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2021 Kona Libre EL
Original manufacturer specifications including 650b wheels, geometry for 5 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2021
- Category
- Gravel & Cyclocross
- Original MSRP
- $4,699.00
- Sizes
- 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
- Colors
- Gloss Chocolate w/ Yellow, Rust & Flame Fade Decals
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 25 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900001994
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 | Shimano GRX 810 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000; Chainring: Direct Mount Samox 38t |
| Bottom Bracket | n/a |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 11-42t 11spd |
| Chain | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals | n/a |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: Shimano GRX 810; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT66 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT66 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano GRX 810 |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Orbit 1.5ZS, No.57-T |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Stem | Kona Road Deluxe |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever 31.6mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB HTZ I25 TCS 2.0 |
| Spokes | Stainless 14g |
| Front Tire | WTB Venture TCS w/ Puncture Protection 650x47c |
| Rear Tire | WTB Venture TCS w/ Puncture Protection 650x47c |
| Wheel Size | 650b |
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 | 550 mm | 562 mm | 575 mm | 588 mm | 608 mm |
| Head tube | 159 mm | 164 mm | 182 mm | 198 mm | 232 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 71° | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 75° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 mm | 1068 mm | 1072 mm | 1081 mm | 1097 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 268 mm | 268 mm | 271 mm | 271 mm | 273 mm |
| Reach | 390 mm | 395 mm | 398 mm | 401 mm | 406 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 601 mm | 617 mm | 632 mm | 662 mm |
| Standover height | 734 mm | 758 mm | 780 mm | 805 mm | 825 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Front center | 632 mm | 639 mm | 643 mm | 651 mm | 666 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 bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The head angle of 70.5° sits toward the steeper end. Its wheelbase of 1061 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 27 distinct electric-assist 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 wheelbase of 1068 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 75 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The head angle of 70.5° sits toward the steeper end.
Compared with 26 distinct electric-assist 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: The head angle of 71° sits toward the steeper end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 72 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. Its wheelbase of 1072 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 26 distinct electric-assist 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 bottom-bracket drop of 72 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. The head angle of 71° sits toward the steeper end. Its wheelbase of 1081 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 27 distinct electric-assist 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 reach of 406 mm sits toward the shorter end. The head angle of 71° sits toward the steeper end. Its wheelbase of 1097 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 20 distinct electric-assist 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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Shimano Deore 11-42t 11spd
Interpreted as Shimano Deore · 11-speed Component family — verify exact version
WTB Volt
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano GRX
Interpreted as Shimano GRX · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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More qualified parts (2)
Shimano GRX 810
Interpreted as Shimano GRX · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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WTB HTZ 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 →
- E-bike systemConfirm the main battery charges with the correct charger, locks securely into its mount and has no case damage, swelling, corrosion or overheating marks. Power the bike on from cold, test every assist mode and ask for available battery-health and diagnostic records.Check the battery and electronics →
- 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 23 checks based on 6 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 EL · Electric-assist · 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: Shimano GRX 810 · Rear derailleur: Shimano GRX · Crankset: Shimano E8000; Chainring: Direct Mount Samox 38t · Cassette: Shimano Deore 11-42t 11spd · Chain: Shimano 105
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: Shimano GRX 810; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT66 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT66 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano GRX 810
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 650b · Rims: WTB HTZ i25 TCS 2.0 · Hubs: (F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm · Front tire: WTB Venture TCS w/ Puncture Protection 650x47c · Rear tire: WTB Venture TCS w/ Puncture Protection 650x47c
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: Orbit 1.5ZS, No.57-T · Handlebar: Kona Road · Stem: Kona Road Deluxe · Seatpost: TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal w/ Shimano Lever 31.6mm · Saddle: WTB Volt
E-bike system
Check the battery and electronics →Archived: Kona Libre EL · electric-assist identification
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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