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| Specification | 2018 Kona Explosif | 2006 Kona Explosif |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Brand | Kona | Kona |
| Model | Explosif | Explosif |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 900003525 | 10852 |
| Original MSRP | — | $1,349.00 |
| Colors | Gloss Green & Charcoal w/ Off-White & Charcoal Decals | Green |
| Sizes | S; M; L; XL | 14", 16", 18", 19", 20" |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Steel | Dedacciai SAT Butted Cromoly |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing | Marzocchi Fondo Race 1 Lock-Up, 100mm travel |
| Fork material | — | Aluminum, single crown |
| Rear shock | n/a | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | — | Mountain mix |
| Shifters | SRAM GX-Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Front derailleur | n/a | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM GX-Eagle | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant 6K; Chainring: 34t X-Sync Eagle | Race Face RIDE XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM 73mm | Race Face SRX ISIS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd | — |
| Rear cogs | — | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM GX-Eagle | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Pedals | n/a | Shimano PD-M505 Clipless |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: SRAM Guide R; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide R | 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 | Easton EA30 PG Riser |
| Handlebar extensions | — | Not included |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC 35 | Easton EA30 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S) | WTB Laser V Sport |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm | Kona Thumb |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | (F) Formula 110x15mm / (R) Formula 148x12mm | Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Disc |
| Rims | WTB STP I29 TCS | Sun DS2-XC |
| Spokes | Sandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr | Stainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gauge |
| Front tire | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3" | 26 x 2.20" Nokian NBT |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3" | — |
| Wheel size | 27.5" | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 2018 Kona Explosif | 2006 Kona Explosif |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M | — |
| 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 | — |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.