Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $2,999
    $3,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    5.5
    5.9
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Ultegra, 105Force
    Drivetrain
    2 × 111 × 11
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Kona Libre and Kona Libre DL are both carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Libre has 650b aluminum wheels and a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, while the Libre DL has 700c aluminum wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Libre
    Libre DL
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    Gear Range

    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)

    37 mph

    Libre

    35 mph

    Libre DL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Kona Race Light Carbon

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorGloss Deep Purple w/ Blue & Desert Tan Decals

    Kona Race Light Carbon

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorGloss Deep Purple w/ Blue & Desert Tan Decals

    Fork

    Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc

    Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano PF

    SRAM GXP PF

    Headset

    FSA No.42ACB

    FSA No.42ACB

    Stem

    Kona Road Deluxe

    Kona Road

    Handlebar

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Saddle

    WTB SL8 Pro

    WTB SL8 Pro

    Seatpost

    Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Cork Tape

    Kona Cork Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra

    SRAM Force 1

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    n/a

    Crank

    Shimano 105, 34/50t

    SRAM Force 1 X-Sync, 40t X-Sync

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    SRAM Force 1

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 11-34t 11spd

    SRAM XG1150 10-42t 11spd

    Chain

    KMC X11

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 Flat Mount

    SRAM Force 1 Flat Mount

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    SRAM Force 1 HRD

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB KOM i25 TCS

    Easton EA 70AX Wheelset

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Easton EA 70AX Wheelset

    Front Hub

    Formula 100x12mm (centerlock)

    Easton EA 70AX 100x12mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 142x12mm (centerlock)

    Easton EA 70AX 142x12mm

    Tires

    Front: WTB Byway TCS 650x47c, Rear: WTB Byway TCS 650x47c

    Front: WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c, Rear: WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock)

    SRAM Centerline 160mm

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