Kona BLAST 2008 VS Trek 8500 2001 specs comparison

Kona Blast
General InfosModel | Blast |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Green |
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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear LeversHayes MX-4 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 DiscFront: KK Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-18 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
Headset size | TH |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Powerdrive |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethFSA Alpha Drive Exo |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Dart 2 With Turnkey |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A9 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport SE |
Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |

Trek 8500
General InfosModel | 8500 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Red-Gloss Black |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Bontrager Super-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL LeversAvid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Dolomite |
Rims manufacturer | Rear: Rolf Dolomite AssymetricFront: Rolf Dolomite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Modified |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethBontrager Race |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Blast bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Blast Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here