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2014 Kona

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A 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components and shimano slx mechanical disc brakes.

FrameSteel
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, SLX
BrakesShimano SLX Mechanical Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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

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26 mph

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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

Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

Fork

RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm Tapered QR15

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SLX

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

Shimano XT Shadow Plus

Front Derailleur

Shimano SLX

Crank

24/38t

Shifters

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano Deore 11-36t 10 spd

Chain

KMC X10

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano SLX

TypeShimano SLX Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i23

Spokes

Sanvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr

Front Hub

Shimano Deore QR15

Rear Hub

Shimano Deore 142x12

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"

Disc Rotors

Shimano SLX 180mm (centerlock)

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