Bicycle Archive ยท Specification reportBicycle Archive ยท Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 82259
| Model year | 1999 |
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| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Explosif |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 82259 |
| Original MSRP | $1,499.00 |
| Colors | Phantom Grey/Bomber Red |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Reynolds 853 |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb, 2.75" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX/XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic Sport |
| Brakes | Avid Arch Rival 40 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS |
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| Handlebar | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | SDG Comp Belair |
| Seatpost | Interloc Quad II, 27.0mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Ritchey Pro S, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
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| Rims | Mavic X221S |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory XC Slick kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.