Kona Explosif 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Explosif |
| First production | 1998 |
| 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)- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: Kona BreakFront: Kona Enter |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Javva The Hub |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Bulge |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Explosif Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
Other Specs of Kona Explosif
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Bad Blue |
| Weight | 25.1 |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
| Seat post extension | Kona O-Beam |
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Kona Explosif bike review
Kona produced the Explosif bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,649.00.Explosif 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 Explosif can be found in one single color which is Bad Blue.
This bike is equiped with Front: Kona Enter tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Reynolds 853 material for the frame. Kona Bulge 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 XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 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.