Kona Explosif 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Explosif |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Kona Explosif 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) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Slick Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid Arch Rival 40 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Ritchey Pro S |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X221S |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Kona Explosif Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Kona Explosif
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and XT |
| Available colors | - Phantom Grey and Bomber Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Sport |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comp Belair |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterInterloc Quad II |
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Kona Explosif bike review
Kona produced the Explosif bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.00.Explosif bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Explosif can be found in a few colors, among these colors Phantom Grey and Bomber Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory XC Slick kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221S. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid Arch Rival 40 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Front: Ritchey Pro S, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Reynolds 853 material for the frame. Ritchey ForceLite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Explosif to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.