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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Kona Blast and 2007 Kona Blast.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2005 Kona Blast
2007 Kona Blast
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Blast
Blast
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$699.00
Not documented
Colors
Black
Blue
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Rock Shox Dart 2, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull
Shimano Acera-X
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Acera-x
Crankset
TruVativ Five-D, 22/32/44 teeth
FSA Alpha Drive, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ LE
FSA Powerdrive
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano IG-70
Pedals
Wellgo LU-A9
Wellgo LU-926 w/ toe clips and straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Hayes MX-4 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Th
Handlebar
Kona Riser
Kona Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
WTB Pure V Sport
WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Sun Rims Black Eye, 32-hole
Alex ACE-18
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma
26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.