2024 Kona

Ouroboros CR/DL

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,799
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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37 mph

Ouroboros CR/DL

36 mph

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BIKEPACKING.com
Kona Ouroboros Review: Past Meets Present

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...

Highs
  • Inspiring geometry

  • Carbon gives life to geo

  • Snappy ride quality

  • Loads of bikepacking provisions

  • Good-looking frame

Lows
  • No rear rack our down tube mounts

  • Press fit BB

  • More clearance would be nice

  • Stiffer rear end rattled me a bit

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Bikerumor
Kona Ouroboros Is Built Around MTB Components for Hardcore Adventuring

Apr 2024 · Zach Overholt

Be ready for any adventure with the new Kona Ouroboros – a bike somewhere between the lines of gravel and XC

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NSMB
Kona Ouroboros Gravel Bike

Apr 2024

Deniz and Cooper have distinct gravel bike needs. Will the new Kona Ouroboros cater to them both?

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Carbon

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

ColorGloss Harbor Grey w/ Plum & Bloodstone Decals

Fork

Kona Ouroboros Carbon, 420 axle to crown, tapered 1.5 (28.6 - 38.1), 100 x 12mm, internal brake and dynamo routing, native 160 flat mount front, 3-pack bosses + fender mounts

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Press-Fit 86.5 DUB Wide

Headset

FSA Orbit No. 57, ZS 44/56

Stem

Ritchey Trail Comp, 0-degree, 48-52: 45mm; 54-58: 60mm

Handlebar

Ritchey Venturemax Comp/Venturemax XL Comp, 24-degree flare, 4.6 degree backsweep; 48-50: 460mm, 52-54: 480mm, 56: 500mm, 58: 520mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Medium Steel SL

Seatpost

Ritchey Link 20 WCS, 31.6mm, 20mm setback, 48-52: 350mm; 54-58: 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Velo bar tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival ETAP AXS

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival ETAP AXS Wide

Crank

SRAM Rival DUB Wide, SRAM Rival 43/30 Wide

Shifters

SRAM Rival ETAP AXS

Cassette

SRAM Rival XG-1250 10-36t 12 speed XDR cassette

Chain

SRAM Rival 12 speed

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Rival Flat Mount Hydraulic

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Rival ETAP AXS

Wheels
Rims

WTB KOM i27 6069 alloy, 32h, TCS 2.0, with tubeless tape

Spokes

Double butted stainless

Front Hub

KT-Taiwan QL-S3GR, 100 x 12, 32h, 6-bolt

Rear Hub

KT-Taiwan QL-DD4DR, 142 x 12, 32h, 6-bolt, XDR freehub, STAR ratchet

Tires

Front: Maxxis Rambler 700 x 45 TR EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rambler 700 x 45 TR EXO

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 6-bolt 180mm

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