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2026 Kona

Libre CR

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,699
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetApex XPLR AXS
BrakesSRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc
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$4,399

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Libre CR 700c Gravel - SRAM - Blue

Available: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, & 58cm

$4,399

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Libre CR 700c Gravel - Mauve Purple

Available: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, & 58cm

$4,398

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Libre CR

Available: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, & 58cm

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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Libre CR
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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)

33 mph

Libre CR

36 mph

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Spec Level

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Price History
Reviews
Bikerumor
Kona Keeps it Rolling with New, More Affordable Aluminum Hei Hei and Libre Models

Oct 2025 · Jeremy Benson

Kona drops new, more affordable aluminum-framed versions of its popular Hei Hei MTB and Libre gravel models.

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CX Magazine
Ridden and Reviewed Kona Libre CR - Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross and Gravel News, Races, Bikes, Media

Sep 2025 · Clifford Lee

Kona's Jake cx series of bikes is gone, but its new Libre CR is a versatile, carbon drop-bar gravel bike. Is it the right gravel (or cyclocross) bike for you?

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The Kona Libre CR Wants to Be Your Next Racey Gravel Bike

Apr 2025 · Alvin Holbrook

The Kona Libre CR gravel bike got a complete overhaul, keeping its simple guided brake hoses and durability while going for faster look and feel.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Carbon

BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

Color: Gloss Mauve w/ Dark Crimson Decals or Gloss Slate Blue w/ Metallic Gold & Black Decals

Fork

Kona Libre Carbon Flat Mount Disc

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PF86.5 DUB Wide

Headset

FSA Orbit No.57E ZS44/ZS56

Stem

Ritchey 4-Axis-44 Comp 31.8mm / Rise 6º / Length 48-50 60mm / 52-54 70mm / 56-58 80mm

Handlebar

Ritchey Butano Comp / 18 degree flare / 5 degree back / Width 48-50 420mm / 52 440mm / 54-58 460mm

Saddle

WTB SL8

Seatpost

Ritchey Link 20 WCS 27.2mm / 350mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Cork Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex XPLR AXS

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM Apex 1 42t / Length 48-50 165mm / 52-54 170mm / 56-58 172.5mm

Shifters

SRAM Apex XPLR AXS

Cassette

SRAM Apex XPLR 11-44t 12sp

Chain

SRAM Apex

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Apex

Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Apex

Wheels
Rims

Easton ARC Offset 25 700c 32h

Spokes

Stainless 2.0mm Black

Front Hub

Formula 12x100mm

Rear Hub

Formula 12x142mm HG

Tires

Front: WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c, Rear: WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 160mm 6B

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Last updated May 30