Kona Blast 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Blast
First production 2008
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Blast 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)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear Levers
Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex ACE-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsKona All Mountain Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset sizeTH

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Powerdrive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
FSA Alpha Drive Exo
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2 With Turnkey

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


Kona Blast bike review

Kona produced the Blast bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.00.
Blast bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Blast can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex ACE-18. Kona equiped this exact model with Hayes MX-4 disc brakes, Avid FR-5 front/Avid FR- 5 rear levers braking system and Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano M475 disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum material for the frame. Kona Aluminum Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blast to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona Control.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Alpha Drive Exo, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio gear shift levers.