Lowest0.69:1
Highest4.00:1
Total range582%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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2005 Kona Blast
Original specifications: Shimano Deore · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #92849- Model year
- 2005
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $699.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
- Colors
- Black
- In this record
- 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2005 archived details
- Published colors
- Black
- Frame
- 7005 aluminum
- Original equipment
- Mountain Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original build7005 aluminum · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, single crown |
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 |
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Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How 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
Find replacement parts
26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma
Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes
Avid FR-5 levers
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Wellgo LU-A9
WTB Pure V Sport
Shimano Deore
top-pull
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- TruVativ LE
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel · Aluminum, single crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: 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"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims Black Eye, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS · Handlebar: Kona Riser · Stem: Kona Control · Seatpost: Kona Thumb · Saddle: WTB Pure V Sport · Pedals: Wellgo LU-A9
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