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2018 Kona

Blast

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

Manufacturer Price

$899
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Blast
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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)

30 mph

Blast

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'1"

SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'2" – 6'1"

LG

5'9" – 6'6"

XL

5'10" – 6'6"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted

ColorMatt Charcoal & Black w/ Black & Orange Decals

Fork

RockShox 30 Silver TK Solo Air 100mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

Shimano ES300

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Saddle

Kona XC

Seatpost

Kona Thumb 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Kona JS2

Grips

Kona Key Grip Slip on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Crank

Shimano Alivio, 22/30/40t

Shifters

Shimano Altus

Cassette

Shimano HG200 11-34t 9spd

Chain

KMC X9

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano Hydraulic

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i25

Spokes

Sandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr

Front Hub

Formula 100x9mm

Rear Hub

Shimano 135x10mm

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5/26x2.25", Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5/26x2.25"

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock)

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Last updated January 9

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