Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,699$4,199
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $4,199

    At Canyon

    Category
    TrailTrail
    Weight
    34.9 lbs
    5.9
    6.6
    SteelCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Revelation RCFox Performance Elite Float 36
    Shock
    Fox Float DHX Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX Eagle, Truvativ DescendantXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailFull
    Front Travel
    120mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    -140mm
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    canyon.com

    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
    2018 Explosif
    2024 Spectral CF 8 CLLCTV
    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

    2018 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
    Frame

    Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

    ColorGloss Green & Charcoal w/ Off-White & Charcoal Decals

    Canyon Spectral CF, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness and compliance. Convertable wheelsize and geometry adjustment. Category 4 strength., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    ColorGloss Green & Charcoal w/ Off-White & Charcoal Decals

    Fork

    RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 36 Performance Elite, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 150 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 5.18 lbs

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    n/a

    FOX DHX Factory, Spring: 350

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM 73mm

    Shimano BSA BB52, Bottom bracket standard: BSA HT2 68/73, Weight: 0.22 lbs

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    Stem

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Canyon G5, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Canyon G5, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)

    Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.58 lbs

    Seatpost

    RockShox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm

    Canyon SP0070-01, Air cartridge. Cable actuated., Travel: Dependent on frame size (see component geometry table.), Clamp diameter: 34,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 1.50 lbs

    Pedals

    n/a

    None included

    Grips

    Kona Key Grip

    Canyon G5

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX-Eagle

    Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.63 lbs

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Crank

    SRAM Descendant 6K, 34t X-Sync Eagle

    Shimano SLX M7120, Number of chainrings: 1

    Shifters

    SRAM GX-Eagle

    Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Weight: 0.29 lbs

    Cassette

    SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12

    Chain

    SRAM GX-Eagle

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate | Canyon GP0293-02

    Brakes

    SRAM Guide R

    Shimano DEORE XT M8120, Number of pistons: 4

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide R

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STP i29 TCS

    DT Swiss E1900, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.47 lbs | DT Swiss E1900, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.21 lbs

    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"

    Maxxis Assegai, Width: 2.5", Weight: 2.25 lbs | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo+, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.38 lbs

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 180mm

    Shimano SM-RT76, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 0.42 lbs

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