98 Kona Explosif - 98 Kona Hot - both 853; framewise where they differ ?

[magas]

That's my 98 Reynolds 853 Explosif - unfortunatly not original in terms of paint and therefore all the other specs are also not really 98. Anyway...

Currently there is a 98 Hot for sale - which looks stunning in the custom paint - but besides that where the Hot frame differs from the Explosif frame of same tubing and vintage ?

I assume that the Explosif has the maintriangle made of 853 but all other tubes just generic, where the Hot might either has full 853 tubing or at least instead of generic has a better tubing of seatstays aso. ?

 

[konaman1]

Hi Magas,
It is my understanding that the '98 Explosif is a full 853 frame.
The '99 Explosif had an 853 main triangle and generic stays. Cost cutting at Kona I guess.

The Kona Hot '98 had a full 853 frame with an 853 Bi-ovalised down tube. I think that it is mentioned in the '98 catalogue. My '98 Hot which I imported from forum member Mr Zero had this tubing. Sadly I parted with it ten or so years ago.

 

[Monkeeee01]

Hey Konaman, I bought your metallic green Hot frame from you about 10 years ago and I foolishly sold it before i built it. One of my biggest regrets and i keep looking for another one!

hope you are well!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Kona Hot being built here. Plus, a discussion about the tubing used versus Explosif
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1993-kona-hot.475278/page-4

 

[Monkeeee01]

According to the Kona frame/material spec on this site in the archive section the 1999 Explosif was also fully 853 tubes not just the main triangle so I think the only difference was the Hot was hand built and custom paint job

Still on the look out for any Hot in the Uk size 16-18 if anyone has one for sale - cash waiting