Kona BLAST 2003 VS Trek 8500 2004 specs comparison
Kona Blast
General Infos| Model | Blast |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray and Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Factory |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro XC Levers Tektro XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano QR Front: Formula XC |
| Rims manufacturer | Strong |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | VP Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ Five-D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi EXR Comp |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Aluminum |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comfort Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Super X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Bontrager Race Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
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 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RL |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
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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