it doesn't work out Fat Bloke

fat bloke · 19-01-2022 5:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118498564#Comment_118498564

I tend to have a bit of garage turnover alright and if it stops getting used it'll get the door sharpish. But I took it to school today and it was wonderful!

I have a lot of bikes but I think this my first ever bicycle 😂. For the rest of the school year I've to do two days in a school in the city and I realised yesterday they've no place at all for bike parking, well at least not nice bike parking. I cycled in on my Aeroad and had to leave it outside all day behind a rusty aul prefab and I was glad it still there in the evening. So the Kona was fantastic. A Dutch, head in the air trundle in in the morning. Not much slower than the Aeroad and you can actually use the bike lanes cos of the comfortable ride. Full mudguard protection for the slightly damp spin home, and it actually steers and cycles beautifully.

Plan is to use if til June anyway and then see after that. It's very big/long for our shed so it might get matching orders for that, but for the moment it's perfect.

Oh and centre stands!!! - Genius!!

Motorbikes are the same, all the race-bikers turning their noses up at the granny tourers and their centre stands - until you get a bike that has one and see how bloody clever and useful they are!

MojoMaker · 21-01-2022 9:27am

"Not much slower than the Aeroad".

Somebody should tweet that to Canyon.

fat bloke · 21-01-2022 9:59am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118510213#Comment_118510213

Ha ha ha 🤣. I won't be taking it up the gap just yet.

I did have me first cargo gig though!

Another handy thing about it is it's lot more of a one-size-fits-all than other bike shapes. Drop the saddle and either of my daughters can take it for a spin. It's probably fractionally too small for me, the saddle is on the limit mark and could still come up a cm, and the bars could be higher, but it's fine. The gas thing is that everyone I've put up on it to go for a spin - within three turns of the pedal they have smiles on their faces. It's a very pleasurable thing to cycle.

Dexif · 21-01-2022 2:35pm

This thread had turned into something like someone watching their ex move on with their life without you 😭 😭...

Seriously though, great you're enjoying it fat bloke. It's a great bike...

WOT · 21-01-2022 3:00pm

Need a washing machine moved if you are free over the weekend?

fat bloke · 21-01-2022 5:11pm

Hahaha. I'm showing her a good time around town 😂.

Of all the fine carbon I have to display, would you believe I got my first "Nice bike" ever from a passing stranger today outside a cafe. And a woman at that! Is there no end to its abilities!!?! 😁