Kona Libre

$2,298.99

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The Libre doesn’t ask you to choose between fast and far. It assumes you’re doing both.


Overview

The Libre is a performance gravel bike with the speed to chase pavement and the confidence to keep going when it disappears. Its aluminum frame and carbon fork deliver a lively, precise ride that stays composed over washboard, rough backroads, and whatever else gets between you and the horizon. It’s quick when you put the power down, comfortable enough to stay out all day, and built with enough mountain-bike DNA to make the rough way look like the right way. The Libre doesn’t ask you to choose between fast and far. It assumes you’re doing both.

Features

Kona 6061 aluminum frame built for gravel and adventure riding

Carbon fork for smooth handling and vibration control

Hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm rotors for strong stopping power

WTB ST i25 tubeless-ready wheels paired with WTB Vulpine 700×45c tires

Thru-axles front and rear for solid handling and stability

Kona gravel cockpit tuned for comfort on long days out

Specs

Bike Geometry

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

Frameset

  • Frame: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
  • Fork: Kona Libre Carbon Flat Mount Disc
  • Rear Shock: N/A
  • Paint Color: Gloss Winter Sky w/ Metallic Nickel Decals
  • Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58

Drivetrain

  • Crankset: Shimano CUES 6040, 32/46t
    • 48–54: 170mm
    • 56–58: 175mm
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano PF86.5
  • Chain: Shimano CUES LG500
  • Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300, 11–39t, 10-speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano CUES 6030
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES 6020
  • Shifters: Shimano CUES 6030
  • Chainguide: N/A
  • Pedals: N/A

Brakes

  • Brake Calipers: Shimano CUES 6030
  • Brake Levers: Shimano CUES 6030
  • Front Rotor: Shimano RT56, 180mm, 6-bolt
  • Rear Rotor: Shimano RT56, 180mm, 6-bolt

Components

  • Headset: FSA Orbit No.57E ZS44/ZS56
  • Handlebar: Kona Gravel Dropbar, 31.8mm
    • 48: 42cm
    • 50–52: 44cm
    • 54: 46cm
    • 56–58: 48cm
  • Stem: Kona Gravel Deluxe, 31.8mm, 6º rise
    • 48–52: 60mm
    • 54–56: 70mm
    • 58: 80mm
  • Seatpost: Kona Thumb w/ Offset, 27.2mm
    • 48–50: 325mm
    • 52: 350mm
    • 54–58: 375mm
  • Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp, 31.8mm
  • Grips / Bar Tape: Kona Cork Tape
  • Saddle: WTB Gravelier Steel Fusion Form

Wheels

  • Front Hub: Formula 12x100mm, 6-bolt
  • Rear Hub: Formula 12x142mm, 6-bolt, HG
  • Spokes: Stainless 2.0mm Black
  • Rims: WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 CVX
  • Front Tire: WTB Vulpine TCS Light, 700x45c
  • Rear Tire: WTB Vulpine TCS Light, 700x45c

Warranty

Kona’s bicycles fall between a 1 and 2 year warranty. Please see Kona’s extensive warranty details to review their limitations.


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