Kona Explosif 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Explosif |
| First production | 1997 |
| 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 | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona SniffFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Javva The Hub |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Columbus Max |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Slim 165 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ALC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG71 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSugino Mighty 900 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Explosif Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Kona Explosif
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Matte mustard |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-700 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterTahoma DP 310 |
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Kona Explosif bike review
Kona produced the Explosif bike in 1997 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) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Explosif can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte mustard .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220S, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers braking system and Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Columbus Max material for the frame. Kona Slim 165 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 Sugino Mighty 900, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG71 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.