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1999 Kona Blast · 2000 Kona Blast

Specification1999 Kona Blast2000 Kona Blast
Overview
Model year19992000
BrandKonaKona
ModelBlastBlast
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID8009545777
Original MSRP$599.00$519.00
ColorsScuba Yellow/RedMongo
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20"14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRST Gamma EL, 2.5" travelRST 281-EL, 2.5" travel
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 top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RCShimano Deore
CranksetCyclone, 24/32/42 teethTruVativ 4D, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27Shimano BB-LP27
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90KPlatform with clips and straps
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L leversTektro 821A linear-pull brakes, Tektro 342 A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TGWTB Momentum ST2
HandlebarAlico YC-A227 BAlloy riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleSDG CompSDG Comp
SeatpostKona Thumb, 30.0mm diameterKona Thumb
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano Acera
RimsMavic X138Mavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kona LumpyWTB PrimalRaptor
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Kona Gravy—
Wheel size26" wheels—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.