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    Explosif2018 Kona
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,699
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    4.9
    Frame
    		Steel
    		RockShox Revelation RC
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
    		GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		120mm
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    Summary
    		The Kona Explosif is a 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Explosif
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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)

    28 mph

    Explosif

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Explosif2018 Kona
    Frame

    Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

    Color: Gloss Green & Charcoal w/ Off-White & Charcoal Decals

    Fork

    RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM 73mm

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    Stem

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)

    Seatpost

    RockShox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Key Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX-Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Crank

    SRAM Descendant 6K, 34t X-Sync Eagle

    Shifters

    SRAM GX-Eagle

    Cassette

    SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd

    Chain

    SRAM GX-Eagle

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide R

    Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide R

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STP i29 TCS

    Spokes

    Sandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr

    Front Hub

    Formula 110x15mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 148x12mm

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 3C 27.5x2.3"

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 180mm

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