Kona BLAST 2011 VS Softride FIRESTORM 1998 specs comparison
Kona BLAST
General InfosModel | BLAST |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brilliant blue |
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 | 26x2.1 (inches) Maxxis Aspen |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26x2.1 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M445 LeversShimano M445 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 DiscFront: Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-18 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. Stainless Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and Road |
Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/34/24t TeethShimano FC-M430 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Kona BLAST Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Tora TK Coil |
Other Specs of Kona BLAST
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A9 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Valcon Sport SE |
Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |

Softride Firestorm
General InfosModel | Firestorm |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Shimano STX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims CR17A |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Firestorm Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket MountShimano STX-RC Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
Fork material | Linkage CrownAluminum |
Fork type | AMP Research F3 XC |
Other Specs of Softride Firestorm
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Uno |
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 Softride Firestorm manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Firestorm Mountain bike here