Kona Blast 2005 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Blast |
| First production | 2005 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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)- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 LeversShimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 DiscFront: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Black Eye |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ LE |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ Five-D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi MZ Comp |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-A9 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Sport |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
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Kona Blast bike review
Kona produced the Blast bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $699.00.Blast bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Blast can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Black Eye, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers braking system and Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Kona 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 TruVativ Five-D, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore RapidFire gear shift levers.