Overview
Somewhere between the stable but often sluggish beast of burden world of touring and the highly strung, tightly focused realm of road performance, there exists a need for a drop bar bike that can grind out mile after mile of washboard gravel and still snap to attention when you stomp on the pedals.
It needs to be fast, with geometry relaxed and composed enough to eat all that gravel without a twitch, but still sharp enough to carve turns on pavement with authority. Build it out of carbon fiber, so it’s super light, but plenty strong as well. Festoon it with bosses for lots of water bottles and bento mounts, but don’t go crazy. Lots of tire clearance, just in case. Sharp, but smooth. Fast, but comfortable. Gravel all day, pavement whenever you want.
Features
Ultra-Light Carbon Frame: Kona Carbon construction for speed and durability on mixed terrain.
Wireless Shifting: SRAM Apex AXS 12-speed electronic drivetrain for crisp, effortless gear changes.
All-Day Comfort: Relaxed geometry and WTB 45c tires smooth out gravel, while a plush WTB SL8 saddle and cork tape reduce fatigue.
Hydraulic Disc Brakes: SRAM Apex brakes with 160mm rotors for confidence in all conditions.
Gravel-Ready Versatility: Massive tire clearance and Easton ARC wheels built to crush washboard roads.
Adventure-Ready Design: Multiple mounts for bikepacking gear, bottles, or bags—without clutter.
Race-Inspired Agility: Snappy, responsive handling to carve pavement or sprint gravel climbs.
Specs
| Size | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | |
| 1 | ST Length | 440 | 460 | 480 | 510 | 540 | 570 |
| 2 | TT Length | 527 | 542 | 556 | 573 | 590 | 610 |
| 3 | Reach | 380 | 385 | 390 | 395 | 400 | 405 |
| 4 | Stack | 550 | 565 | 580 | 600 | 620 | 650 |
| 5 | Standover | 733 | 752 | 770 | 799 | 825 | 855 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| 7 | HT Length | 109 | 125 | 140 | 165 | 186 | 218 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 |
| 9 | CS Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 75 | 75 | 75 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| 11 | BB Height | 285 | 285 | 285 | 288 | 288 | 288 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1030 | 1040 | 1050 | 1064 | 1076 | 1092 |
| 13 | Front Center | 606 | 616 | 626 | 639 | 651 | 667 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Frame & Fork
Frame Material: Kona Carbon
Fork: Kona Libre Carbon Flat Mount Disc
Drivetrain
Shifters: SRAM Apex AXS
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 12spd
Cassette: SRAM XPLR PG1231 11-44t 12spd
Crankset: SRAM Apex 1 DUB Wide (42t X-Sync)
Chain: SRAM Apex Flattop 12spd
Brakes
Brake Calipers/Levers: SRAM Apex
Rotors: SRAM Centerline 160mm (front/rear)
Wheels & Tires
Rims: Easton ARC Offset 25
Hubs: Formula 100x12mm (front), 142x12mm (rear)
Tires: WTB Vulpine TCS Light DNA 700x45c (front/rear)
Cockpit
Handlebar: Ritchey Butano Comp Internal
Stem: Ritchey 4-Axis 44 Comp
Seatpost: Ritchey Link 20 WCS
Saddle: WTB SL8
Grips: Kona Cork Tape
Additional
Headset: FSA No.57E
Pedals: Not included
Paint: Gloss Mauve w/ Dark Crimson Decals
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Warranty
Kona’s bicycles fall between a 1 and 2 year warranty. Please see Kona’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.