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"

What makes hardtail mountain bikes so much fun? Is it the snappy aluminum frame and suspension fork that tame the toughest of trails? Maybe it’s the wide gear ranges and the fast rolling 27.5-inch wheels that make mole hills out of mountains. Whatever the combination is, we know you’ll have a Blast.

Kona Blast

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

Frame	Aluminum
Suspension	Hardtail, 100mm
Fork	RockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels	27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain	3 × 9
Groupset	Deore, Alivio
Brakes	Shimano Hydraulic Disc

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

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

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)

2017 KonaBlast

2017 Kona
Blast