An Honest Review of the New Kona Gravel Bike
Briefly

The Kona Libre G2 has been redesigned for 2025, transitioning into a faster gravel bike while maintaining its adventure riding heritage. Key bike geometry adjustments improve comfort and precision, making the Libre's performance standout in its category. As the reviewer prepared for a trip to Sweden, they found that subtle tweaks to the bike's setup created a seamless ride. The new paint scheme and well-thought-out build—including budget-friendly components—exemplify Kona's commitment to both aesthetics and functionality, making the Libre an ideal choice for gravel riders.
The Kona Libre was reimagined as a faster and more aggressive gravel bike, reflecting a blend of its adventure heritage and modern performance needs.
I was most impressed with the new paint scheme that Kona landed on for 2025, showcasing their commitment to design alongside performance.
The geometry tweaks for 2025 have refined the Libre, offering a comfortable yet precise ride that may initially seem controversial to some riders.
The well thought out build kit includes a budget wheels set and SRAM Apex XPLR groupset, making it an accessible option for gravel enthusiasts.
Read at Bikemag
[
|
]