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
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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)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Black Eye
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ LE
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Comp

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Sport
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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.