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2010 Kona Blast · 2012 Kona Blast

Specification2010 Kona Blast2012 Kona Blast
Overview
Model year20102012
BrandKonaKona
ModelBlastBlast
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain
Archive ID203042025536
Original MSRP$749.00—
ColorsBlack/TealBlack/Red/White
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded—
Frame materialKona All Mountain Butted AluminumKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum
ForkRockShox Dart 2 w/turnkey, 100mm travelRockShox XC 32 100mm
Fork materialAluminum/steel, single crown—
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain Mix—
ShiftersShimano AceraShimano Alivio 9spd Rapidfire
Front derailleurShimano Acera, 31.8mm clampShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore 9 spd
CranksetFSA Alpha Drive, 42/32/22 teethShimano M430 42/34/24
Bottom bracketFSA PowerdriveShimano
BB shell width73mm—
CassetteShimano HG50Shimano HG20 9spd 11-34t
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth—
ChainKMC HG40Shimano HG-53
PedalsWellgo LU-A9Wellgo LU-A9
Brakes
BrakesTektro auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc w/7" rotor front/tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc w/6" rotor rear brakes, Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic leversAvid Elixir 1 180/160mm
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless THTH No. 10
HandlebarKona XC/BC RiserKona XC/BC Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemKona XC/BCKona XC/Road
SaddleWTB Speed V Sport SEWTB Valcon Sport SE
SeatpostKona ThumbKona Thumb Offset
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M475 discFormula Disc Shimano M475 Disc
RimsAlex ACE-18—
SpokesStainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)—
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda KomodoMaxxis Aspen 26 X 2.1"
Wheel size26" wheels—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.