If you love trail and you adore titanium, set yourself free on the Explosif Ti. It’s designed to take everything from aggressive singletrack to wilderness sojourns and make them smooth; this is the Kona Ride defined.
Frame Features:
A from-the-ground-up re-think of our hardtail mountain bikes. First, we’re introducing size increments that ensure we hit every type of rider. Now you can get closer to having a custom fit between a size structure (S, M, L, XL) that’s consistent across our entire range of mountain bikes. New aspects of the geometry are related to the ride and handling, with slacker head tube angles, lower bottom brackets and shorter chainstays. The result is a more capable bike for more challenging terrain, without comprising speed and efficiency when under power.
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | Reach | 400 | 425 | 450 | 482 |
| 2 | Stack | 591 | 612 | 621 | 628 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 |
| 4 | HT Length | 109 | 122 | 132 | 140 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| 6 | ST Length | 370 | 420 | 470 | 530 |
| 7 | CS Length | 419 | 419 | 419 | 419 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 1093 | 1124 | 1153 | 1188 |
| 10 | Front Center | 675 | 707 | 736 | 771 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 509 | 509 | 509 | 509 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| 13 | TT Length | 582 | 612 | 640 | 674 |
| 14 | Standover | 680 | 724 | 765 | 800 |
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | Reach | 15.7 | 16.7 | 17.7 | 19 |
| 2 | Stack | 23.6 | 24.1 | 24.4 | 24.7 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 67.5 |
| 4 | HT Length | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| 6 | ST Length | 14.6 | 16.5 | 18.5 | 20.9 |
| 7 | CS Length | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 43 | 44.3 | 45.4 | 46.8 |
| 10 | Front Center | 26.6 | 27.8 | 29 | 30.4 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 13 | TT Length | 22.9 | 24.1 | 25.2 | 26.5 |
| 14 | Standover | 26.3 | 28.5 | 30.2 | 31.5 |
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Road | CX/Freerange | Asphalt | CoCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 25” - 27” | 64 - 69 cm | 48 | Small | Small | |
| 5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 28" | 66 - 71 cm | 49 cm | 48/49/49.5 | Small, Small Medium | Small, Medium |
| 5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 29" | 69 - 74 cm | 49/52/53 cm | 49/49.5/51/53 | Small Medium, Medium | Medium, Large |
| 5'6" - 5'11" | 168 - 180 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | 53/54/56 cm | 51/53/54/56 | Medium, Medium Large | Medium, Large |
| 5'10" - 6'3" | 178 - 190 cm | 31" - 33" | 79 - 84 cm | 56/58/59 cm | 54/56/57/59 | Medium Large, Large | Large, XL |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | 61 cm | 59/61/63 | Large, XL | N/A |
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Crosstrail | MTB Trail/Fat | All Mountain/Enduro | Gravity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 24” - 27” | 61 - 69 cm | Small | XS/Small | XS/Small | Small |
| 5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 29" | 66 - 74 cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small | Small |
| 5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 30" | 69 - 76 cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
| 5'6" - 5'10" | 168 - 178 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
| 5'9" - 6'0" | 175 - 183 cm | 30" - 33" | 76 - 84 cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large | Medium/Large | Medium/Large |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 cm | 32" - 35" | 81 - 89 cm | Medium, Large, XL | Medium, Large, XL | Large/XL | Medium/Large |
| 6'1" - 6'5" | 185 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large/XL | Large |
Introducing a new platform grouping for 2016: the Originals—our ever-evolving Kona staples that have graced millions of miles of trail the world over. From the cult flow of the fully rigid, singlespeed Unit, to the storied performance and reliability of the Cinder Cone, Blast, Explosif and Lana’i. These are the bikes that built our reputation. And we build them today with innovation that never sleeps and performance that makes the Kona Ride as sweet as honey.
At Kona we only use 3-2.5 Titanium, an incredibly strong and lightweight metal consisting of 3 percent aluminum, 2.5 percent vanadium, and 94.5 percent pure titanium. Excellent fatigue life, lightweight property consistency, form-ability, and corrosion resistance are but a few of the reasons we use 3-2.5. Our titanium frames, aside from the Honzo Ti which is made in Taiwan, are manufactured in Tennessee, U.S.A. by Lynskey Performance Designs, one of the top titanium fabricators in the world.
2016 Ti bikes: Honzo Ti, Raijin Ti, Explosif Ti, Esatto Ti, Rove Ti
The major benefit of an internal headset, whereby the bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable, is the extra layer of protection it provides the bearings against the elements. 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.
More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing positive steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.
Register a new 2016 Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE
Kona warrants to the original owner that this new Kona bicycle shall be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the United States or Canada and operated under normal conditions and use. During this one-year period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, all parts that are found by Kona to be defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of all parts.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON BICYCLE FRAME
When warranty on non-carbon Kona bikes and frames is NOT registered within three months of purchase, Kona warrants to the original owner that the frame of this new Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for a three-year period. IF THE WARRANTY IS REGISTERED WITH KONA WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE BICYCLE, THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER, with the exception of carbon bikes and frames. During 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.
Note: this Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe.
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, effectively increasing overall performance and rider confidence.
