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Bikes seem to have made their way into the hearts of several men and women. People seem to be in love with bikes these days, so much that one of the most valuable gifts that get gifted to someone is a brand new bike. Nowadays, everyone wants to own and ride a bike. Bikes are the most multitasked vehicles, performing several functions more than Its primary transportation function, unlike its colleague’s cars. It is no wonder then why bikes have kept outselling cars year in, year out. Bikes get used to many things, including going for adventures with friends, visiting the neighborhood, touring the city, and so on. Gravel bikes are the most preferred bikes. It is probably because of its ability to cruise over terrain, weather countryside, rocky or muddy terrains. For this reason, Kona Libre and Kona Rove came into existence into the world of gravel bikes and provided everything a gravel bike should be
Kona Libre & Kona Rove
The idea of gravel is a bike that is not afraid of any surface, whether rocky, sandy, or muddy. Kona understood this; that’s why it created Kona Libre and Kona Rove. Kona Libre and Kona Rove are good bikes that have a significant impact on gravel bikes. They didn’t only fulfill what a grave bike should be but did even more.
Kona Libre tested the Madeira island landscape known for its inconsistent seasons and narrow paths in the forests. Kona Libre was able to cruise over all the types of terrain found in Madeira. It has a long seat post combined with a short stem that gives it a mountainous geometry. It offers a perfect upright rising position, conquering any gravel path and making them feel like smooth terrain. The WTB 650B guarantees speed and the frame and fork provide availability for bottle cages and bags. Kona Libre is a good mountain climber, making it fit into a perfect mountain bike description. It gives a very comfortable and fun ride. Although the geometry of Kona Libre is not so familiar, it guarantees speed and comfort after you adapt to it.
Kona Rove is a robust and durable bike. It can go on and on for long distances. It puts its riders into a comfortable riding position and gives them control over the road. It has maximum power transmission. It also smashes gravel terrains. Its low cockpit also aids in the comfort it offers for a harsh ride. The tires provide a smooth ride. It can get used on long trips and any adventures. Kona Rove is used to visiting new environments, especially those you have zero ideas of what the terrain might look like or maybe.
Features
It has a ShimanoUltegra RX 2×11 groupset.
It has WTB 650 wheels which are huge and tubeless.
It has a Kona Verso Carbon fork.
Specifications
Kona Libre;
Brand: Kona
Name: Kona Libre
Weight: 8.8kg
Frame: Kona Race Light Carbon
Saddle: WTB SL8 Pro
Fork: Kona Verso Carbon fork
Cranks: Shimano 105
Seatpost: Kona Thumb
Groupset: Shimano Ultegra
Cockpit: Kona Road Lenker
Kona Rove:
Brand: Kona
Name: Kona Rove
Weight: 10.9 kg
Frame: Reynolds 853 Cromoly
Saddle: WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost: Kona Thumb
Brakes: SRAM Force
Cranks: SRAM Force 1
Wheelset: WTB Asym
Tires: WTB Horizon Road Plus
Cockpit: Kona Road Lenker
Pros
They are very durable and strong.
They can overcome any terrain.
They provide a good riding position.
They have effective power transmission.
They are very agile and balanced.
Kona Libre are good mountain climbers.
Cons
Kona Rova is not so light.
Kona Libre has low-profile tires.
Conclusion
Kona Libre and Kona Rove understood the assignment when it came to a gravel bike. They are bikes capable of doing almost everything a bike can do. Kona Libre gets used to climbing mountains as they are outstanding in moving uphill and downhill and are also very agile and balanced. It can also get used to going for a race with its wheel that ensures speed and acceleration. Kona Rove is very good at going on long trips with your friends and loved ones.
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