Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 15233
| Model year | 1994 |
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| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Explosif |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 15233 |
| Original MSRP | $1,199.00 |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20" |
| Weight | 24.7 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
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| Frame material | Tange Prestige chromoly |
| Fork | Marzocchi XC-51 air/oil |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR |
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| 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 | Kona 879 AG with Kool Stop shoes brakes, levers |
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| Handlebar | Kona Slim 150 titanium |
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| Stem | Kona Race Light Velocity |
| Saddle | Kona Race Light, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Kona Race Light O-Beam |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic 230, 36-hole |
| Front tire | Kona A:\Drive |
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.