Libre DL

Available as Frame w/Kona Carbon Verso Fork & Thru-Axles
$1999 USD CONTACT YOUR KONA DEALER
The 2020 Libre DL moves to 650b wheels and a 2x Shimano GRX 800 drivetrain, providing a broader gear range for a wider variety of terrain. The Kona Race Light Carbon frame is mounted with an Easton carbon bar, Race Face carbon seatpost, Easton EA70 AX wheels and a Kona Verso Carbon touring fork providing a light and fast ride. Numerous mounts for water bottles and frame bags give you the ability to be more self-sufficient and travel further than ever before.

“The Libre DL with 700x wheels is light and nimble, with great geometry to keep the bike stable should you strap a load to all the lashing points on the bike.”

– Clifford Lee, CX Magazine

  • Frame Material: Kona Race Light Carbon
  • Fork: Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
  • Wheels: Easton EA 70AX 650b
  • Crankset: Shimano GRX 810
  • Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 810 11spd
  • Brakes: Shimano GRX 810 160mm front / 160mm rear rotor
  • Seat Post: RaceFace Next Carbon
  • Cockpit: Easton EC70AX bar/Easton EA90 Stem
  • Front Tire: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650bx47c
  • Rear tire: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650bx47c
  • Saddle: WTB SL8 Pro

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame Material Kona Race Light Carbon
Sizes 46, 49, 51, 54, 55
Rear Shock n/a
Fork Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
Crankarms Shimano GRX 810
Chainrings 31/48t
B/B Shimano PF
Pedals n/a
Chain Shimano Ultegra
Cassette Shimano 105 11-34t 11spd
Chainguide n/a
F/D Shimano GRX 810
R/D Shimano GRX 810
Shifters Shimano GRX 810
Brake Calipers Shimano GRX 810
Front Brake Rotor Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock)
Rear Brake Rotor Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock)
Brake Levers Shimano GRX
Headset FSA No.42ACB
Handlebar Easton EC70AX
Stem Easton EA90
Seatpost RaceFace Next Carbon
Seat Clamp Kona Clamp
Grips Kona Cork Tape
Saddle WTB SL8 Pro
Front Hub Easton EA 70AX 100x12mm
Rear Hub Easton EA 70AX 142x12mm
Spokes Easton EA 70AX Wheelset
Rims Easton EA 70AX Wheelset
Front Tire WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c
Rear Tire WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c
Paint Color Gloss Prism Rust-Purple w/ Charcoal & Dark Silver Decals
Extras n/a

All specifications are subject to change without notice

GEOMETRY mminches

  Size 46 49 51 54 55
1 ST Length 455 490 510 540 550
2 TT Length 543 558 572 588 608
3 Reach 378 383 386 389 394
4 Stack 575 590 610 630 660
5 Standover 740 764 785 812 832
6 HT Angle 70.5 70.5 71.0 71.0 71.0
7 HT Length 137.3 153.2 175.4 196.5 230.4
8 ST Angle 74.0 73.5 73.0 72.5 72.0
9 CS Length 440 440 440 440 440
10 BB Drop 75 75 72 72 70
11 BB Height 267 267 270 270 272
12 Wheelbase 1042 1052 1058 1068 1084
13 Front Center 613 623 628 638 654
14 Fork Length 410 410 410 410 410
15 Fork Offset 50 50 50 40 50
  Size 18.1 19.3 20.1 21.3 21.7
1 ST Length 17.9 19.3 20.1 21.3 21.7
2 TT Length 21.4 22.0 22.5 23.1 23.9
3 Reach 14.9 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.5
4 Stack 22.6 23.2 24.0 24.8 26.0
5 Standover 29.1 30.1 30.9 32.0 32.8
6 HT Angle 70.5 70.5 71.0 71.0 71.0
7 HT Length 5.4 6.0 6.9 7.7 9.1
8 ST Angle 74.0 73.5 73.0 72.5 72.0
9 CS Length 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
10 BB Drop 3.0 3.0 2.8 2.8 2.8
11 BB Height 10.5 10.5 10.6 10.6 10.7
12 Wheelbase 41.0 41.4 41.7 42.0 42.7
13 Front Center 24.1 24.5 24.7 25.1 25.7
14 Fork Length 16.1 16.1 16.1 16.1 16.1
15 Fork Offset 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.6 2.0
KONA Geometry

SIZING + FIT

ROAD/CX/ASPHALT

Height/InchesHeight/MetricInseam/InchesInseam/MetricRoad/RoveLibreCX/SutraDews CoCo
4'10"-5'1"147-155 cm24”-27”61-69 cm46-48 cm46 cm46-48 cmN/AXS
5'0"-5'3"152-160 cm26"-29"66-74 cm48-50 cm46-49 cm48-50 cmSmallSmall
5'2"-5'7"157-170 cm27"-30"69-76 cm48-52 cm49-51 cm48-52 cmSmall, MediumSmall, Medium
5'6"-5'10"168-178 cm29"-31"74-79 cm52-54 cm51-54 cm52-54 cmMediumMedium
5'9"-6'0"175-183 cm30"-33"76-84 cm52-56 cm54-55 cm52-56 cmMedium, LargeMedium, Large
5'11"-6'2"180-188 cm32"-35"81-89 cm54-58 cm54-55 cm54-58 cmLarge, XLLarge
6'1"-6'5"185-196 cm33"-36"84-91 cm56-58 cm55 cm56-58 cmXLN/A

MTB/ALL MOUNTAIN/GRAVITY

Height/InchesHeight/MetricInseam/InchesInseam/Metric SPLICEMTB/XC Trail/FatAll Mountain/EnduroGravity/DH
4'10"-5'1"147-155 cm24”-27”61-69 cmSmallXSXSN/A
5'0"-5'3"152-160 cm26"-29"66-74 cmSmallSmallSmallN/A
5'2"-5'7"157-170 cm27"-30"69-76 cmSmall, MediumSmall, MediumSmall, MediumMedium
5'6"-5'10"168-178 cm29"-31"74-79 cmMediumMediumMediumMedium
5'9"-6'0"175-183 cm30"-33"76-84 cmMedium, LargeMedium, LargeMedium, LargeMedium, Large
5'11"-6'2"180-188 cm32"-35"81-89 cmLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XL
6'1"-6'5"185-196 cm33"-36"84-91 cmLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XLLarge, XL

FEATURES

KONA CARBON

Designed to be lightweight and built to demanding standards. Carbon fiber has long been praised for its weight and strength, but rather than chase grams, we place our efforts on the performance that is possible when the right high-modulus fibers are in the right places. Our designers work very closely with our manufacturer to ensure there is no compromise to the desired ride characteristics, durability and – finally – weight stipulations that we expect from our bikes.

Models: Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Jake the Snake CR, Zing CR, Zone LTD

INTEGRATED HEADSET

Integrated headsets are simple, light and effective headset systems whereby the bearing race cups are actually part of the head tube, and they are either machined away and left with the head tube, bonded (carbon), or welded in with steel or alloy. Like an internal headset, an integrated headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

Models: Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto, Esatto Fast, Zing CR, Zing AL, PhD

TAPERED HEAD TUBE

More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.

Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Stinky 26, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Precept 120, Precept 130, Precept 150, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Kahuna DL, Kahuna, Big Kahuna, Lana’i, Fire Mountain, Blast, Cinder Cone, Explosif, Shred, Mahuna, Wozo, Wo, Mohala, Tika, Stinky 24, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto, Esatto Fast, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Zing CR, Zing AL, Zone LTD, PhD, Raijin Ti Frame, Explosif Ti Frame,

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS

Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems.

Models: Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Big Honzo DL, Hei Hei Race Supreme, Hei Hei Race DL, Hei Hei Race, Hei Hei Supreme, Hei Hei DL, Hei Hei, Hei Hei Trail Supreme, Hei Hei Trail DL, Hei Hei Trail, Kahuna DDL, Explosif, Unit, Jake the Snake, Jake the Snake CR, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Tonk, Zone LTD, Sutra LTD

12x142mm AXLE

12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you’ll see the 12x148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12x142 thru-axle.

Models: Supreme Operator, Operator DL, Operator, Process 111, Process 134, Process 134 DL, Process 153, Process 153 DL, Honzo CR Trail DL, Honzo CR Trail, Honzo CR Race, Honzo AL DL, Honzo AL, Big Honzo DL, Big Honzo, Private Jake, Esatto DDL, Esatto Disc, Esatto Fast, Roadhouse, Wheelhouse, Zone LTD, PhD, Honzo Ti frame, Esatto Ti Disc Frame

650b WHEELS

650b wheels and tires have a similar overall diameter to a traditional 700c gravel or commuting tire, but with a smaller diameter rim and a wider, taller tire. The extra air volume in this new generation of urban and mixed-surface tires means they can be run comfortably at lower pressures while still rolling quickly on a variety of surfaces. It’s the best of both worlds.

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