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    Category
    Trail
    4.0
    Frame
    Steel
    RockShox Revelation RC
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Avid Mechanical Disc
    X9, X7
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm
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    Summary
    The Kona EXPLOSIF 27.5 is a 27.5″ steel frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    EXPLOSIF 27.5
    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 27.5

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Kona Cromoly Butted

    Fork

    RockShox Revelation RL 120mm Tapered w/15mm Axle

    Travel120mm

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM X7 GXP

    Headset

    ZST NO. 10/7B/44

    Stem

    Kona XC/Road

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC Riser

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    Kona Double Clamp w/offset

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Shimano M520 Clipless

    Grips

    Kona Race Light Lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X9

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM X7

    Crank

    24/38t

    Shifters

    SRAM X7

    Cassette

    SRAM Powerglide 1030 11-36t 10spd

    Chain

    SRAM Powerchain 1031

    Brakes

    Avid Elixir 5

    TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Avid Elixir 5

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB Speed Disc i23

    Spokes

    Sanvik Stainless 15g fr/14g rr

    Front Hub

    King Kong

    Rear Hub

    Formula

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Ardent 650B 27.5x2.25"folding, Rear: Maxxis CrossMark 650B 27.5x2.1" folding

    Disc Rotors

    Avid HS1 180mm

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