2024 Kona
Ouroboros CR
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
Compare the full range
Manufacturer Price
$3,799| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 40mm |
| Fork | Fox |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
Compare the full Ouroboros model range
View Comparison
Apr 2024 · Neil Beltchenko
In this video review, Neil dives into the all-new Kona Ouroboros drop-bar rig in detail. Find our Kona Ouroboros Review here...
Inspiring geometry
Carbon gives life to geo
Snappy ride quality
Loads of bikepacking provisions
Good-looking frame
No rear rack our down tube mounts
Press fit BB
More clearance would be nice
Stiffer rear end rattled me a bit
Apr 2024 · Zach Overholt
Be ready for any adventure with the new Kona Ouroboros – a bike somewhere between the lines of gravel and XC
Apr 2024
Deniz and Cooper have distinct gravel bike needs. Will the new Kona Ouroboros cater to them both?
| Frame | Kona Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Color: Gloss Metallic Blue w/ Metallic Silver Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox TC32 Performance GRIP damper, 40mm travel, Tapered, 100x12mm Travel: 40mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | n/a Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Press-Fit 86.5 DUB Wide |
| Headset | FSA Orbit No. 57E, ZS 44/56 |
| Stem | Kona 6-degree rise, 48-52: 40mm; 54-58: 50mm |
| Handlebar | Kona 20-degree flare, 48: 440mm; 50: 460mm; 52-54: 480mm; 56: 500mm; 58: 520mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Steel SL |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal, 31.6mm, 125mm travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Velo bar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 12 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1 DUB Wide, SRAM Apex 38t AL direct mount |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 12 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 11-50t 12 speed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Flat Mount Hydraulic Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex 12 |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team i27 700c 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 100 x 12 6-bolt |
| Rear Hub | Formula 142 x 12 6-bolt, 11sp Road freehub |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Ravager 700 x 50 TR EXO, Rear: Maxxis Ravager 700 x 50 TR EXO |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline 6-bolt 180mm |
Last updated May 11