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    BLAST2015 Kona
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.5
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		RockShox 30 Silver TK
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    2015.konaworld.com

    Summary
    		The Kona BLAST is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BLAST
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    33 mph

    BLAST

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    BLAST2015 Kona
    Frame

    Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum

    Fork

    RockShox XC 30 100mm

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano ES25

    Headset

    TH ZST No.10

    Stem

    Kona XC/Road

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC Riser

    Saddle

    Kona XC

    Seatpost

    Kona Thumb

    Pedals

    Wellgo Platform

    Grips

    Kona Race Light

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Crank

    22/32/44t

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200 11-34t 9spd

    Chain

    KMC Z99

    Brakes

    Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex TD26

    Spokes

    Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr

    Front Hub

    Shimano RM33

    Rear Hub

    Shimano RM33

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano 180mm

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