Front: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Crossmark 27.5x2.1"

Everything we have learned has gone into creating this year’s Blast, nearly three decades of life loving the trail. This is the perfect ride for anyone looking to go farther and deeper down the endless trail of smile-cracking, wicked good times.
Frame Features:
A from-the-ground-up re-think of our hardtail mountain bikes. First, we’re introducing size increments that ensure we hit every type of rider. Now you can get closer to having a custom fit between a size structure (S, M, L, XL) that’s consistent across our entire range of mountain bikes. New aspects of the geometry are related to the ride and handling, with slacker head tube angles, lower bottom brackets and shorter chainstays. The result is a more capable bike for more challenging terrain, without comprising speed and efficiency when under power.

Kona Blast

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

Frame	Aluminum
Suspension	Hardtail, 100mm
Fork	RockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels	27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain	3 × 9
Groupset	Deore, Alivio
Brakes	Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Frame	Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum
Fork	RockShox 30 Silver TK 100mm Travel: 100mm
Shock	n/a
Bottom Bracket	Shimano ES300
Headset	TH ZST No.10
Stem	Kona XC
Handlebar	Kona XC/BC Riser
Saddle	Kona XC
Seatpost	Kona Thumb Type: Rigid
Pedals	Wellgo Platform
Grips	Kona Race Light

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crank	22/30/40t
Shifters	Shimano Altus
Cassette	Shimano HG200 11-34t 9spd
Chain	KMC Z99
Chain Guide	n/a
Brakes	Shimano Hydraulic Disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano Hydraulic Disc

Rims	WTB SX 19
Spokes	Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr Black
Front Hub	Shimano Disc Centerlock
Rear Hub	Shimano Disc Centerlock
Tires	Front: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Crossmark 27.5x2.1"
Disc Rotors	Shimano 180mm (centerlock)

2016 KonaBlast

2016 Kona
Blast