Kona Explosif 2016 Large

Kona Explosif 2016 specifications and pictures

The Kona has a nice steef frame using Reynolds 520 butted tubes made of chro-mo.

Since some specification usually vanish from the manufacturer homepage after a while I decided to put it here.

The 520 frame has similar properties as our  Reynolds original 531 brand alloy.  The Reynolds “520” range uses the same alloy, made under license for us in Taiwan and subject to the same quality standards.

From Kona: https://konaworld.com/archive/2016/explosif.cfm

FRAME MATERIAL	Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
SIZES	S, M, L, XL
REAR SHOCK	n/a
FORK	Fox 34 Float Performance 120mm Tapered
CRANKARMS	RaceFace Aeffect DM34
CHAINRINGS	34t Wide/Narrow
B/B	RaceFace
PEDALS	n/a
CHAIN	KMC X11
FREEWHEEL	Shimano XT 11-42t 11 spd
CHAINGUIDE	n/a
F/D	n/a
R/D	Shimano XT Shadow Plus
SHIFTERS	Shimano XT
BRAKE CALIPERS	Shimano SLX
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR	Shimano Deore 180mm
REAR BRAKE ROTOR	Shimano Deore 160mm
BRAKE LEVERS	Shimano SLX
HEADSET	FSA No.57B
HANDLEBAR	Kona XC/BC 35 Riser
STEM	Kona XC/BC 35
SEATPOST	Kona Thumb w/Offset
SEAT CLAMP	Kona Clamp
GRIPS	ODI Ruffian MX
SADDLE	WTB Volt Comp / Volt Comp 250
FRONT HUB	Joytech QR15
REAR HUB	Joytech 142x12
SPOKES	Sanvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr Black
RIMS	WTB ST i25 TCS
FRONT TIRE	Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
REAR TIRE	Maxxis Tomahawk EXO TR 27.5x2.3"
PAINT COLOR	Matt Deep Purple w/ Orange-Dark Red Fade Decals

https://www.blocket.se/annons/goteborg/Kona_Explosif__Large_/98196357?utm_source=transactional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adwatches_summary&utm_content=ad

Säljer en Kona Explosif  27,5" i storlek Large som är i nyskick.

Köpte den för 4 år sedan hos MTB store i Göteborg. Endast cyklat på löpar spåret runt sjön i solsken, totalt ca 5mil samt till affären och handlat. Förvarats i varmgarage, 

Bifogar länk på spec

https://konaworld.com/archive/2016/explosif.cfm

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https://www.cykellagret.se/p12653/kona-explosif-matt-deep-purple-with-orange-dark-red-fade-decals

Miyata Trailrunner 1990

 

Denna årsmodell jag har av Miyata Trailrunner

Color: Majestic Purple

https://web.archive.org/web/20120523035736/http://www.miyatacatalogs.com/2007/12/miyata-catalog-1990-100-year-special.html

Specification:

Kona Explosif Steel

Kona Explosif Steel

They are all Columbus MAX (95,96,97). The 97 has full columbus max in the stays as well

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2006 I believe was the last year of steel on the Explosif?

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Normal price here in Sweden is about 4000 SEK.

Mountainbike Trek Marlin 6

 Trek Marlin 6 is a nice beginner MTB bike

Here equipped with front rack / lowrider and a rear rack. A pretty small frame size.

Photo and build: W. PenateFr

Trek Marlin 6 with Tongsheng TSDZ2 electric motor with torque sensor.

This is a nice build with a 73 mm bottom bracket. I think this is a 2016 or 2017 model. Color oragne, called firebrand. Cables goes with the top tube which is nice for converting. External cable routing makes it a nice fit.

I believe the brakes are hydralic (Tekro).

Photo and build: D. Pelagagge

Trek FX3 pictures

Trek FX3 Disc /  Trek FX 3 2020

I do like Trek bikes for some reason.

What I don't like: The Fork on the FX3 is made out of carbon fiber. I prefer crmo or aluminium vs carbon fiber, that's just me.

 Internal cable routing

This I like, very neat installation into chainstay. Don't know which FX3 / year that has this though.

There seams to be a lot of different FX3 models. Here is Equipped.

Check out the fender holder, a little special and maybe not the best option.

Picture from above

This is Trek interal cable routing, however I dont know the model unfortunatly. It might look the same on the FX 3.

Front bike rack, Wald vs DIY

Front bike racks

Some examples of different front bicycle racks.

Buy ready for example: Wald 137 Front basket.

or bigger basket 135

This is model Wald 135 which is bigger basket than 137.

"I just appreciate the original Wald basket mounting system. Everyone seems to clip off the legs, buy a front rack, and zip-tie the basket to a rack and I don’t get why! The mounting legs it comes with works great, are reasonably light-weight, and in my experience, super robust!" - TripleSecretSquirrel

Cykelgear.se is selling them in Sweden

This is a nice mounting

Wald 137 in black by r/xbiking

Looks like a stable mounting of this Wald 137 basket.

WALD's largest basket (53x38 cm)

Photo and build: G. Hägerström

Is it too big? WALD largest basket 53x38 cm

OR

Make your own

This is my Miyata Terrarunner with a DIY front basket, costing about 4 dollars to make. I've made a video testing it. Will be coming out soon..

I've stolen the idea from this dude, youtubechannel garys.projects:

Part from IKEA:

Pleja 26x34x8  99kr (black basket, try to find a silver one, looks better

Observatör 100 cm, eyelets for m5 bolts. 30 kr

This DIY front bike rack for under 25 dollars, IKEA style.

https://youtu.be/V1q7o06KtRE

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Ikea front basket, build and photo by SebbeK

"Buy a women's bicycle basket at eg Harald Nyborg for SEK 69, take the brackets and replace the basket with a wire basket from Ikea for SEK 40, and it will be like this" - SebbeK

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Other alternatives: AVS system

Here Crescent Hybrid with AVS rack.

More info here.

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This is universal lowrider for forks without lowrider bold (in the middle of fork). Seem to fit most bike who has eyelets near wheel axle opening.

Commuter bike Crescent Kebne

 Crescent Kebne 16 speed, model 2021

If you dont like front suspension (often heavy and start leaking or whatever) this is a nice commuter bike. Internal routing of cable, looks to come out from bottom bracket, so not as nice as some Trek bikes.

Crescent Kebne is a hybrid bike that is equipped so that you can be comfortable even on really long trips. That makes it a perfect commuter bike. The standard equipment includes mudguards, chain guards, approved locks and a sturdy package holder with the AVS click system, which allows you to easily click on a bag or basket. The handlebars are slightly angled upwards to provide good ergonomics and the handles have comfortable handles. The handlebar stem can be adjusted so that you can easily find a comfortable position. With its 16 gears, Kebne has a gear ratio for each inclination, regardless of whether it goes up or down and the hydraulic disc brakes are dimensioned for the same conditions and heavy load.

Screenshot from: https://www.crescent.se/cyklar/hybrid/kebne-16-vxl-4670.html

2021 year model of Crescent Kebne. Available in three diffrent sizes. 51cm, 55cm and 59 cm. See picture for person height recommendations.

Crescent Kebne, Black Model from 2019

 with 24 gears and frame size 51cm.

Specifications in swedish:

STORLEKAR : 51 CM, 55 CM, 59 CM

FÄRGER: Grön matt, Svart

RAM Aluminium

ANTAL VÄXLAR 16

VÄXELREGLAGE Shimano STEF505

BAKVÄXEL Shimano Alivio

FRAMVÄXEL Shimano TY710-2

BROMSAR Hydraulisk skivbroms. Shimano BR-MT200

VEVPARTI Shimano TY-501 46x30 170 mm

STYRSTAM Aluminium ahead 28,6/31,8mm, justerbar 90-150°, längd 105mm

SADELSTOLPE TEC Aluminium 27,2x350mm

SADEL TEC Obvius 177

DÄCK Spectra Unda Duramax reflex 60TPI 37-622

HANDTAG TEC Sport

PEDALER Spectra VP-825, aluminium med antislip

SKÄRMAR SKS Bluemels Primus 46mm

STÖD ATRAN MOVE, Aluminium

PAKETHÅLLARE Aluminium, Sport med AVS

LÅS AXA Solid +

BELYSNING Fram: Batterilampa on/off Bak: Diodlampa med reflex on/off

VIKT 15,2 kg

KASSETT Shimano HG-31-8, 11-32

GAFFEL Aluminium/High-Tensile stål

HJULFÄLG Spectra TEC

KEDJA Shimano HG-40

59 cm frame. Hydralic brakes.

Earlier version with mechanical wire brakes.

Crescent Holma 16 speed ladies bike

CRESCENT HOLMA HYBRID

Comes ready with fenders and looks like a nice combination for a commuter type of bike. Those are generally nice to bike with. Price for 2021 model is ca 9495 SEK. 

Holma is a hybrid bike that is pretty much fully equipped, perfect as a commuter or trekking bike. The standard equipment includes mudguards, chain guard, approved lock and a sturdy package holder with the AVS click system, which makes it easy to click on a bag or basket. The frame size is available in two sizes 51 and 55cm.

The handlebars are slightly angled upwards to provide good ergonomics and the handles have comfortable handles. The handlebar stem can be adjusted so that you can easily find a comfortable position. The saddle is wide, reasonably soft and designed especially to fit women. 2021 year model has16 gears, two front rings, 46 and 30. Holma has a gear ratio for each inclination and the hydraulic disc brakes are dimensioned for the same conditions and for heavy loads.

https://www.crescent.se/holma-16-vxl.html

2021 16 speed

Some specifications (mixed swedish and english)

Size /STORLEKAR: 51 CM, 55 CM
Colors/ FÄRGER: Silver, Svart , Turkos matt
RAM: Aluminium
Speed: ANTAL VÄXLAR: 16
VÄXELREGLAGE Shimano® STEF505®
BAKVÄXEL Shimano® Alivio®
FRAMVÄXEL Shimano® TY710-2®
BROMSAR Hydraulisk skivbroms. Shimano BR-MT200®
VEVPARTI Shimano TY-501 46x30 170 mm

STYRSTAM Aluminium ahead 28,6/31,8mm, justerbar 90-150°, längd 105mm

SADELSTOLPE TEC Aluminium 27,2x350mm

SADEL TEC Obvius 177

DÄCK Spectra Unda Duramax reflex 60TPI 37-622

HANDTAG TEC Sport

PEDALER Spectra VP-825, aluminium med antislip

SKÄRMAR SKS Bluemels Primus 46mm

STÖD ATRAN MOVE, Aluminium

PAKETHÅLLARE Aluminium, Sport med AVS

LÅS AXA Solid +

BELYSNING Fram: Batterilampa on/off Bak: Diodlampa med reflex on/off

VIKT 15,2 kg

KASSETT Shimano HG-31-8, 11-32

GAFFEL Aluminium/High-Tensile stål

HJULFÄLG: Spectra TEC

KEDJA: Shimano HG-40

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Older version has 24 speed:

Crescent Holma 24 växlar, frame size 51cm Color: Rosé gold

Frame lock prepared for wire locks and package holders. You ride very comfortably on it. Purchased about 2 years ago in Norrtälje for SEK 9,490. Selling now for 5000 SEK.

Older black version:

Black Crescent Holma. Frame size 51 cm, 24 speed

Newer models has 16 speed:

Another color: Bought about a year ago, this has 16 speeds. Selling for 5k on the second market.

Marin Palisades Trail 1993 | Retrobike

 Marin Palisades for 550SEK

Entry level bike at the time. Probably year 1993?

Translated to english

"Men's Bike MB Marin Palisades Trail
26 inch 21-speed Lightweight on the Bike
Good condition on the bike shift front
works well but the reverse gear does not work
do not know the fault but the wire does not move
you have to fix it whoever can

Hence the low price"

https://www.tradera.com/item/343730/469156921/herrcykel-mb-marin-26-tum-21-vaxlad?transactionalEmail=NewToday&utm_source=NewToday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=transactional_NewToday&utm_nooverride=1

From 1993 catalogue

From 1992 Marin Catalogue

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/12565-2/1992.pdf