Kona Libre EL 2023 Electric Bike
Brand | Kona |
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Colour | Blue |
Wheel Size | 650b |
Kona has deep roots in the development of what mountain bikes have become today. Since the company's inception in 1988 it has been under the same founding members' wings, and their staff are passionate about the empowerment of the bicycle. Today their range is vast, spanning across nearly all disciplines and offering models at all price points to reach a broad market of cyclists.
The Libre EL has made itself known as a go-to adventure bike for people of all abilities. Looking to up your distance? Want a tool that allows you to ride farther in less time? The Libre EL is a versatile machine that has the legs to go just about anywhere. Built on their wildly popular Libre platform, the Libre EL features an aluminum frame and Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc fork. Like its CR DL sibling, it runs a gravel-specific drivetrain and brakes, ensuring the grime that you'll inevitably get from a mucky ride doesn't affect shifting and braking performance. Unlike its analog sibling it gets a power boost from a Shimano motor and internal battery. In other words, it'll get you to the top of that insanely steep mountain you've been eyeing up, and let you enjoy the benefits of rippin' gravel on the way down! "Throughout all their test rides, probably the most glaring and consistent observation riders made was how balanced the Kona's handling felt… On the way back down that very trail, we literally almost forgot it was an e-bike." -Road Bike Action
Specifications
Frame and Forks
- Frame: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
- Forks: Kona Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
- Headset: Orbit 1.5 ZS, No.57-T
Drivetrain
- Crankset: Shimano E8000
- Chainrings: Direct Mount Samox 38 Tooth
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 812
- Cassette: Shimano Deore 11-42 Tooth 11 Speed
- Chain: Shimano 105
Braking/Shifting
- Shifters: Shimano GRX 810
- Brakes: Shimano GRX 810
- Front Rotor: Shimano RT66 160mm
- Rear Rotor: Shimano RT66 160mm
- Brake Levers: Shimano GRX 810
Wheels
- Rims: WTB HTZ I25 TCS 2.0
- Front Hub: Formula 100 x 12mm
- Rear Hub: Formula 142 x 12mm
- Spokes: Stainless 14 Gauge
- Front Tyre: WTB Venture TCS with Puncture Protection 650b x 47mm
- Rear Tyre: WTB Venture TCS with Puncture Protection 650b x 47mm
Finishing Kit
- Handlebars: Kona Road
- Grips: Kona Cork Tape
- Stem: Kona Road Deluxe
- Seatpost: TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal with Shimano Lever 31.6mm
- Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
- Saddle: WTB Volt
Electric Power
- Motor: Shimano E7000 20mph
- Battery: Shimano 504Wh
- Charger: Shimano STEPS 2A
- Display: Shimano SC-E7000 Display