2020 Kona

Libre DL

A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$3,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Libre DL
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Libre DL

36 mph

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Kona Libre CR & CR/DL gravel bikes get new spec & updated geometry, plus new Libre EL

Sep 2020

Kona updates their Libre gravel bkes for 2021, adding a pedal-assist EL model and updating components on the CR DL and CR models.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Kona Libre AL in Review

Nov 2019 · Benjamin Topf

Regardless of what your bikepacking adventure may entail, the Kona Libre AL will be your companion through testing times! We gave this new aluminium bike the spurs and ragged it through our gravel testing grounds. Find out how it performed here. Click here for an overview of the best gravel bike 2020 group test. On […]

Highs
  • Calm and stable ride

  • Numerous mounting points

  • Purposeful concept

Lows
  • Sluggish acceleration and handling

  • Limited comfort

  • Middling braking performance

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Bicycling
The Kona Libre DL Gravel Bike Leaves No Adventure Unturned

Jun 2019

Go-fast gearing, a million mounts, big-tire clearance, and dropper-post compatibility—let the fun begin.

Highs
  • Carbon frame and fork

  • Takes 700c and 650b wheels

  • Huge tire clearance

Lows
  • Some riders may want lower gears

  • Stack height may be too tall for riders who want an aggressive position

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Kona Libre DL

Apr 2019 · Troy Templin

The Kona Libre DL borrows some mountain for its gravel

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CX Magazine
Review: Kona Libre DL Carbon Gravel/Adventure Bike

Apr 2019 · Clifford Lee

The Kona Libre DL is a carbon gravel/adventure bike built for exploring and long days in the saddle. We put it to the mixed terrain test for this review.

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BIKEPACKING.com
Kona Libre DL Review

Nov 2018 · Logan Watts

Where does Kona’s new carbon gravel bike fit in to an already versatile range? We tested the Kona Libre DL to find out. Here’s the full review...

Highs
  • Nice geometry that hits a sweet spot between comfort and performance—surprisingly nimble, climbs extremely well, and feels exceptionally fast on gravel and pavement.

  • Tons of mounts, including five pairs of bottle cage mounts.

  • Solid component spec with no significant shortcomings.

  • Unbelievably lightweight carbon frame with a nice color and graphics scheme.

Lows
  • Geared too low for bikepacking out of the box—a 34 or 36T chainring will be a necessary upgrade for most mortals with the 700c/45mm tires.

  • Fork bottle mounts are not spaced correctly for a triple mount cage or bag—the bottom one is spaced a little too low.

  • Somewhat tight tire clearance in the chainstays when running 45mm tires, and 27.5 x 2.1″ from what I can gather.

  • Kona Road Bars are nice and wide, but I’d prefer a little more flare, such as a Cowchipper for this style of bike.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light Carbon

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Prism Rust-Purple w/ Charcoal & Dark Silver Decals

Fork

Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

Shimano PF

Headset

FSA No.42ACB

Stem

Easton EA90

Handlebar

Easton EC70AX

Saddle

WTB SL8 Pro

Seatpost

RaceFace Next Carbon

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Cork Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX 810

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 810

Crank

Shimano GRX 810, 31/48t

Shifters

Shimano GRX 810

Cassette

Shimano 105 11-34t 11spd

Chain

Shimano Ultegra

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Shimano GRX 810

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX

Wheels
Rims

Easton EA 70AX Wheelset

Spokes

Easton EA 70AX Wheelset

Front Hub

Easton EA 70AX 100x12mm

Rear Hub

Easton EA 70AX 142x12mm

Tires

Front: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c, Rear: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock)

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