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2021 Kona Blast · 2019 Kona Blast

Specification2021 Kona Blast2019 Kona Blast
Overview
Model year20212019
BrandKonaKona
ModelBlastBlast
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900001982900003151
Original MSRP$1,049.00—
ColorsGloss Chocolate w/ Yellow, Rust & Flame Fade DecalsMatt Desert Tan w/ Charcoal & Brick Decals
SizesS; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Race Light 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkRockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air 100mmRockShox 30 Silver TK Solo Air 100mm
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Front derailleurn/an/a
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetFSA Alpha Drive 1x; Chainring: 28tFSA Alpha Drive 1x; Chainring: 28t
Bottom bracketFSA 7420 73mmFSA 7420
CassetteShimano Deore 11-51t 11spdShimano Deore 11-42t 10spd
ChainKMC X11KMC X10
PedalsKona JS2Kona JS2
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano MT201 Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano MT201 HydraulicBrake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Hydraulic
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.57BFSA No.57B
HandlebarKona XC/BC RiserKona XC/BC Riser
StemKona XCKona XC
SaddleKona XCKona XC
SeatpostKona Thumb 31.6mmKona Thumb 31.6mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 100x9mm (centerlock) / (R) Shimano 135x10mm (centerlock)(F) Formula 100x9mm (centerlock) / (R) Shimano 135x10mm (centerlock)
RimsWTB ST I27 TCS 2.0WTB ST I29 TCS
SpokesStainless Black 14gSandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr
Front tireMaxxis Forekaster 27.5x2.35"WTB Trail Boss 27.5x2.25"
Rear tireMaxxis Forekaster 27.5x2.35"WTB Trail Boss 27.5x2.25"
Wheel size27.5"27.5"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Kona Blast2019 Kona Blast
Selected size / positionMM
Reach440 mm427 mm
Stack599 mm601 mm
Head-tube angle68°68.5°
Seat-tube angle75°74°
Seat tube420 mm420 mm
Head tube115 mm115 mm
Chainstay / rear center435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1139 mm1121 mm
Bottom-bracket drop50 mm50 mm
Bottom-bracket height305 mm304 mm
Standover height719 mm725 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm42 mm
Front center709 mm691 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.