Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2005 Kona Blast
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $699.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
- Colors
- Black
- Archive ID
- 92849
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, single crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | TruVativ Five-D, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | TruVativ LE |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-A9 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kona Riser |
| Stem | Kona Control |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V Sport |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims Black Eye, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.