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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2006 Kona Explosif.

  2. Equipment

    2017 Kona Explosif has 20 mm more front travel than 2006 Kona Explosif in the selected sizes.

    Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.

Selected-size geometry

Geometry overlay

Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2017 Kona ExplosifSize M · 30T · 11–42T · 11-speed
Lowest0.71:1Highest2.73:1Total range382%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.3 mphHighest gear20.2 mph

Rear tire: 27.5×2.3.

2006 Kona Explosif44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.9 mphHighest gear28.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.2; 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.

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Specification
2017 Kona Explosif
2006 Kona Explosif
Overview
Model Year
2017
2006
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Explosif
Explosif
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,349.00
Colors
Raw Steel Gold Tint/Black
Green
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
14", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Steel
Dedacciai SAT Butted Cromoly
Fork
Fox 34 Float Performance Air 120mm Tapered
Marzocchi Fondo Race 1 Lock-Up, 100mm travel
Fork Material
—
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano XT
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
—
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow Plus
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
RaceFace Aeffect; Chainring: 30t Narrow/wide
Race Face RIDE XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
RaceFace
Race Face SRX ISIS
Cassette
Shimano XT 11-42t 11spd
—
Rear Cogs
—
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC X11
Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals
—
Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Shimano SLX; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano SLX
Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA No.57B
Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC 35 Riser
Easton EA30 PG Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Kona XC/BC 35
Easton EA30
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
WTB Laser V Sport
Seatpost
Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Shimano SLX 100x15mm / (R) Shimano SLX 142x12mm
Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Disc
Rims
WTB STP I29 TCS
Sun DS2-XC
Spokes
Sanvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr
Stainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gauge
Front Tire
Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
26 x 2.20" Nokian NBT
Rear Tire
Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
—
Wheel Size
27.5"
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Reach
427 mm
—
Stack
605 mm
—
Head-tube angle
67.5°
—
Seat-tube angle
73°
—
Seat tube
420 mm
—
Head tube
115 mm
—
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
—
Wheelbase
1124 mm
—
Bottom-bracket drop
42 mm
—
Bottom-bracket height
313 mm
—
Standover height
740 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
42 mm
—
Front center
707 mm
—

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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