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Libre CR
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Apex XPLR AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
First added 26 April
Last updated 30 May