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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 2011 Kona BLAST.
- Identity & price
2010 Kona Blast had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2011 Kona BLAST.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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
2011 Kona Blast
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Blast
Blast
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$749.00
$849.00
Colors
Black/Teal
Brilliant blue
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Aluminum
Frame Material
Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Fork
RockShox Dart 2 w/turnkey, 100mm travel
RockShox Tora TK Coil, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/steel, single crown
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera, 31.8mm clamp
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
FSA Alpha Drive, 42/32/22 teeth
Shimano FC-M430, 42/34/24t teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Powerdrive
Shimano
BB Shell Width
73mm
—
Cassette
Shimano HG50
Shimano HG30
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC HG40
Shimano HG53
Pedals
Wellgo LU-A9
Wellgo LU-A9
Brakes
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
Shimano M445 brakes, Shimano M445 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless TH
Fsa
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC Riser
Kona XC/BC Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona XC/BC
Kona XC/Road
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport SE
WTB Valcon Sport SE
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Front: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Rims
Alex ACE-18
Alex ACE-18
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless stainless, 15/14ga. (1.8/2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Kenda Komodo
26x2.1" Maxxis Aspen
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26x2.1" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.