KONA BIKES | 2014 BIKES | TRAIL 27.5" HT

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A long-time Kona Cromoly classic hardtail returns newly cloaked. Armed with the same will to excel in trail riding of all types, the new Explosif frame is built around the 27.5-inch wheel size, incorporating the obstacle rollover ability of bigger wheels, without sacrificing reaction and agility. Forged from light, responsive and supple Reynolds 520 Butted tubing, the bike’s geometry and build are tailored towards more aggressive, hardcore singletrack: a Recon Gold 120mm fork, sliding 12x142 dropouts that can be converted to singlespeed and 2.25 tires.

Frame Material	Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Rear Shock	n/a
Fork	RockShox Recon Gold RL 120mm Tapered QR15
Crankarms	Shimano SLX
Chainrings	24/38t
B/B	Shimano SLX
Pedals	Shimano M520 Clipless
Chain	KMC X10
Freewheel	Shimano Deore 11-36t 10 spd
Chainguide	n/a
F/D	Shimano SLX
R/D	Shimano XT Shadow Plus
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Brake Calipers	Shimano SLX
Front Brake Rotor	Shimano SLX 180mm (centerlock)
Rear Brake Rotor	Shimano SLX 160mm (centerlock)
Brake Levers	Shimano SLX
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	Shimano Deore QR15
Rear Hub	Shimano Deore 142x12
Spokes	Sanvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Rims	WTB ST i23
Front Tire	Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"
Rear Tire	Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25"
Paint Color	Matt Raw Steel w/Orange Tint
Extras	n/a

sizing chart mm | inches

	Size	15	17	19	21
1	Reach	386	408	431	454
2	Stack	608	617	627	636
3	HT Angle	68	68	68	68
4	HT Length	105	115	125	135
5	ST Angle	73	73	73	73
6	ST Length	381	432	483	533
7	CS Length	420	420	420	420
8	BB Drop	42	42	42	42
9	Wheelbase	1078	1104	1130	1157
10	Front Center	661	687	713	740
11	Fork Length	509	509	509	509
12	Fork Offset	42	42	42	42
13	TT Length	572	597	622	648
14	Standover	766	794	822	850

	Size	15	17	19	21
1	Reach	15.20	16.06	16.97	17.87
2	Stack	23.94	24.29	24.69	25.04
3	HT Angle	68	68	68	68
4	HT Length	4.13	4.53	4.92	5.31
5	ST Angle	73	73	73	73
6	ST Length	15.00	17.00	19.00	21.00
7	CS Length	16.54	16.54	16.54	16.54
8	BB Drop	1.65	1.65	1.65	1.65
9	Wheelbase	42.44	43.46	44.49	45.55
10	Front Center	26.02	27.05	28.07	29.13
11	Fork Length	20.04	20.04	20.04	20.04
12	Fork Offset	1.65	1.65	1.65	1.65
13	TT Length	22.52	23.50	24.49	25.51
14	Standover	30.16	31.26	32.36	33.46

REYNOLDS 520 BUTTED CROMOLY

From one of the world’s top cromoly manufacturers, Reynolds Cycling Technology, comes Reynolds 520 tubes, which are mandrel butted for accurate profiles and available in a wide range of shapes. Weight savings from butting provides competitively priced, light framesets. The Reynolds 520 range uses the same chemistry as their 725 range but without the heat-treatment process.

COMPACT REAR TRIANGLE

Short chainstays and seatstays provide a perfect balance of stability and power transfer when out of the saddle and pedaling hard. Shorter seatstays also have less deflection during braking and accelerate faster than longer stays. A more compact rear triangle also helps the bike to negotiate tight-twisting sections of trail. The Honzo, Operator and Process 111 are good examples of 2014 bikes with incredibly compact rear triangles: quick, aggressive in corners, fun to jump and laterally stiff.

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.

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS

An increasing amount of 2014 Kona models feature the benefits of tubeless compatible rims. Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance, better tire grip on the trail, lower rolling resistance and weight savings over traditional tube + tire systems. For 2014, you’ll find tubeless compatible rims on most of our XC Race Light and Enduro bikes, as well as throughout our Cyclocross and Road platforms.

12x142 / 12x157 REAR AXLES

The XC/Trail/Enduro 12x142mm and the DH 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142mm/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. The take-away? 12x142 and 12x157 standards make a bike that rides better and is easier to work on.

DROPPER POSTS

Dropper posts are a key element in riding technical singletrack. No surprise then, for 2014 we’ve spec’d dropper posts on numerous models throughout our Enduro and MTB Trail platforms, featuring the lightweight and proven seat posts from Kind Shock. Bikes like the Honzo, Taro and new Wo fat bike do not come equipped with dropper posts but have cable routing to allow for after-market upgrades.

27.5-INCH WHEELS

Introduced on the Kona Explosif in a mid-season launch last year, for 2014 you’ll find 27.5-inch wheels on the Process 134 and 153, the Explosif, Cinder Cone and Blast. The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels, but are more maneuverable and nimble than 29-inch ones. They are, quite literally, the best of both worlds. Specifically for Trail and Enduro applications, they noticeable increase overall performance and ride confidence.