Kona Blast 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Blast
First production 1999
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)
- 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 Gravy
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Lumpy
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: Kona OB-1
Rims manufacturerMavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlico YC-A227 B
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/42 Teeth
Cyclone
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
RST Ga (millimeters)a EL

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Scuba Yellow and Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona Thumb


Kona Blast bike review

Kona produced the Blast bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.00.
Blast bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Blast can be found in a few colors, among these colors Scuba Yellow and Red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Kona Lumpy tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Alico YC-A227 B 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 Cyclone, 24/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.