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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 Kona Explosif.
- Identity & price
2002 Kona Explosif had an original MSRP $900 lower than 2000 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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.8; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.8; 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.
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.
Specification
2002 Kona Explosif
2000 Kona Explosif
Overview
Model Year
2002
2000
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Explosif
Explosif
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,399.00
$2,299.00
Colors
Grey
Rock Red & White
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
True Temper OX Platinum
Easton SC7000 Scandium alloy
Fork
Marzocchi MXR, 3.15" travel
Rock Shox Sid SL, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Race Face Prodigy ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS
Shimano BB-ES70
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Avid SD-Mag brakes, Avid SD-Mag levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Race Face Prodigy Flatbar
Kona alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Prodigy
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
SDG Satellite
SDG Comp Satellite
Seatpost
American Classic
IRD Quad 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Mavic Crossride
Rims
Mavic X221
Mavic Crossride
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gauge
Stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL
26 x 1.80" Hutchinson Chameleon
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
74°
—
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
—
Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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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.