Kona Blast 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Blast
First production 2003
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Blast Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Factory
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro XC Levers
Tektro XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano QR
Front: Formula XC
Rims manufacturerStrong
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeVP Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Comp

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Gray and Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comfort Comp
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


Kona Blast bike review

Kona produced the Blast bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $549.00.
Blast bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Blast can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gray and Blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Strong. Kona equiped this exact model with Tektro XC brakes, Tektro XC levers braking system and Front: Formula XC, Rear: Shimano QR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Kona Aluminum Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Blast to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona Control.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Five-D, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.