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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    1994 Kona Explosif had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1995 Kona Explosif.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1994 Kona ExplosifSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

1995 Kona ExplosifSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear26.6 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.

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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Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
1994 Kona Explosif
1995 Kona Explosif
Overview
Model Year
1994
1995
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Explosif
Explosif
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
$1,399.00
Colors
—
Red metallic
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
24.7 lb
24.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange Prestige chromoly
Columbus Max
Fork
Marzocchi XC-51 air/oil
Marzocchi XCR
Fork Material
—
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters
Suntour XC Pro top-mount
Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 700, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino Mighty 900 Compact, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Super Shuttle
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
LXT Superlight
Shimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Kona 879 AG with Kool Stop shoes brakes, levers
Ritchey Logic brakes, Kona Race Light High Command levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
—
1 1/8" Kona Race Light Control Center
Handlebar
Kona Slim 150 titanium
Bontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Kona Race Light Velocity
Kona Race Light Velocity
Saddle
Kona Race Light, titanium rails
Kona Race Light Equilibrium
Seatpost
Kona Race Light O-Beam
Kona Race Light O-Beam, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT w/suspension front axle
Rims
Mavic 230, 36-hole
Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
Kona A:\Drive
26 x 2.00" Kona Mr. Dirt kevlar
Rear Tire
—
26 x 2.00" Kona The Cleaner kevlar
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1054.1 mm
1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
38.1 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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