Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2018 Kona Explosif · 2016 Kona Explosif
| Specification | 2018 Kona Explosif | 2016 Kona Explosif |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Brand | Kona | Kona |
| Model | Explosif | Explosif |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900003525 | 900003707 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Rear shock | n/a | n/a |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | SRAM GX-Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Front derailleur | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
| Pedals | n/a | n/a |
| 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" |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2018 Kona Explosif | 2016 Kona Explosif |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M | M |
| 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.