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Libre
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,349| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | TRP Mechanical Disc |
Oct 2025 · Jeremy Benson
Kona drops new, more affordable aluminum-framed versions of its popular Hei Hei MTB and Libre gravel models.
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?
Planted and confidant descending
Good balance for fast gravel with technical features
Rangey geometry but not sluggish acceleration
Steep climbing traction better than expected
Long front center avoids toe overlap
UDH compatible
Versatile for day rides, racing, and light bikepacking
Easily upgraded with lighter wheels for performance boost
Heavy wheelset (1820g) hurts acceleration
Few mounting points (no frame bag/rack mounts)
High stack may not suit very low positions
No suspension fork allowed (warranty void)
Slightly less nimble in tight chicanes
Apex groupset is entry-level
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.
Jan 2022 · David Kennedy
Kona’s Libre EL steps up with an eye towards value and performance
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted Color: Gloss Metallic Green w/ Matte Black Forest & Indicator Yellow Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Libre Carbon fork |
| 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: Maxxis Rambler Silkshield TR 700x45c, Rear: Maxxis Rambler Silkshield TR 700x45c |
| Disc Rotors | TRP TR160mm |
First added June 17
Last updated October 18
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