KONAWORLD

OVERVIEW

There’s nothing quite like the sweet ride of steel. Especially when it comes to an all-purpose trail bike. The new Kona Explosif takes our hardtail heritage and dashes it with some new—most notably the advantages of 27.5 wheels. Featuring a Kona Cromoly double butted frame, the Explosif uses aggressive trail geometry (68-degree headtube, low bottom bracket and short 420mm chainstays), while at the same time providing options via a sliding dropout system that can accommodate singlespeed, a 135mm standard geared system, and even a 142x12 thru axle for gnarlier applications. Throw in ISCG tabs, dropper post cable routing, a 44mm internal headtube for tapered forks and most trails imaginable are now yours to blow up. Enjoy the pyromania.

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DETAILED SPECS

Frame Material	Kona Cromoly Butted
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Rear Shock	N/A
Fork	RockShox Revelation RL 120mm Tapered w/15mm Axle
Crankarms	Sram X7 GXP
Chainrings	24/38t
B/B	Sram X7 GXP
Pedals	Shimano M520 Clipless
Chain	Sram Powerchain 1031
Freewheel	Sram Powerglide 1030 11-36t 10spd
F/D	Sram X7
R/D	Sram X9
Shifters	Sram X7
Brake Calipers	Avid Elixir 5
Front Brake Rotor	Avid HS1 180mm
Rear Brake Rotor	Avid HS1 160mm
Brake Levers	Avid Elixir 5
Headset	ZST NO. 10/7B/44
Handlebar	Kona XC/BC Riser
Stem	Kona XC/Road
Seatpost	Kona Double Clamp w/offset
Seat Clamp	Kona Clamp
Grips	Kona Race Light Lock-on
Saddle	WTB Volt Comp
Front Hub	King Kong
Rear Hub	Formula
Spokes	Sanvik Stainless 15g fr/14g rr
Rims	WTB Speed Disc i23
Front Tire	Maxxis Ardent 650B 27.5x2.25"folding
Rear Tire	Maxxis CrossMark 650B 27.5x2.1" folding
Paint Color	Raw Steel with Orange & Black
Extras	N/A

UNITS	SIZE	TTH	STA	HTA	RC	FC	WB	FL	OF	AXLE	BBH	SO	HT	BBS	FD	STACK	REACH
inches	15	22.5	73°	68°	16.5	26	42.4	20.6	1.7	13.9	11.75	30	4.1	73	34.9	24.1	15.1
inches	17	23.5	73°	68°	16.5	27	43.4	20.6	1.7	13.9	11.75	30.1	4.5	73	34.9	24.5	16
inches	19	24.5	73°	68°	16.5	28	44.4	20.6	1.7	13.9	11.75	32.3	5.1	73	34.9	24.9	16.9
inches	21	25.5	73°	68°	16.5	29	45.5	20.6	1.7	13.9	11.75	33.3	5.3	73	34.9	25.2	17.8

GEOMETRY LEGEND:	FC = Front To Center	BBH = Bottom Bracket Height
TTH = Top Tube Horizontal	WB = Wheelbase	SO = Standover
STA = Seat Tube Angle	FL = Fork Length	HT = Head Tube Length
HTA = Head Tube Angle	OF = Fork Offset	BBS = Bottom Bracket Size
RC = Chainstay Length	BBD = Bottom Bracket Drop	FD = Front Derailleur Clamp Size
REACH = Horizontal Distance from center of BB to the top of the headtube centerline
STACK = Vertical Distance from center of BB to the top of the headtube centerline
Note: All Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice

TECHNOLOGY

KONA CROMOLY

For 2013, you'll find the simplicity, strength, comfort, resilience and playfulness of Kona Cromoly interspersed throughout our road- and mountain-bike platforms. Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability and supple-ride characteristics as steel. We've never strayed from cycling's original material and have worked tirelessly to adapt, refine and innovate Cromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve.

COMPACT REAR TRIANGLE

Short chainstays and seatstays provide a perfect balance of stability and power transfer when out of the saddle and pedalling hard. Shorter seatstays also have less deflection during braking and accelerate faster than longer stays. The shorter rear triangle also helps the bike to negotiate tight-twisting sections of trail. Our new Entourage short-travel downhill bike is a good example of an incredibly compact rear triangle. Our goal was to create a bike that was easy to jump and trick, and could also corner aggressively. With seatstays measuring just 415mm, we've created one of the most nimble short travel DH bikes in the industry.

INTERNAL HEADSET

By having the headset bearing located inside the headtube (called zero stack), rather than the top and bottom, we are able to achieve a number of advantages when it comes to front-end stiffness, durability and overall riding performance. The major benefit of an internal headset is the extra layer of protection it provides the bearings against the elements. Additionally, the bearings are commonly available angular contact bearings, which are easily and inexpensively replaced. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Kona warrants to the original owner that their new Kona bicycle frame purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for the lifetime of ownership by the original owner. This warranty is limited to five years for carbon fiber frames.

During this warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner's manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information