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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 2000 Kona Explosif.
- Gearing
2000 Kona Explosif has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Kona Explosif.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1998 Kona Explosif had an original MSRP $650 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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
1998 Kona Explosif
2000 Kona Explosif
Overview
Model Year
1998
2000
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Explosif
Explosif
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,649.00
$2,299.00
Colors
Bad Blue
Rock Red & White
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
25.1 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 853
Easton SC7000 Scandium alloy
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb
Rock Shox Sid SL, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, 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 Deore XT SGS
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52
Shimano BB-ES70
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Avid SD-Mag brakes, Avid SD-Mag levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Kona Bulge
Kona alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Race Face Prodigy
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
SDG Comp Satellite
Seatpost
Kona O-Beam
IRD Quad 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Mavic Crossride
Rims
Mavic X221
Mavic Crossride
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
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Alloy nipples
Front Tire
Kona Enter
26 x 1.80" Hutchinson Chameleon
Rear Tire
Kona Break
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Wheel Size
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26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
74°
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Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
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Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
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Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.