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    Blast2017 Kona
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $899
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.9
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox 30 Silver TK
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore, Alivio
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
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    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
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    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)

    30 mph

    Blast

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Blast2017 Kona
    Frame

    Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum

    Fork

    RockShox 30 Silver TK Coil Spring 100mm

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    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

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Wellgo Platform

    Grips

    Kona Race Light

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Crank

    22/30/40t

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus

    Cassette

    Shimano Acera 11-34t 9spd

    Chain

    KMC Z99 or KMC X9

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    Brakes

    Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX 23 or Double Wall alloy

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr

    Front Hub

    Joytech 100x9mm

    Rear Hub

    Shimano 135x10mm (centerlock)

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" or Schwalbe Rapid Rob K-Guard 27.5x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Crossmark 27.5x2.1" or Schwalbe Rapid Rob K-Guard 27.5x2.25"

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT10 180mm (centerlock)

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