Released April 17

Kona Releases All-new Ouroboros

Photo Credit: Kona

Overview

Builds

3

Price Range

$3,799–$6,999

Wheels

700c

Suspension

Hardtail, 40mm

Frame Material

Carbon

The Ouroboros is an all-new platform from the unbound minds at Kona. We bring you three builds– each meant for its own incredibly rowdy ride to the ends of the earth and back. Pack it expertly for the long haul, nimbly explore the edges of singletrack, or complete multiple days of the most wonderfully weird and delightfully chaotic of events. While other gravel bikes may technically tolerate mountain bike components, the Ouroboros is intentionally designed around the rowdy stuff – like 180mm rotors, 2.1 tire clearance, and front suspension, giving you a ride feel that is otherworldly and almost mistakable for a modern trail bike.

The highs and lows of this model family

Compare the Ouroboros Range
MSRP
$3,799$4,799$6,999
Spec Level
Fork
FoxCarbonRockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR
Wheels
AluminumAluminumCarbon
Groupset
ApexRival AXSX0 Eagle Transmission, Force eTap
Drivetrain
1 × 122 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
Suspension
HardtailRigidHardtail
Seatpost
DropperRigidDropper
Where to Buy
$3,799

At Kona

$4,799

At Kona

$6,999

At Kona

Spec Level

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

Geometry
Wheels
700c700c700c700c700c700c
560575590610630660
380385390395400405
1.471.491.511.541.581.63
530544559576593613
410410455455500535
75.074.574.073.573.072.5
115131147172193225
69.569.569.569.569.569.5
757575727272
292292292295295295
625635646659671687
445445445445445445
1,0591,0691,0801,0941,1061,123
555555555555
727272727272

🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees

Reviews
BIKEPACKING.com
Kona Ouroboros Review: Past Meets Present

Apr 17, 2024 · Neil Beltchenko

In this video review, Neil dives into the all-new Kona Ouroboros drop-bar rig in detail. Find our Kona Ouroboros Review here...

Highs
  • Inspiring geometry

  • Carbon gives life to geo

  • Snappy ride quality

  • Loads of bikepacking provisions

  • Good-looking frame

Lows
  • No rear rack our down tube mounts

  • Press fit BB

  • More clearance would be nice

  • Stiffer rear end rattled me a bit

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Bikerumor
Kona Ouroboros Is Built Around MTB Components for Hardcore Adventuring

Apr 17, 2024 · Zach Overholt

Be ready for any adventure with the new Kona Ouroboros – a bike somewhere between the lines of gravel and XC

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NSMB
Kona Ouroboros Gravel Bike

Apr 17, 2024

Deniz and Cooper have distinct gravel bike needs. Will the new Kona Ouroboros cater to them both?

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