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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Kona Explosif and 2003 Kona Explosif.
- Equipment
2006 Kona Explosif has 20 mm more front travel than 2003 Kona Explosif in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2006 Kona Explosif
2003 Kona Explosif
Overview
Model Year
2006
2003
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Explosif
Explosif
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,349.00
$1,399.00
Colors
Green
Chute Blue
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 19", 20"
16", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Dedacciai SAT Butted Cromoly
True Temper OX Platinum
Fork
Marzocchi Fondo Race 1 Lock-Up, 100mm travel
Marzocchi MX Pro, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Race Face RIDE XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Prodigy XC, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face SRX ISIS
TruVativ ISIS Team SL
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC levers
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Aheadset STS
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Easton EA30 PG Riser
Race Face Prodigy Flatbar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Easton EA30
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
WTB Laser V Sport
SDG Satellite SL
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
IRD Quad 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Disc
Shimano HB-M525
Rims
Sun DS2-XC
Sun Rims Mach 4
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.20" Nokian NBT
26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.