Kona Explosif 1997 Technical specs and features

General specs of Kona Explosif bicycle

Brand	Kona
Model	Explosif
First production	1997
Bike category	Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category	Mountain With Front Suspension
Bike Pricing	Check price Here ==>
Parts And Accessories	Kona Explosif Parts
Available Sizes	- 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Sniff Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid SD-2.0 Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Javva The Hub
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 220S
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials	Columbus Max
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kona Slim 165
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Tahoma Sonne IV
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ALC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG71
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Mighty 900
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Kona Explosif Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Kona Explosif

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors	- Matte mustard
Weight	Not Available
Pedals details	Wellgo WPD-700
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Expedia
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310

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Kona Explosif bike review

Kona produced the Explosif bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,649.00.
Explosif bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Explosif can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte mustard .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220S, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers braking system and Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Columbus Max material for the frame. Kona Slim 165 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Explosif to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Mighty 900, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG71 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.