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Ouroboros CR
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 40mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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The Kona Ouroboros is a versatile gravel bike designed for adventurous riding, blending mountain bike capabilities with gravel performance. It features a carbon frame with inspiring geometry, front suspension for rough terrain, and ample tire clearance up to 2.1 inches. While it excels in handling and comfort on mixed surfaces, it can be heavy and may have fit issues for some riders.
Inspiring geometry
Carbon frame for better energy transfer
Front suspension for improved ride quality
Wide tire clearance for versatility
Multiple mounts for bikepacking
Heavy weight for a gravel bike
Limited tire clearance with suspension forks
Fit issues reported, especially with smaller frames
Press fit bottom bracket
Stiffer rear end can cause discomfort
It’s a unique drop-bar platform that pays tribute to the past and charts its own path forward.BIKEPACKING.com
The Ouroboros is intentionally designed around the rowdy stuff.
BikerumorThe Kona Ouroboros represents one of the steps in the gravel bike evolution.
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Oct 2025 · Oscar Huckle
Past meets present in Kona’s new genre-blurring platform
Brilliant bikepacking chops
Exciting handling
Comfortable rear end
Lots of mounts
180mm disc brake rotors should be the future
Sram udh dropout
Competitive but mismatched tyre clearance
Strange frame sizing
2x groupset is at odds with the big tyre clearance
Ritchey venturemax xl handlebar ergonomics
Apr 2025 · Will Tracy
Kona offers the adventure focused crowd a fairly-priced, high-value package that excels in tricky terrain well beyond flat, straight country roads.
Jan 2025 · Clifford Lee
The Kona Ouroboros is not your typical gravel bike. For technical mixed-terrain riding, it could be your dream bike. See our full review.
Confident off-road position with short stem, wide bars, front suspension, and dropper post
Big tires add traction
Suspension fork absorbs small bumps and keeps wheels planted
Dropper post and wide bars aid descending
Adventure-oriented build with 40mm suspension and dropper post
Weight at 23.1 lbs is a burden for lifting and accelerating
Not nimble for tight cyclocross courses due to long wheelbase and slack front end
Requires steering correction in tight turns on road
Acceleration lackadaisical due to big tires and heavy wheels
Wide handlebars can clip posts or trees on narrow sections
Nov 2024
"By design, the Ouroboros lives somewhere in the murkiness between mountain and gravel bikes"
Unique blend of gravel and mountain bike characteristics
Excels in rough, chunky terrain where conventional gravel bikes struggle
Long dropper post enhances descending fun
Upright geometry offers comfort for relaxed rides
Good tire grip with Maxxis Ravager
1x drivetrain simplicity with wide range
Touch points (saddle, bars, tape) not ideal for reviewer
Stock KS dropper lever recommended to be replaced
Wheelset heavy and stiff; GRX upgrade costly
SRAM Apex shift quality not top-tier
Not as snappy/responsive as traditional gravel bikes
Geometry sizing tricky; test ride recommended
Apr 2024 · By Neil Beltchenko
In this video review, Neil dives into the all-new Kona Ouroboros drop-bar rig in detail. Find our Kona Ouroboros Review here...
Inspiring geometry
Carbon gives life to geo
Snappy ride quality
Loads of bikepacking provisions
Good-looking frame
No rear rack our down tube mounts
Press fit BB
More clearance would be nice
Stiffer rear end rattled me a bit
Apr 2024 · Zach Overholt
Be ready for any adventure with the new Kona Ouroboros – a bike somewhere between the lines of gravel and XC
| Frame | Kona Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Color: Gloss Metallic Blue w/ Metallic Silver Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox TC32 Performance GRIP damper, 40mm travel, Tapered, 100x12mm Travel: 40mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Press-Fit 86.5 DUB Wide |
| Headset | FSA Orbit No. 57E, ZS 44/56 |
| Stem | Kona 6-degree rise, 48-52: 40mm; 54-58: 50mm |
| Handlebar | Kona 20-degree flare, 48: 440mm; 50: 460mm; 52-54: 480mm; 56: 500mm; 58: 520mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Steel SL |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal, 31.6mm, 125mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Velo bar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 12 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1 DUB Wide, SRAM Apex 38t AL direct mount |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 12 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 11-50t 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Flat Mount Hydraulic Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex 12 |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team i27 700c 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 100 x 12 6-bolt |
| Rear Hub | Formula 142 x 12 6-bolt, 11sp Road freehub |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ravager 700 x 50 TR EXO, Rear: Maxxis Ravager 700 x 50 TR EXO |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 6-bolt 180mm |
First added April 19
Last updated October 18
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