Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
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1994 Kona Explosif
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR drivetrain · 24.7 lb published weight · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #15233- Model year
- 1994
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,199.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
- Weight
- 24.7 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 19 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1994 archived details
- Frame
- Tange Prestige chromoly
- Original equipment
- Shimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTange Prestige chromoly · Shimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange Prestige chromoly |
| Fork | Marzocchi XC-51 air/oil |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Suntour XC Pro top-mount |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 700, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Super Shuttle |
| Pedals | LXT Superlight |
Brakes
| Brakes | Kona 879 AG with Kool Stop shoes brakes, levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Kona Slim 150 titanium |
|---|---|
| Stem | Kona Race Light Velocity |
| Saddle | Kona Race Light, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Kona Race Light O-Beam |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 230, 36-hole |
| Front Tire | Kona A:\Drive |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Add your rear tire size to calculate speedHow 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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano Deore XT
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- Front tire
- Kona A:\Drive
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
Equipment inspection checks 11 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Marzocchi XC-51 air/oil
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Marzocchi XC-51 air/oil
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR · Shifters: Suntour XC Pro top-mount · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: Sugino Impel 700, 22/32/42 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC Super Shuttle
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Kona 879 AG with Kool Stop shoes brakes, levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Mavic 230, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore XT · Front tire: Kona A:\Drive
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Kona Slim 150 titanium · Stem: Kona Race Light Velocity · Seatpost: Kona Race Light O-Beam · Saddle: Kona Race Light, titanium rails · Pedals: LXT Superlight
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