Kona Explosif vs Trek Marlin 8

Compare Specifications of Kona Explosif and Trek Marlin 8

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Kona Explosif
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Technical Specifications
Load Carrying Capacity -- Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Frame Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135 x 5 mm QR
Stem Kona XC/BC 35 Size : XXS, XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50 mm length
Size : S - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60 mm length ( Size : M - 70 mm length )
Size : ML, L - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80 mm length
Size : XL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90 mm length
Handle Bar Kona XC/BC 35 Size : XXS, XS - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 690 mm width
Size : S, M, ML, L, XL - Bontrager alloy, 31.8 mm, 5 mm rise, 720 mm width
Fork RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 120 mm Tapered 110 mm Spacing Size : XXS, XS - RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel
Size : S, M, ML, L, XL - RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 100 mm QR, 100 mm travel
Seats Seat Clamp : Kona Clamp --
Seatpost 31.6 mm RockShox Reverb with Plunger Lever Size : XXS - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 300 mm length
Size : XS, S, M - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
Size : ML, L, XL - Bontrager alloy, 31.6 mm, 12 mm offset, 400 mm length
Grip Kona Key Grip Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on
Crankset SRAM Descendant 6K Size : XXS - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49 mm chainline), 155 mm length
Size : XS , S , M - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49 mm chainline), 170 mm length
Size : ML, L, XL - SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring (49 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Pedals -- VP-536 nylon platform
Chain SRAM GX-Eagle SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Shifters SRAM GX-Eagle SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Saddle WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S) Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138 mm width
Headset FSA No.57B Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Derailleur Rear -- SRAM SX Eagle
Hub Front 148 x 12 mm Formula Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135 x 5 mm QR
Hub Rear 110 x 15 mm Formula Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5 x 100 mm QR
Spoke Sandvik Stainless Black 15 g fr / 14 g rr 14g stainless steel
Cassette -- SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Chainrings 34 t X-Sync Eagle 1x/2x: 34T, 3x: 42T
Bottom Bracket -- Truvativ Powerspline, 73 mm, threaded cartridge, 118 mm spindle
Tyres
Front 27.5 x 2.3 Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR 3C Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29 x 2.35''
Rear 27.5 x 2.3 Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 3C Maxxis Ardent Race, tubeless, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29 x 2.20''
Wheel / RIM WTB STP i29 TCS
Free Wheel : SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50 t 12spd
Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23 mm width, presta valve
Brakes
Front 180 mm SRAM Centerline, SRAM Guide R Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160 mm
Rear 160 mm SRAM Centerline, SRAM Guide R Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor : Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180 mm
Brake Lever SRAM Guide R --
Suspension
Front 120 mm --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Gloss Green
Charcoal with Off-White
Charcoal Decals
Gloss Alpine / Gloss Dnister Fade
Gloss Radioactive Red / Nautical


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight -- 13.20 kg
Overview
Features - Internal Headset
- Tapered Head tube
- Tubeless Compatible rims
- 12 x 148 mm AXLE
- Suspension Lockout
- Rack Mounts
- Rear Kickstand Mount
- Inter Cable Routing
Additional Details Drivetrain : SRAM GX Eagle 12spd
Cockpit : Kona XC/BC 35 bar and stem, Kona Key Grip
Bottom Bracket : SRAM 73 mm
Max compatible fork travel : 100 mm (XS & S: 490 mm axle-to-crown, M & up: 509 mm axle-to-crown)

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