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Kona Ouroboros Carbon (CR)

Kona Ouroboros Carbon (CR)
$2,999.00
Color: Gloss Metallic Blue
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The Ouroboros is an all-new platform from the unbound minds at Kona. We bring you three builds– each meant for its own incredibly rowdy ride to the ends of the earth and back. Pack it expertly for the long haul, nimbly explore the edges of singletrack, or complete multiple days of the most wonderfully weird and delightfully chaotic of events. While other gravel bikes may technically tolerate mountain bike components, the Ouroboros is intentionally designed around the rowdy stuff – like 180mm rotors, 2.1 tire clearance, and front suspension, giving you a ride feel that is otherworldly and almost mistakable for a modern trail bike.

Whether you’re a gravel-loving mountain biker or a mountain-bike-loving gravel biker, the Ouroboros Carbon is the lure to catch the attention of both. We’ve made sure each coin spent is met with corresponding value in shred performance. The Ouroboros Carbon is meant for big things, so we put big things on it – like fat tires, large rotors, a mountain standard dropper post width, and a low, yet wide gear range. Hop on and let the journey unfold.

Located in the front triangle, these boss mounts allow for limitless custom frame bag options devoid of straps.

Slacker than gravel, steeper than modern trail mountain bikes, Kona chose this angle for a reason. This angle keeps enough weight on the front wheel to keep things snappy on slappy singletrack, yet relaxed enough to not send you kissing the front tire when things get beguiling.

In the never-ending quest to run slightly wider tires just because we said you can, Kona's broadened the horizons of the rubber fitment journey. Run a 29 x 2.5 front tire with the carbon rigid fork or run a 700 x 50mm front tire with a Fox or RockShox 40mm suspension fork.

This. This is a moment of genuine intention. Look past the typical 27.2mm dropper posts and you’ll see it. As hardcore riders designing for hardcore rides, we know how the longevity of a dropper is crucial when you’re deep in those backcountry moments – only a proper 31.6mm seat post can ensure riders are able to choose what keeps them going for the long haul.

Specs

Frame Kona Carbon
Fork Fox TC32 Performance GRIP damper, 40mm travel, Tapered, 100x12mm
Rims WTB KOM Team i27 700c 32h
Hubs Front: Formula 100 x 12 6-bolt
Rear: Formula 142 x 12 6-bolt, 11sp Road freehub
Spokes Stainless Black 14g
Tires Maxxis Ravager 700 x 50 TR EXO
Bottom Bracket SRAM Press-Fit 86.5 DUB Wide
Crankset SRAM Apex 1 DUB Wide
Chainrings SRAM Apex 38t AL direct mount
Shifters SRAM Apex 12
Rear Derailleur SRAM Apex 12 Eagle
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM PG-1230 11-50t 12 speed
Chain SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed
Brakes SRAM Apex Flat Mount Hydraulic
Rotors SRAM Centerline 6-bolt 180mm
Brake Levers SRAM Apex 12
Handlebars Kona 20-degree flare, 48: 440mm; 50: 460mm; 52-54: 480mm; 56: 500mm; 58: 520mm
Tape/Grips Velo bar tape
Stem Kona 6-degree rise, 48-52: 40mm; 54-58: 50mm
Headset FSA Orbit No. 57E, ZS 44/56
Seatpost TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal, 31.6mm, 125mm travel
Saddle WTB Volt Medium Steel SL

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Gloss Metallic Blue / 48cm 841073152261 B36ORC48 210000092117
Gloss Metallic Blue / 50cm 841073152278 B36ORC50 210000092101
Gloss Metallic Blue / 52cm 841073152285 B36ORC52 210000092102
Gloss Metallic Blue / 54cm 841073152292 B36ORC54 210000092118
Gloss Metallic Blue / 56cm 841073152308 B36ORC56 210000092119
Gloss Metallic Blue / 58cm 841073152315 B36ORC58 210000092103