VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Kona Explosif

Velopedia Archive ID 900003525

Overview

Model year2018
BrandKona
ModelExplosif
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900003525
ColorsGloss Green & Charcoal w/ Off-White & Charcoal Decals
SizesS; M; L; XL

Frameset

Frame constructionReynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Frame materialSteel
ForkRockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing
Rear shockn/a

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM GX-Eagle
Front derailleurn/a
Rear derailleurSRAM GX-Eagle
CranksetSRAM Descendant 6K; Chainring: 34t X-Sync Eagle
Bottom bracketSRAM 73mm
CassetteSRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd
ChainSRAM GX-Eagle
Pedalsn/a

Brakes

BrakesBrake Calipers: SRAM Guide R; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Guide R

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetFSA No.57B
HandlebarKona XC/BC 35
StemKona XC/BC 35
SaddleWTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)
SeatpostRockShox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Formula 110x15mm / (R) Formula 148x12mm
RimsWTB STP I29 TCS
SpokesSandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr
Front tireMaxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"
Rear tireMaxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 3C 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
Bottom-bracket height313 mm
Reach402 mm
Stack591 mm
Standover height705 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
Bottom-bracket height313 mm
Reach427 mm
Stack605 mm
Standover height740 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
Bottom-bracket height313 mm
Reach452 mm
Stack614 mm
Standover height775 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
Bottom-bracket height313 mm
Reach482 mm
Stack628 mm
Standover height815 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 5, 2026.