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1999 Kona Blast · 2001 Kona Blast

Specification1999 Kona Blast2001 Kona Blast
Overview
Model year19992001
BrandKonaKona
ModelBlastBlast
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID8009535239
Original MSRP$599.00$525.00
ColorsScuba Yellow/RedBright Silver Metallic
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20"14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumAluminum, butted
ForkRST Gamma EL, 2.5" travelINSync 326
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire PlusShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swingShimano Acera X
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano Deore
CranksetCyclone, 24/32/42 teethTruVativ 6D, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27Shimano BB-LP27
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 12 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90KWellgo
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L leversTektro 829A brakes, Shimano Rapidfire levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TGAheadset STS
HandlebarAlico YC-A227 BAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleSDG CompSDG Comp
SeatpostKona Thumb, 30.0mm diameterLC 203
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: Joe's QR, Rear: Shimano Acera X
RimsMavic X138Mavic X139
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gaugeStainless steel, 15/14g
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kona Lumpy26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory XC
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Kona Gravy—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1999 Kona Blast2001 Kona Blast
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—74°
Chainstay / rear center—425.4 mm
Wheelbase—1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake—38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.