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2021 Kona Libre
Original manufacturer specifications including 700c wheels, geometry for 5 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2021
- Category
- Gravel & Cyclocross
- Original MSRP
- $1,899.00
- Sizes
- 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
- Colors
- Satin Oatmeal w/ Gloss Charcoal & Metallic Orange Decals
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 25 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002017
Model history 2 other years
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc |
| Fork Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | SRAM Apex |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex; Chainring: 40t X-Sync |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP 68mm |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Pedals | n/a |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: TRP Spyre C; Front Brake Rotor: TRP TR160 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: TRP TR160 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA No.57B |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB KOM Light Team i25 TCS 2.0 |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Tire | WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c |
| Rear Tire | WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 455 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 550 mm |
| Top tube | 543 mm | 558 mm | 573 mm | 588 mm | 608 mm |
| Head tube | 137 mm | 153 mm | 175 mm | 196.5 mm | 230 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 72.5° | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1042 mm | 1052 mm | 1058 mm | 1068 mm | 1084 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 285 mm | 285 mm | 288 mm | 288 mm | 290 mm |
| Reach | 378 mm | 383 mm | 386 mm | 389 mm | 394 mm |
| Stack | 575 mm | 590 mm | 610 mm | 630 mm | 660 mm |
| Standover height | 740 mm | 768 mm | 791 mm | 817 mm | 837 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Front center | 613 mm | 623 mm | 628 mm | 638 mm | 654 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm | 410 mm |
Geometry source: Kona first-party archive metric geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
50 geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 575 mm sits toward the taller end. Its wheelbase of 1042 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its reach of 378 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 37 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 50 geometry 52 geometry
Archive context: Its bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits somewhat deeper than typical. The head angle of 70.5° sits somewhat slacker than typical. The chainstay of 440 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 34 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 52 geometry 54 geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 610 mm sits toward the taller end. The seat angle of 73° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its wheelbase of 1058 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 34 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 54 geometry 56 geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 630 mm sits toward the taller end. The seat angle of 72.5° sits somewhat more relaxed than typical. Its reach of 389 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Compared with 24 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 56 geometry 58 geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 660 mm sits toward the taller end. The seat angle of 72° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its reach of 394 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 24 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 58 geometry Parts & serviceability
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SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c
Named tire and published size
SRAM GXP 68mm
Named archived component — verify dimensions
More qualified parts (6)
WTB Volt
Named archived component — verify exact version
SRAM Apex; Chainring: 40t X-Sync
Component family — verify exact version
SRAM Apex
Interpreted as SRAM Apex · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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SRAM Apex
Interpreted as SRAM Apex · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
FSA No.57B
Exact archived model
WTB KOM Light Team i25 TCS 2.0
Named archived component — verify dimensions
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 11-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2021 Kona Libre · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted · Fork: Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc · Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: SRAM Apex · Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex · Crankset: SRAM Apex; Chainring: 40t X-Sync · Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP 68mm · Cassette: SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd · Chain: SRAM PC1110
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: TRP Spyre C; Front Brake Rotor: TRP TR160 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: TRP TR160 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Apex
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: WTB KOM Light Team i25 TCS 2.0 · Hubs: (F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm · Front tire: WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c · Rear tire: WTB Riddler TCS 700x45c
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA No.57B · Handlebar: Kona Road · Stem: Kona Road · Seatpost: Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm · Saddle: WTB Volt
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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