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Libre CR/DL
A carbon frame gravel bike with high-end components and shimano grx 800 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,799| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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 Race Light Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Metallic Indigo w/ Matte Metallic Bronze & Ink Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano PF86 |
| Headset | FSA No.42ACB |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Handlebar | Easton EA70AX |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 812 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | Shimano GRX 600, 40t |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 810 w/ Integrated Dropper Lever |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | Shimano 105 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 810 Type: Shimano GRX 800 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team i25 TCS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Spokes |
| Front Hub | KT 100x12mm (centerlock) |
| Rear Hub | KT 142x12mm (centerlock) |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x45c, Rear: Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x45c |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock) |
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Last updated September 18
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