Kona Explosif 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Kona |
Model | Explosif |
First production | 1996 |
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 2.10 (inches) Kona Scratch Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Sniff |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop Levers Magura Hydraulic HS11 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Columbus Max |
Frame type | Welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum Easton |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Race Light Velocity |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Kona Race Light Impact |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 119 (millimeters) Spindle Curve ZVL |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Curve OM |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Explosif Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Kona Explosif
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Available colors | - Green - satin |
Weight | 24.2 |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-96A |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kona O-Beam |
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Kona produced the Explosif bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.
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 Green and satin .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Magura Hydraulic HS11 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Columbus Max material for the frame. Easton, aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Explosif to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona Race Light Velocity.
For the smoothest biking experience Curve OM, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.