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 |
| 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)- 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 GravyFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Lumpy |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: Kona OB-1 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alico YC-A227 B |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 TeethCyclone |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.5 (inches) TravelRST Ga (millimeters)a EL |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Scuba Yellow and Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKona Thumb |
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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.