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Mountain · Non-electric

2010 Kona Blast

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $749.00

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Mountain · Non-electric

2012 Kona Blast

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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At a glance

Key differences

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

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Kona Blast and 2012 Kona Blast.

Gearing comparison

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

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Kona Blast42/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed

Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2012 Kona Blast42/34/24T · 11–34T · 9-speed

Lowest0.71:1Highest3.82:1Total range541%

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

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

2010 Kona Blast

2012 Kona Blast

Overview

Model Year

2010

2012

Brand

Kona

Model

Blast

Bicycle Type

Mountain bike, front suspension

Mountain

Original MSRP

$749.00

Not documented

Colors

Black/Teal

Black/Red/White

Sizes

14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"

14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22

Weight

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Frameset

Frame Construction

TIG-welded

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Frame Material

Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum

Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum

Fork

RockShox Dart 2 w/turnkey, 100mm travel

RockShox XC 32 100mm

Fork Material

Aluminum/steel, single crown

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Drivetrain

Component Group

Mountain Mix

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Shifters

Shimano Acera

Shimano Alivio 9spd Rapidfire

Front Derailleur

Shimano Acera, 31.8mm clamp

Shimano Alivio

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Shimano Deore 9 spd

Crankset

FSA Alpha Drive, 42/32/22 teeth

Shimano M430 42/34/24

Bottom Bracket

FSA Powerdrive

Shimano

BB Shell Width

73mm

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Cassette

Shimano HG50

Shimano HG20 9spd 11-34t

Rear Cogs

8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

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Chain

KMC HG40

Shimano HG-53

Pedals

Wellgo LU-A9

Brakes

Tektro auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc w/7" rotor front/tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc w/6" rotor rear brakes, Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic levers

Avid Elixir 1 180/160mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

1 1/8" threadless TH

TH No. 10

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Handlebar Extensions

Not included

—

Stem

Kona XC/BC

Kona XC/Road

Saddle

WTB Speed V Sport SE

WTB Valcon Sport SE

Seatpost

Kona Thumb

Kona Thumb Offset

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

Front: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M475 disc

Formula Disc Shimano M475 Disc

Rims

Alex ACE-18

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Spokes

Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)

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Front Tire

26 x 2.10" Kenda Komodo

Maxxis Aspen 26 X 2.1"

Wheel Size

26" wheels

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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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