Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 78735
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Explosif |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 78735 |
| Original MSRP | $1,649.00 |
| Colors | Bad Blue |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21" |
| Weight | 25.1 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Reynolds 853 |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic |
| Brakes | Avid 1D-20 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS |
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| Handlebar | Kona Bulge |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | Selle Italia XO |
| Seatpost | Kona O-Beam |
| Hubs | Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic X221 |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Front tire | Front: Kona Enter, Rear: Kona Break |
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 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 27, 2026.