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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Kona Blast and 2006 Kona Blast.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2007 Kona Blast
2006 Kona Blast
Overview
Model Year
2007
2006
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Blast
Blast
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$599.00
Colors
Blue
Gray
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Dart 2, 100mm travel
Marzocchi MZ-3, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera-X
Shimano Acera-X
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera-x
Shimano Acera-X
Crankset
FSA Alpha Drive, 22/32/42 teeth
Truvativ FiveD, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Powerdrive
TruVativ LE
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano IG-70
Shimano CN-IG31
Pedals
Wellgo LU-926 w/ toe clips and straps
Wellgo LU-926 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes MX-4 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Hayes MX-2 Mechnical brakes, Avid Disc FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Th
Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Kona Riser
Kona Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport SE
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
Alex ACE-18
ALEX Ace-18
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
26 x 2.10" Nokian NBT
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.