Kona Explosif 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Explosif
First production 2002
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Explosif Parts   
Available Sizes - 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 tire26 X 1.80 (inches) Tioga Factory SL
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturerMavic X221
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper OX Platinum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Prodigy Flatbar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Prodigy ISIS
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Explosif Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi MXR

Other Specs of Kona Explosif

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Grey
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Satellite
Seat post extensionAmerican Classic


Kona Explosif bike review

Kona produced the Explosif bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,399.00.
Explosif bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Explosif can be found in one single color which is Grey.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used True Temper OX Platinum material for the frame. Race Face Prodigy Flatbar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Explosif to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Race Face Prodigy.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Prodigy ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.