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Libre
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano cues hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,099| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | CUES |
| Brakes | Shimano CUES Hydraulic Disc |
Oct 2025 · Jeremy Benson
Kona drops new, more affordable aluminum-framed versions of its popular Hei Hei MTB and Libre gravel models.
Sept 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 descending stability
Confidence on steep descents
Acceleration and climbing not sluggish
Steep climbing traction and line holding
Comfortable position with ability to use drops
Versatile for day rides, racing, and light bikepacking
UDH compatible
Tire clearance for 50mm tires
Removable seatstay bridge
Long front center and high trail make steep climbs require more concentration on weight balance
Slower through tight chicanes and flat switchbacks
Stock wheelset somewhat heavy (estimated 1820g)
WTB Vulpine tires not ideal in loose-over-hard or muddy conditions
Few mounting points (no fork mounts, no frame bag mounts)
Tall headtube may not allow very low aero position
Warranty void if suspension fork installed
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 BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Color: Gloss Metallic Charcoal w/ Toffee & Jade Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Libre Carbon Flat Mount Disc |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano PF86.5 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit No.57E ZS44/ZS56 |
| Stem | Kona Gravel Deluxe 31.8mm / Rise 6º / Length 48-52 60mm / 54-56 70mm / 58 80mm |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar 31.8mm / Width 48 42cm / 50-52 44cm / 54 46cm / 56-58 48cm |
| Saddle | WTB SL8 |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm / Length 48-50 325mm / 52 350mm / 54-58 375mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES 6020 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano CUES 6030 |
| Crank | Shimano CUES 6040 32/46t / Length 48-54 170mm / 56-58 175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES 6030 |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG300 11-39t 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano CUES 6030 Type: Shimano CUES Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano CUES 6030 |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 2.0mm Black |
| Front Hub | Formula 12x100mm 6B |
| Rear Hub | Formula 12x142mm 6B HG |
| Tires | Front: WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c, Rear: WTB Vulpine TCS Light 700x45c |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT56 180mm 6B |
First added 23 October
Last updated 25 April
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