Overview
THE LBF
TYPE: Adventure Bike
BEHAVIOR: Rowdy, reclusive
HABITAT: Forests, mountains, gravel roads, trail, mossy paths
LOCATION FOUND: 48.99838694823883, -121.82369327199602, Pacific Northwest
Until now, the Legend of Big Fork sat in that space between myth and possibility. Some treated it as a fun local legend who left traces of big tire prints and slashed foliage; others swear they’d seen it in the wilderness before, and bike nerds in the comment section remained skeptical of its reality. The LBF has been here the whole time, dwelling in our most memorable underbiked adventures or our daydreams of overforking our gravel bike for that one strange adventure. There’s a new era of drop bar ready to emerge from the depths of the PNW. Some would say it’s already here, but for those who simply don’t believe: we see what we want to see and don’t see what we’re not prepared to see. The question is, are you ready for the power of the LBF myth to give your expedition meaning?
Features
Premium Steel Frame: Built with Reynolds 520 tubing to provide the legendary vibration-damping ride quality and “forever-frame” durability that only high-quality chromoly can offer.
Custom Hybrid Braking: A unique, authorized pairing of SRAM Apex drop-bar levers and G2 4-piston MTB calipers, delivering mountain-bike stopping power to a gravel-style cockpit.
XC-Race Efficiency: The 100mm RockShox SID fork features stiff 35mm stanchions and 3-position damping, optimized specifically for the frame’s geometry to balance chaos-management with pedaling speed.
Modern “Non-Gravel” Geometry: A slack 67° head tube angle provides MTB-like stability on descents, while the 75° seat tube angle keeps you centered and efficient during steep climbs.
Adventure-Ready Cockpit: The Ritchey Beacon Comp bars offer an ultra-wide flare for maximum control and stability when navigating technical terrain or carrying gear.
Future-Proof Versatility: Sliding UDH dropouts allow for easy singlespeed conversions, wheelbase adjustments, and compatibility with the latest drivetrain standards.
High-Volume Traction: Equipped with wide 2.4” Maxxis rubber and asymmetric rims to provide a massive contact patch for grip on roots, rocks, and loose dirt.
Specs
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST Length | 400 | 445 | 490 | 535 |
| 2 | TT Length | 552 | 577 | 607 | 647 |
| 3 | Reach | 385 | 405 | 430 | 465 |
| 4 | Stack | 623 | 642 | 660 | 679 |
| 5 | Standover | 748 | 783 | 816 | 849 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| 7 | HT Length | 90 | 110 | 130 | 150 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| 9 | CS Length | 440-456 | 440-456 | 440-456 | 440-456 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| 11 | BB Height | 305 | 305 | 305 | 305 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1099-1115 | 1127-1142 | 1160-1176 | 1203-1219 |
| 13 | Front Center | 670 | 697 | 730 | 773 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Frameset
Frame: Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Fork: RockShox SID, 100mm Travel, 29″
Paint Color: Gloss Emerald w/ Shades of Jade Decals
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex (12-speed)
Shifter: SRAM Apex
Crankset: SRAM X1 (32t) | S-M: 170mm / L-XL: 175mm
Cassette: SRAM GX 10-52t (12-speed)
Chain: SRAM NX
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 73mm
Braking
Brake Levers: SRAM Apex Hydraulic
Calipers: SRAM G2 4-Piston
Rotors: SRAM HS2 180mm (Front & Rear), 6-Bolt
Cockpit
Handlebar: Ritchey Beacon Comp | S: 46cm / M: 50cm / L-XL: 52cm
Stem: Ritchey Comp Trail | S: 35mm / M: 45mm / L-XL: 60mm
Seatpost: TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal (31.6mm) | S: 125mm / M: 150mm / L-XL: 170mm
Saddle: WTB Solano
Grips: Kona Cork Tape
Wheelset & Tires
Rims: RaceFace ARC 27 Offset
Hubs: Formula 15x110mm (Front) / 12x148mm XD (Rear)
Tires: Maxxis Dissector 29×2.4″ (Front) / Maxxis Forekaster 29×2.4″ (Rear)
Warranty
Kona’s bicycles fall between a 1 and 2 year warranty. Please see Kona’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.