Kona BLAST 2009 VS Kona HOSS 2005 specs comparison

Kona Blast 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Blast

General Infos
Model Blast
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Black Metallic
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex ACE-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeFSA Powerdrive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
FSA Alpha Drive
Gear shift leversShimano Acera
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2 With Turnkey

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


Kona Hoss 2005 comparison online with competitors

Kona Hoss

General Infos
Model Hoss
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Silver Matte
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM24
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ LE OS
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ XR 3D OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Blaze
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Hoss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp

Other Specs of Kona Hoss

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR Dual Clamp


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