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2013 Kona

EXPLOSIF 27.5

A 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

FrameSteel
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc
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easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
EXPLOSIF 27.5
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

EXPLOSIF 27.5

26 mph

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Reviews
MBR
Kona Explosif 27.5 | Mountain Bike Reviews

Sep 2013 · Simon Collis

The 650b Kona Explosif 27.5 is a do-it-all hardtail with a steel frame, 120mm fork and 20 gears

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Cromoly Butted

Fork

RockShox Revelation RL 120mm Tapered w/15mm Axle

Travel120mm

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM X7 GXP

Headset

ZST NO. 10/7B/44

Stem

Kona XC/Road

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

Kona Double Clamp w/offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Shimano M520 Clipless

Grips

Kona Race Light Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7

Crank

24/38t

Shifters

SRAM X7

Cassette

SRAM Powerglide 1030 11-36t 10spd

Chain

SRAM Powerchain 1031

Brakes

Avid Elixir 5

TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 5

Wheels
Rims

WTB Speed Disc i23

Spokes

Sanvik Stainless 15g fr/14g rr

Front Hub

King Kong

Rear Hub

Formula

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ardent 650B 27.5x2.25"folding, Rear: Maxxis CrossMark 650B 27.5x2.1" folding

Disc Rotors

Avid HS1 180mm

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