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    Category
    Trail
    3.8
    Frame
    Steel
    RockShox Recon Gold RL
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Shimano SLX Mechanical Disc
    XT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm
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    Summary
    The Kona EXPLOSIF is a 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components and shimano slx mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    EXPLOSIF
    Other Trail 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)

    28 mph

    EXPLOSIF

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

    Fork

    RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm Tapered QR15

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SLX

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    Stem

    Kona XC/Road

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC Riser

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    Kona Thumb 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 HG50 11-36t 10 spd

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX

    TypeShimano SLX Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano SLX

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i23 TCS

    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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