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Libre
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
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$2,099| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | TRP Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Kona Libre gravel bike family is celebrated for its versatility, capable of handling pavement, gravel, and singletrack with ease. Reviews highlight its lightweight carbon frame, high stack for comfort, and wide tire clearance, making it a favorite for adventurous riders. However, some note sluggish acceleration and a preference for lower gears in certain models.
Lightweight carbon frame and fork
High stack and wide bar for stability and comfort
Versatile with options for 700c and 650b wheels
Numerous mounting points for bikepacking
Good tire clearance for various terrains
Sluggish acceleration and handling in some models
Mechanical disc brakes lack power
Some riders may want lower gears
Limited comfort on rough terrains
The Libre DL is a gravel bike that pushes the limits and challenges your idea of what a gravel bike is.Bicycling
Kona isn’t one to half-step when it comes to spec’ing out their aggressive builds
BikerumorThe Kona Libre AL shines as a reliable bikepacking option at a fair price thanks to its surefooted, stable ride and its countless mounting points.
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Jan 2022 · David Kennedy
Kona’s Libre EL steps up with an eye towards value and performance
Sep 2020 · Steve Fisher
Kona updates their Libre gravel bkes for 2021, adding a pedal-assist EL model and updating components on the CR DL and CR models.
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 […]
Calm and stable ride
Numerous mounting points
Purposeful concept
Sluggish acceleration and handling
Limited comfort
Middling braking performance
Jun 2019
Go-fast gearing, a million mounts, big-tire clearance, and dropper-post compatibility—let the fun begin.
Carbon frame and fork
Takes 700c and 650b wheels
Huge tire clearance
Some riders may want lower gears
Stack height may be too tall for riders who want an aggressive position
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.
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted Color: Gloss Metallic Green w/ Gloss Black Forest & Indicator Yellow Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP 68mm |
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM Apex, 40t X-Sync |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | TRP HDC711C Mechanical / Hydraulic Type: TRP Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 100x12mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c, Rear: WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c |
| Disc Rotors | TRP TR160mm |
First added May 25
Last updated September 18
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