VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2016 Kona Explosif

Velopedia Archive ID 900003707

Overview

Model year2016
BrandKona
ModelExplosif
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900003707
ColorsMatt Deep Purple w/ Orange-Dark Red Fade Decals
SizesS; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame constructionReynolds 520 tubing with tapered HT
ForkFox 34 Float Performance 120mm tapered
Rear shockn/a

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano XT
Front derailleurn/a
Rear derailleurShimano XT Shadow Plus
CranksetRaceFace Æffect 1x; Chainring: 34t Wide/Narrow
Bottom bracketRaceFace
CassetteShimano XT 11-42t 11 spd
ChainKMC X11
Pedalsn/a

Brakes

BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano SLX; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano SLX

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetFSA No.57B
HandlebarKona XC/BC 35 Riser
StemKona XC/BC 35
SaddleWTB Volt Comp
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Joytech QR15 / (R) Joytech 142x12
RimsWTB ST I25 TCS
SpokesSanvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr Black
Front tireMaxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
Rear tireMaxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
Wheel size27.5"

Geometry · S

Seat tube370 mm
Top tube583 mm
Head tube100 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1093 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Reach402 mm
Stack591 mm
Standover height665 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center677 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown509 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube420 mm
Top tube612 mm
Head tube115 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1124 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Reach427 mm
Stack605 mm
Standover height710 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center707 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown509 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube470 mm
Top tube640 mm
Head tube125 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1153 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Reach452 mm
Stack614 mm
Standover height750 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center736 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown509 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube530 mm
Top tube674 mm
Head tube140 mm
Head-tube angle67.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1188 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm
Reach482 mm
Stack628 mm
Standover height800 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center771 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown509 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.