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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2018 Kona Explosif has a 16% lower climbing ratio than 2016 Kona Explosif.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
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.
Lowest0.68:1Highest3.40:1Total range500%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.3.
Lowest0.81:1Highest3.09:1Total range382%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.3.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2018 Kona Explosif
2016 Kona Explosif
Overview
Model Year
2018
2016
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Explosif
Explosif
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Colors
Gloss Green & Charcoal w/ Off-White & Charcoal Decals
Matt Deep Purple w/ Orange-Dark Red Fade Decals
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Reynolds 520 tubing with tapered HT
Frame Material
Steel
—
Fork
RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing
Fox 34 Float Performance 120mm tapered
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM GX-Eagle
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX-Eagle
Shimano XT Shadow Plus
Crankset
SRAM Descendant 6K; Chainring: 34t X-Sync Eagle
RaceFace Æffect 1x; Chainring: 34t Wide/Narrow
Bottom Bracket
SRAM 73mm
RaceFace
Cassette
SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd
Shimano XT 11-42t 11 spd
Chain
SRAM GX-Eagle
KMC X11
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: SRAM Guide R; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide R
Brake Calipers: Shimano SLX; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano SLX
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA No.57B
FSA No.57B
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC 35
Kona XC/BC 35 Riser
Stem
Kona XC/BC 35
Kona XC/BC 35
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm
Kona Thumb w/Offset
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Formula 110x15mm / (R) Formula 148x12mm
(F) Joytech QR15 / (R) Joytech 142x12
Rims
WTB STP I29 TCS
WTB ST I25 TCS
Spokes
Sandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr
Sanvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr Black
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"
Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
Rear Tire
Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"
Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
Wheel Size
27.5"
27.5"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
427 mm
427 mm
Stack
605 mm
605 mm
Head-tube angle
67.5°
67.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat tube
420 mm
420 mm
Head tube
115 mm
115 mm
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
420 mm
Wheelbase
1124 mm
1124 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
42 mm
42 mm
Bottom-bracket height
313 mm
—
Standover height
740 mm
710 mm
Fork offset / rake
42 mm
42 mm
Front center
707 mm
707 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.