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Road Reimagined. Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse—our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine. Where it thrives The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement What it's built for Comfort, handling, going long Highlights - Lightweight Synapse Carbon Frameset / Full SmartSense system with radar and lights - Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed electronic group with hydraulic disc brakes - Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / Cannondale 2 carbon seatpost

The Libre EL has made itself known as a go-to adventure bike for people of all abilities. Looking to up your distance? Want a tool that allows you to ride farther in less time? The Libre EL is a versatile machine that has the legs to go just about anywhere. Built on our wildly popular Libre platform, the Libre EL features an aluminum frame and Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc fork. Like its CR DL sibling, it runs a gravel-specific drivetrain and brakes, ensuring the grime that you'll inevitably get from a mucky ride doesn't affect shifting and braking performance. Unlike its analog sibling it gets a power boost from a Shimano motor and internal battery. In other words, it'll get you to the top of that insanely steep mountain you've been eyeing up, and let you enjoy the benefits of rippin' gravel on the way down! KONA 6061 ALUMINUM Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing's wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so we can fine-tune a particular frame's strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application. INTERNAL HEADSET Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible. TAPERED HEAD TUBE More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it's needed. TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems. 12x142mm AXLE 12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. 650b WHEELS 650b wheels and tires have a similar overall diameter to a traditional 700c gravel or commuting tire, but with a smaller diameter rim and a wider, taller tire. The extra air volume in this new generation of urban and mixed-surface tires means they can be run comfortably at lower pressures while still rolling quickly on a variety of surfaces. It's the best of both worlds.

Performance, technology and style have always been cornerstones of cycling. We may not compete but we love the feel of a racing bike – an Orca that is light, fast and beautiful. Professional athletes, weekend warriors, Strava hunters and recreational riders all have similar aspirations – we love the machine as much as the lifestyle.

More Give. A Lot More Go. An e-gravel bike with full suspension and?true?horsepower. The most capable, fun loving gravel bike ever made?goes full?power. Anything's possible. Where it thrives Gravel roads, Up and down hills, Out in the elements What it's built for Handling, Comfort, Traction Highlights -BallisTec carbon frame with Kingpin suspension / Lefty Oliver gravel fork, 30mm travel -Shimano GRX 812/600 11-speed hydraulic disc group -Bosch Performance Line Speed 250W drive-unit / 500Wh battery / Range: up to 78 mi (125km) More Give. More Go. More Lefty. E-Bike + Gravel We combined our finest carbon gravel bike chassis with the best motor system from Bosch to create a powerful, go-anywhere, do-anything adventure machine with unreal riding qualities and a range of up to 176 km. Dual Suspension An outstanding bike needs an outstanding chassis.?So?we paired our proven, super-light and?compliant?Kingpin rear suspension system with our cutting-edge?30mm travel?Lefty Oliver fork for even better control and even more comfort, allowing you to ride faster and further than you ever thought possible. All the Cush Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty comes with smaller diameter, higher volume 650b x 42c tires for even more off-road ability and on-road comfort. Multi-Function, Multi-Purpose Big clearance for big?650b x 47c?tires. Internal dropper post compatibility. Refined geometry and a confident rider position all come together to create a machine that’s stable, composed and laugh-out-loud enjoyable to ride.

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth, and ultra-fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Highlights - Lightweight low-drag BallisTec carbon frameset - Integrated Cannondale App connectivity / Shimano Ultegra group - HollowGram 35 carbon wheelset / SAVE SystemBar Where it thrives - In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for - Speed, agility, handling

Synapse Neo is a sporty, comfortable electric bike for experiencing the best of road riding. It's performance-focused, but with a slightly more upright geometry, perfect for long days in the saddle and confident handling on all road surfaces. Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork keeps you comfortable and in control, while the frame's BallisTec Carbon construction and full carbon fork deliver exceptionally low weight for this category and result in a high-performance feel. It provides clearance for tires up to 32mm wide and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding. Synapse speed joined with upright comfort make this the ultimate high-performance fitness machine. - SmartForm alloy frame, internal cable routing, flat mount disc - BallisTec Carbon thru-axle fork - WTB STi23 tubeless-ready wheels - SRAM Apex 1x11 drivetrain - SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes - Bosch Active Line Plus 250W motor - WTB Byway 650b x 47mm tires

A road e-bike that represents the best possible blend of aerodynamics and low weight. Feather light. Bullet quick. - BallisTec Carbon frame - BallisTec Carbon SAVE fork - FSA Team 30 Clincher Disc wheels - Shimano 105 2x11 drivetrain - Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes - MAHLE ebikemotion X35 250W motor

A racing bike with the lowest drag ever tested on a UCI-legal ride. More speed with less effort. Simple as that. Stem spacers open so that you can adjust stem height without needing to pull cables. Disc specific design allowed for aerodynamic optimization of the frame and fork and a wheel/tire choice that would not have been possible with rim brakes. Unique design routes brake lines and Di2 cables through an opening in the front of the headtube, bypassing headset bearings. An integrated steering stop prevents damage to the cables and permits a full +/- 50 degrees of steering rotation (regular riding rarely sees more than 35 degrees of movement). - BallisTec carbon frame and fork - Vision SC55 carbon clincher wheelset - 11-speed Shimano Ultegra components - Vision Metreon 4D Flat UD carbon handlebars - Vision Trimax carbon stem - Cannondale HollowGram 60 KNOT carbon seatpost - Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc brakes

The Gain is designed to improve your rides, not dominate them. The Enough Power concept results in an exceptionally lightweight, sportive and rideable bike – a machine that heeds the call of the open road. Every drop of sweat, every pedal stroke ignites the Gain so you can add more kilometers. Its seamless and integrated interfaces are modern and intuitive. The bike is designed to enhance your experience by minimizing distractions so it's just you, Gain and hours of road ahead.

Performance, technology and style have always been cornerstones of cycling. We may not compete but we love the feel of a racing bike – an Orca that is light, fast and beautiful. Professional athletes, weekend warriors, Strava hunters and recreational riders all have similar aspirations – we love the machine as much as the lifestyle.

Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation's premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.

Nothing is Impassable. The gravel bar has been raised. The LAB71 Topstone Frameset takes the performance and capability of our Topstone Carbon platform to the next level. Highlights - Series 0 Carbon construction yields the lightest Topstone ever. - Kingpin integrated rear suspension for a silky smooth ride and unmatched traction. - SAVE Carbon Seatpost for added comfort. Fine-tuning the Fine-tuned The LAB71 Topstone carbon frameset gets more from less. We took the Topstone Carbon frameset and pushed it to the next level, with a special carbon lay-up that drops over 160g but preserves its toughness, versatility, and performance. Just when you thought Topstone couldn't get any better... Looking Closer LAB71 elevates aesthetics to the level of the engineering. Look as closely as you want at the LAB71 Topstone frameset, and the stunning finishes and meticulous attention to detail won't escape you. The only way to make it look better is to add a little dirt. King of Comfort The Kingpin suspension system offers up to 30mm of bump-smoothing, traction-increasing suspension travel at the rear wheel, and it does so without the weight or complexity of shocks or linkages. The result? More comfort, more control, and more fun. Get Loaded Topstone's always down for a good time. You've got the space and flexibility to set up Topstone Carbon for the long haul, or just a big haul. Multiple gear mounts both above and below the downtube, on the seat tube, on the top tube, and on both blades of the fork give you endless configurations for storage.

Faster everywhere Our fastest lightweight road bike ever. The all-new SuperSix EVO destroys expectations. So light, so fast, and so aero, it defies logic. This is a machine built to make you faster everywhere. Speed has evolved. Where it thrives - Racing, the red zone, the pointy end, the podium What it's built for - Road racing, PRs, KOMs, winning Highlights - Lightweight, low-drag SuperSix EVO carbon frameset – the ideal blend of speed, handling, and comfort. - Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed - Shimano's workhorse high-performance electronic shifting road group - DT-Swiss R470 rims - light, wide, and reliable aluminum wheels - Vision Trimax Carbon Aero bars and Cannondale C1 Conceal stem - ergonomic, low-drag cockpit with hidden cables The Lightest of the Fast The new SuperSix EVO's sleek, drag-reducing frameset saves precious watts with every pedal stroke. In fact, when paired with our aero Gripper bottles and cages, it will go wheel to wheel with some of the pure aero bikes out there. For a road racing bike, that’s huge, and for a bike this light, that’s impressive aerodynamic efficiency. The Fastest of the Light When it comes to aerodynamic drag, the new SuperSix EVO is not just one of the fastest lightweight road bikes out there, it’s one of the fastest road bikes, period. Its precisely engineered tube shapes and select components shave around 9 watts off of our last generation model at 45 km/h, putting it ahead of a lot of the pure "aero" bikes while weighing up to a kilo less. Light or Fast? Now you don't have to choose. Sculpted by Speed Sleek, elegant and purposeful. Hours in the wind tunnel and countless interations of computational fluid dynamic modeling stripped away everything that wasn't fast-shaped, leaving a frame design that catches the eye, while shedding the wind. Supernatural Handling SuperSix EVO is a wizard. The way it blends stability and agility is surreal. Refined, neutral racing geometry and fine-tuned engineering deliver handling that is so intuitive, so controllable, you can comfortably take it right to the limit and keep it there, all race long.

Faster everywhere Our fastest lightweight road bike ever. The all-new SuperSix EVO destroys expectations. So light, so fast, and so aero, it defies logic. This is a machine built to make you faster everywhere. Speed has evolved. Where it thrives - Racing, the red zone, the pointy end, the podium What it's built for - Road racing, PRs, KOMs, winning Highlights - Superlight Hi-MOD carbon construction - incredibly light and responsive - Cannondale C1 Aero 40 Carbon Seatpost - light and fast The Lightest of the Fast Incredibly light. Thrillingly responsive. Blisteringly fast. Our advanced Hi-MOD carbon construction combines layers of high-strength fibers with precisely oriented layers of lightweight, high-stiffness fibers to deliver a frame that weighs just 810g, while surpassing all of our stiffness and fatigue tests. Pretty amazing for a bike this aerodynamic. The Fastest of the Light When it comes to aerodynamic drag, the new SuperSix EVO is not just one of the fastest lightweight road bikes out there, it's one of the fastest road bikes, period. When built up with our HollowGram 50 R-SL wheels and R-One SystemBar, its refined tube shapes and fully systemized design shave 12 watts off of our last generation model at 45 km/h, making it faster than many pure "aero" bikes while weighing up to a kilo less. Light or Aero? Now you don't have to choose.

If you're searching for the best gravel bike in the game, you've come to the right place. The GT Grade Carbon was voted the 2020 Gravel Bike of The Year and for good reason—its iconic Triple Triangle carbon frame with floating stays give you ultimate comfort on any terrain, while our Pro parts package finishes off a bike that BikeRadar says is "nimble yet surefooted, agile on-road or off". Fast on road, comfortable off, the Grade Carbon Pro is the best gravel bike money can buy.

The Gain is designed to improve your rides, not dominate them. The Enough Power concept results in an exceptionally lightweight, sportive and rideable bike – a machine that heeds the call of the open road. Every drop of sweat, every pedal stroke ignites the Gain so you can add more kilometers. Its seamless and integrated interfaces are modern and intuitive. The bike is designed to enhance your experience by minimizing distractions so it's just you, Gain and hours of road ahead.

With the ability to carry serious loads, triple mounts on the forks and three separate bottle cage fixings allow you to carry as much as you need with you. The Hook EXT C comes complete with a carbon frame and V2 carbon fork with triple cage mounts for speedier off-road raids. Sram provides the bike's 10 – 42T XD cassette for a great range of gears, so you can keep the pace high over whichever surface you decide to tear across. Our friends at Hunt handle the hoops, providing the bike with a tubeless-ready Adventure Sport 27.5" wheelset. Finished with head-turning tan-wall WTB Venture tires, onlookers will have to be quick if they want to catch a glimpse as you fly through the undergrowth. It comes in this year's glossy metallic black colorway, too.

A pure road bike. Light, smooth, and ultra-fast. The evolution of the classic race machine.

Faster Everywhere. The fastest UCI-legal road bike in the world. More speed with less effort. Simple as that. Highlights - Cannondale KN0T Carbon Seatpost - Speed Release thru-axles

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra-fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Where it thrives: In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for: Speed, agility, handling Highlights: -Lightweight low-drag carbon frameset -Shimano 105 Di2 electronic shifting / Integrated -Cannondale App connectivity -HollowGram 27 SL carbon seatpost / DT Swiss R470 wheels Fast, just got faster. 30 watts. That's how much power the drag-reducing tube shapes and integrated design of the SuperSix EVO saves over the prior version at 30 mph (48.3 km/h). Feel the light The lightest disc brake road frameset we've ever made. The SuperSix EVO is ready to throw down when the grade goes up. Swift & Sure Racy geometry and stiffness for explosive speed. Better micro-suspension and big tire clearance for surprising smoothness. It all adds up to precise handling and a ride-feel that's out of sight.

Nothing is Impassable The best dual-suspension gravel bike for rugged dirt roads and singletrack trails. With the Kingpin system and Lefty fork, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures Highlights - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frame with Kingpin suspension / Lefty Oliver gravel suspension fork, 30mm travel - Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group / DownLow dropper post - WTB KOM Light rims w/ 700x44c WTB Raddler TCS Light tires Go ahead, ride it. If your idea of a fun road ride starts where the pavement ends, no other gravel bike can take you further than the dual-suspension Topstone Carbon. Its revolutionary Kingpin system and Lefty Oliver gravel fork offer traction, comfort and control beyond the dreams of other drop-bar bikes, on everything from beat-up backroads to full-tilt singletrack. Get in deep, come out smiling. Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech—Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Lefty Goes Big The smoothest, most-precise handling gravel fork in the world. With 30mm of bob-free travel and room for 700x45mm tires, Lefty Oliver lives to push the boundaries with comfort and control. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts in the front triangle, under the downtube and on the top tube, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Adding pedal assist to Bike Radar's gravel bike of the year? Yep. With the MAHLE ebikemotion drive unit and the Grade's floating seat stays you'll have all-day comfort and confidence for whatever comes your way.

A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine.

More Give. More Go. An unprecedented gravel bike. Rear suspension and fast-rolling 700c wheels offer unmatched comfort, control and speed from tarmac to outback. Highlights - BallisTec carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension - Shimano GRX 800 11-speed hydraulic disc group / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity - HollowGram 22 carbon wheels, HollowGram crank, HollowGram SAVE bar-stem & seatpost Where it thrives - Gravel roads, Up and down hills, Out in the elements What it's built for - Handling, Comfort, Traction

Topstone Carbon Lefty is a gravel bike to beat all gravel bikes. Dual suspension makes this the most off-road capable and on-road comfortable road bike ever made. We paired our proven, super-light, and effortlessly simple Kingpin rear suspension system with our cutting-edge, built-for-gravel Lefty Oliver 30mm gravel suspension fork—meaning better control and even more comfort. A refined geometry and rider position deliver an experience that’s stable, composed, and comfortable without losing that spark. Go further, ride longer, charge harder. Topstone Carbon Lefty comes with smaller diameter, higher-volume 650B x 47 tires for even more off-road ability and on-road comfort. It has plenty of places to store gear and water, with a multi-position mount on the downtube and more on the top tube, seat tube, and under the down tube. Additional well-thought-out features include Speed Release thru-axles, a rear fender mount, and easy internal cable routing via DirectLine (including internal dropper post compatibility). In short, the works. - BallisTec carbon frame with Kingpin suspension - Lefty Oliver gravel fork, 30mm travel - Shimano GRX 800/600 Wide 11-speed shifting - GRX 400 hydraulic disc brakes - Cannondale 1 crank w/SpideRing - Integrated Cannondale App connectivity

Nothing is Impassable The best dual-suspension gravel bike for rugged dirt roads and singletrack trails. With the Kingpin system and Lefty fork, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures Highlights - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension / SmartSense Light equipped - Shimano GRX 800 11-speed gravel group / SAVE Carbon seatpost - WTB KOM Light rims w/ 700x45c WTB Riddler TCS Light tires Go ahead, ride it. If your idea of a fun road ride starts where the pavement ends, no other gravel bike can take you further than the dual-suspension Topstone Carbon. Its revolutionary Kingpin system and Lefty Oliver gravel fork offer traction, comfort and control beyond the dreams of other drop-bar bikes, on everything from beat-up backroads to full-tilt singletrack. Get in deep, come out smiling. Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech—Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Ride Brilliantly On every ride, SmartSense has your back. SmartSense's system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) increases your visibility out on the open road and makes it easy to ride smart. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

An evolved race bike ready for the rough and tumble of grass crits, mud ruts, or open gravel tracks. Where it thrives Paths less taken, open gravel tracks, high-speed off-road pursuits. What it's built for Shaving off seconds, stability in the rough, wicked tire clearance. Highlights - Light, durable, fast carbon frameset with big tire clearance - SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic group / Rival hydro disc brakes - DT Swiss CR-1600 Spline wheels with 40c tires / HollowGram KNØT carbon seatpost

Topstone is pure gravel goodness. With its high-volume tires, confident rider position, and sporty handling, it is ready to smash out big miles on the backroads, explore routes less traveled, or smooth out the chop on your morning commute. Topstone Carbon distills Cannondale’s experience making fast race bikes, comfortable endurance bikes, and ultra-light dual suspension mountain bikes into the most off-road capable and on-road comfortable road bike ever made. Designed for maximum fun in places most gravel bikes would fear to tread, or maximum comfort in more sedate terrain. The Topstone features Kingpin suspension—a revolutionary, super-light system that provides up to 30mm of suspension without the weight and complexity of a shock or linkages, it lets you ride harder on dirt and more smoothly on pavement. A special thru-axle pivot in the seat tube allows engineered flex zones in the rear triangle and top tube to do their magic, absorbing bumps and vibration and improving comfort, traction, and control whether you're seated or standing. It offers better control, better traction, and better comfort with nothing sacrificed. Cannondale thought of everything when designing Topstone. Big clearance for big tires. Tons of gear and storage mounts. Speed Release thru-axles. DirectLine cable routing. Internal dropper post compatibility. In short, the works. Overall, Topstone is an unprecedented gravel bike with true suspension. The most capable off-road, the most comfortable on-road. - HollowGram 22 Carbon wheels - Shimano Ultegra wide-range drivetrain - Shimano Ultegra RX GS Shadow Plus rear derailleur

The cream of the crop, the Libre CR DL leaves no stone…er piece of gravel unturned. This gorgeous Race Light Carbon frame provides both performance and comfort across varying terrain. The Libre CR DL features a Kona Verso Carbon fork and can carry a ton of gear via bento box mounts, 3-pack cage mounts, and numerous water bottle bosses. Bike packing not your thing? That's cool too because this bike hauls ass over gravel, pavement, or whatever you want to throw at it. Engage the dropper post to slay that nasty little section of singletrack. You can be sure the grippy 45c tires will have you covered. KONA CARBON Designed to be lightweight and built to demanding standards. Carbon fiber has long been praised for its weight and strength, but rather than chase grams, we place our efforts on the performance that is possible when the right high-modulus fibers are in the right places. Our designers work very closely with our manufacturer to ensure there is no compromise to the desired ride characteristics, durability and – finally – weight stipulations that we expect from our bikes. INTEGRATED HEADSET Integrated headsets are simple, light and effective headset systems whereby the bearing race cups are actually part of the head tube, and they are either machined away and left with the head tube, bonded (carbon), or welded in with steel or alloy. Like an internal headset, an integrated headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible. TAPERED HEAD TUBE More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it's needed. TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems. 12x142mm AXLE 12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted.

The Gain is designed to improve your rides, not dominate them. The Enough Power concept results in an exceptionally lightweight, sportive and rideable bike – a machine that heeds the call of the open road. Every drop of sweat, every pedal stroke ignites the Gain so you can add more kilometers. Its seamless and integrated interfaces are modern and intuitive. The bike is designed to enhance your experience by minimizing distractions so it's just you, Gain and hours of road ahead.

Performance, technology and style have always been cornerstones of cycling. We may not compete but we love the feel of a racing bike – an Orca that is light, fast and beautiful. Professional athletes, weekend warriors, Strava hunters and recreational riders all have similar aspirations – we love the machine as much as the lifestyle.

The SuperSix EVO is a road bike that represents the best possible blend of aerodynamics and low weight. Its advanced frame design features highly truncated airfoil tube shapes that offer the same weight, and equal or better stiffness, than round tubes, but reduce drag by up to 30%. The SuperSix EVO lineup has always been known for its elegantly smooth ride quality, and Cannondale's latest iteration is even smoother. The new SAVE rear stays, integrated binder, and 27 KNØT seat post increase compliance by 18%—a massive benefit that riders will certainly appreciate, especially on longer days. Cannondale's proprietary high-strength, high-stiffness carbon construction features an advanced matrix of intermediate modulus fibers that together create a frame that's light, durable, and lively. For additional comfort and capability on all kinds of roads, the SuperSix EVO will easily fit the largest tire size the brake caliper will allow (28mm for most brakes). Offering further aerodynamic improvements, the disc version has a unique design that routes the brake lines through an opening in the front of the headtube for minimal drag and headache-free serviceability. Considering every detail, the bike makes use of Speed Release dropouts that combine the benefits of added thru-axle stiffness and the convenience of a QR. The lightest disc brake road frameset Cannondale's ever made, the SuperSix EVO has a racy geometry and stiffness for explosive speed. - HollowGram Si Carbon Disc wheelset - Shimano Ultegra wide-range drivetrain - Upgraded Cannondale 2 bar/stem

The SuperSix EVO is a road bike that represents the best possible blend of aerodynamics and low weight. Its advanced frame design features highly truncated airfoil tube shapes that offer the same weight, and equal or better stiffness, than round tubes, but reduce drag by up to 30%. The SuperSix EVO lineup has always been known for its elegantly smooth ride quality, and Cannondale's latest iteration is even smoother. The new SAVE rear stays, integrated binder, and 27 KNØT seat post increase compliance by 18%—a massive benefit that riders will certainly appreciate, especially on longer days. Cannondale's proprietary high-strength, high-stiffness carbon construction features an advanced matrix of intermediate modulus fibers that together create a frame that's light, durable, and lively. For additional comfort and capability on all kinds of roads, the SuperSix EVO will easily fit the largest tire size the brake caliper will allow (28mm for most brakes). Offering further aerodynamic improvements, the disc version has a unique design that routes the brake lines through an opening in the front of the headtube for minimal drag and headache-free serviceability. Considering every detail, the bike makes use of Speed Release dropouts that combine the benefits of added thru-axle stiffness and the convenience of a QR. The lightest disc brake road frameset Cannondale's ever made, the SuperSix EVO has a racy geometry and stiffness for explosive speed. - HollowGram Si Carbon Disc wheelset - Shimano Ultegra wide-range drivetrain - Upgraded Cannondale 2 bar/stem

Cutthroat is Salsa's Tour Divide-inspired bikepacking machine. With a lightweight, efficient carbon frameset, ample tire clearance, and thoroughly thought-out mounts for all of your ride and camp essentials, Cutthroat is equally suited to setting records or seeking R&R.

Make Your Own Luck This is the speediest, smoothest, best handling, and finest performing aluminum race bike on the planet. Where it thrives In competition, the open road What it's built for Speed, agility, handling Highlights: - Ultralight SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano 105 Di2 electronic shifting & hydraulic disc brakes - HollowGram 27 SL carbon seatpost / DT Swiss R470 wheels

More Dirt, Less Hurt. A lightweight, capable, and versatile gravel e-bike, with the power to chase horizons, explore routes less traveled, or accelerate your daily routine. Where it thrives Gravel roads, Up and down hills, Out in the elements What it's built for Handling, Comfort, Traction Highlights - Durable SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / Full carbon fork - Shimano GRX 400/600 drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes - Light, powerful ebikemotion rear-hub drive system / Range: up to 75km/47mi

Road Reimagined Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine. Where it thrives: The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement What it's built for: Comfort, handling, going long Highlights: - Lightweight Synapse Carbon frameset / SmartSense system with front and rear lights - Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed group w/ hydraulic disc brakes - DT Swiss R470 wheels So Smooth With Synapse, comfort is built in. Discreet flex zones in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience. So Fast Lightweight carbon construction. Subtle aerodynamic shaping of the frame and fork. Size-specific design for perfectly tuned stiffness. It all adds up to a machine that loves to fly. So Capable With a comfortably balanced riding position, confidence-inspiring handling, room for 35mm wide tires for cushion and grip, and plenty of gear/bottle mounts, Synapse is ready to rock on any road, anywhere. So Brilliant Ride assured, with increased visibility and enhance awareness out on the road. Our SmartSense system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) makes it easy to ride smart.

The Audax, with its slender steel frame, light carbon fork, and many mounts for luggage, will let you take long-distance riding to the limit. As the kilometers roll by, hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable stopping power while a sub-compact chainset handles propulsion. A combination of WTB Horizon and Byway tires are fast-rolling over gravel, mud, or dirt. The integrated rear light mount brings discipline into the modern age. Topped off with Ritchey finishing kit, you’ll reach the coast before this bike gives up. Fast on tarmac, and smooth over broken ground, its broad tires contain enough air to carry you and your kit comfortably above a range of surfaces.

Are you heading down the path least travelled? For a drop handlebar bike, the Hook EXT seldom faces terrain it cannot handle. A Columbus steel frame, a dedicated carbon fork and a sturdy 27.5’’ wheelset equip the EXT with an armoury to ride where other bikes would surely suffer. A Sram 1x11 Rival groupset suitably gives this machine the gears and brakes to match. As capable on backcountry campouts as it is on post-work blasts, the Hook EXT remains the choice when you’re unsure of the terrain, but know you want to have fun riding it.

Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation's premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, our carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world. - High-modulus carbon frame with rear thru-axle dropouts and rear rack compatibility via Rack-Lock seat collar (sold separately) - Class 5™ Vibration Reduction System (VRS) reduces fatigue caused by micro-impacts - Waxwing carbon fork featuring a 12 x 100mm thru-axle, Three-Pack and fender mounts, mid-blade eyelets, dynamo cable routing, and flat-mount brake standard - Compatible with 700c (45 mm maximum) and 650b (51 mm maximum) wheels and tires - Compatible with 1x, 2x, and electronic drivetrains - Internal sleeved cable routing, dropper post-compatible - Three water bottle mounts in the main triangle on 56–61 cm frames; two on 49–54.5 cm frames - Top tube mount for Salsa EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag and additional mount on the underside of the down tube - Accommodates a 40mm travel suspension fork and dropper post with internal routing (on 1x drivetrains only)

Warbird is Salsa's gravel race bike, built on years of experience racing in some of the nation's premier gravel events. Its carbon fiber frameset, carefully-honed gravel race geometry, and plentiful mounts for water, tools, and accessories make Warbird a top contender in the gravel bike world.

VERSATILITY Renegade enables you to be a commuter in the morning, leader of the after-work group ride and take off for a 300-mile bikepacking expedition over the weekend. All with a single bicycle. With over 20 fork and frame mounts you can now choose to mount fenders, rear carrier, low-rider front carrier (or two cages for water bottles/storage) and three front triangle water bottles. Add clearance for 700 x 50mm and 650 x 2.00"* on our steel and aluminum models, and it's clear the Renegade series is equipped to accommodate any adventure. *Renegade carbon models are designed to accommodate up to a 700c x 37mm tire without fenders or 35mm with fenders. *Steel and aluminum Renegade models are designed to accommodate up to 700c x 50mm tires without fenders and 35mm with fenders. ADVENTURE FRAME DESIGN Starting with a wide and consistent stack and reach range, we set out to design a frame that could handle on or off road conditions while maintaining a comfortable and consistent ride. As you start to review the geo chart you will notice we have 3 different fork offsets, BB drops and rear center measurements depending on frame size. This is unique. We set out to ensure every Renegade rider will experience the ultimate in adventure bike performance regardless of their frame size. Most of our competitors simply design one fork and strap it to every frame size. While this may work just fine for a bicycle that's designed to be ridden with a single tire size (think a road racing bike), it significantly impacts the handling and ride quality of an adventure bike when swapping out your 28's for 32s, 40s or even 47mm tires. Add size specific tubing, where we vary the diameter of the frame tubing depending on frame size and 2 different sized rear triangles and you have what we feel is the perfect adventure geometry for all sized riders and the best riding adventure bike period. ADVENTURE FORK DESIGN Starting with a wide and consistent stack and reach range, we set out to design a frame that could handle on or off road conditions while maintaining a comfortable and consistent ride. As you start to review the geo chart you will notice we have 3 different fork offsets, BB drops and rear center measurements depending on frame size. This is unique. We set out to ensure every Renegade rider will experience the ultimate in adventure bike performance regardless of their frame size. Most of our competitors simply design one fork and strap it to every frame size. While this may work just fine for a bicycle that's designed to be ridden with a single tire size (think a road racing bike), it significantly impacts the handling and ride quality of an adventure bike when swapping out your 28's for 32s, 40s or even 47mm tires. Add size specific tubing, where we vary the diameter of the frame tubing depending on frame size and 2 different sized rear triangles and you have what we feel is the perfect adventure geometry for all sized riders and the best riding adventure bike period. FULL RANGE The Renegade is ready for any adventure, no matter which Renegade you ride. The long and tall endurance geometry is designed specifically to ride comfortably all day on the road or in harsh conditions off-road. The smooth ride of the full carbon fiber Renegades set the bar for how we designed the steel and aluminum bikes. With disc brakes and the ability to mount up to a 47c tire, these bikes are ready to go just about anywhere. All you need is the desire to push, pedal and explore. With a full range of sizes from 44 with 650 wheels to 61cm there's always a Renegade designed just for you.

The Search XR S1 is an adventure-seeker that blurs the lines between mountain and road, pushing the limits of what you’d expect from a drop-bar bike. The light, Reynolds air-hardened, back-tempered chromoly frame and mid-modulus carbon fork offer agile stability, efficient pedaling, and comfortable vertical compliance and classic style. With generous tire clearance (45mm/42mm with fenders); rack, fender, and bottle mounts; and a comfortably quick rider compartment, the Search XR S1 allows you to explore singletrack trails, tackle a gravel loop, or head out for an extended bikepacking excursion. With sealed-bearing thru-axle hubs and WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 tubeless-ready rims, ultra-wide-range Shimano GRX 22-speed gravel group and remote-operated 50mm X-Fusion dropper post, the Search XR S1 is ready to take on whatever adventure you’re up for. Its external cable routing makes for quick, easy service when the opportunity arises. - Search Reynolds 725 chromoly steel frame - Search XR Mid-Modulus carbon fork - WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 wheelset, tubeless ready - Shimano GRX 22-speed drivetrain - Shimano GRX BR-RX400 hydraulic disc brakes

The Gain is designed to improve your rides, not dominate them. The Enough Power concept results in an exceptionally lightweight, sportive and rideable bike – a machine that heeds the call of the open road. Every drop of sweat, every pedal stroke ignites the Gain so you can add more kilometers. Its seamless and integrated interfaces are modern and intuitive. The bike is designed to enhance your experience by minimizing distractions so it's just you, Gain and hours of road ahead.

More Give. More Go. An unprecedented gravel bike. Rear suspension and fast-rolling 700c wheels offer unmatched comfort, control and speed from tarmac to outback. Highlights - BallisTec carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension - Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed shifting / GRX 400 hydraulic disc brakes - Integrated Cannondale App connectivity Where it thrives - Gravel roads, Up and down hills, Out in the elements What it's built for - Handling, Comfort, Traction

Make your own luck. This is the speediest, smoothest, best handling, finest performing aluminum race bike on the planet. Where it thrives In competition, the open road What it's built for Speed, agility, handling Highlights - Ultralight SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - SRAM Rival AXS wireless shifting - HollowGram 27 SL KNØT carbon seatpost / Fizik Aliante Saddle CAAD13 is the ultimate alloy race machine. With exceptional efficiency and superb handling. With every new CAAD we design, speed increases. The same can't be said for weight. Drag-reducing tube shapes and sleek integration keeps the CAAD13 light but make it much, much faster. Dropped rear stay configuration and ample room for bigger tires delivers the best possible blend of stiff efficiency and unbeatable comfort in an alloy road racer.

A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine.

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Highlights - Lightweight low-drag BallisTec carbon frameset - Shimano 105 hydro disc group - Prologo Kappa Dea RS Women's saddle Where it thrives - In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for - Speed, agility, handling

Go Further A road bike that's light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Where it thrives The open road, gravel roads, in competition What it's built for Endurance, speed, comfort Highlights - Lightweight BallisTec Carbon frameset - Shimano 105 11-speed group with Cannondale 1 dual chainring crank - Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes Wide Ranging Capabilities With full clearance for tires up to a whopping 3mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts, the Synapse is ready and willing to explore the wilder side of endurance riding Power Pyramid Seat Tube The seat tube splits asymmetrically to meet the wide, 73mm CC30A for maximum stiffness with minimal weight Connect An integrated wheel sensor helps track your activity (like speed, distance and calories burned), registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App. BallisTec Carbon Cannondale's proprietary high-strength, high-stiffness carbon construction. An advanced matrix of intermediate modulus fibers creates a frame that's light, durable and lively Fender Up Fully fender ready. A removable fender bridge on the rear stays is there when you need it, gone when you don't

Road Reimagined. Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse—our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine. Where it thrives The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement What it's built for Comfort, handling, going long Highlights - Lightweight Synapse Carbon frameset / SmartSense system with front and rear lights - Shimano 105 11-speed group w/ hydraulic disc brakes - Cannondale C3 alloy bar, stem and seatpost

Synapse Carbon is a road bike that’s light, stiff, fast, and surprisingly comfortable. It's performance-focused, but with a slightly more upright geometry, perfect for long days in the saddle and confident handling on all road surfaces. Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork keeps you comfortable and in control, while the frame's BallisTec Carbon construction and full carbon fork deliver exceptionally low weight for this category and result in a high-performance feel. With clearance for tires up to 32mm wide and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding, the Synapse Disc is ready for adventure. - BallisTec Carbon frame, internal cable routing, flat mount disc - Full carbon thru-axle fork - Fulcrum Racing 600 wheels - Shimano Ultegra 11-speed drivetrain - Shimano Ultegra hydraulic flat-mount disc brakes - Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 30c tires

Synapse Carbon is a road bike that’s light, stiff, fast, and surprisingly comfortable. It's performance-focused, but with a slightly more upright geometry, perfect for long days in the saddle and confident handling on all road surfaces. Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork keeps you comfortable and in control, while the frame's BallisTec Carbon construction and full carbon fork deliver exceptionally low weight for this category and result in a high-performance feel. With clearance for tires up to 32mm wide and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding, the Synapse Disc is ready for adventure. - BallisTec Carbon frame, internal cable routing, flat mount disc - Full carbon thru-axle fork - Fulcrum Racing 600 wheels - Shimano Ultegra 11-speed drivetrain - Shimano Ultegra hydraulic flat-mount disc brakes - Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 30c tires

Topstone is pure gravel goodness. With its high-volume tires, confident rider position, and sporty handling, it is ready to smash out big miles on the backroads, explore routes less traveled, or smooth out the chop on your morning commute. Topstone Carbon distills Cannondale’s experience making fast race bikes, comfortable endurance bikes, and ultra-light dual suspension mountain bikes into the most off-road capable and on-road comfortable road bike ever made. Designed for maximum fun in places most gravel bikes would fear to tread, or maximum comfort in more sedate terrain. The Topstone features Kingpin suspension—a revolutionary, super-light system that provides up to 30mm of suspension without the weight and complexity of a shock or linkages, it lets you ride harder on dirt and more smoothly on pavement. A special thru-axle pivot in the seat tube allows engineered flex zones in the rear triangle and top tube to do their magic, absorbing bumps and vibration and improving comfort, traction, and control whether you're seated or standing. It offers better control, better traction, and better comfort with nothing sacrificed. Cannondale thought of everything when designing Topstone. Big clearance for big tires. Tons of gear and storage mounts. Speed Release thru-axles. DirectLine cable routing. Internal dropper post compatibility. In short, the works. Overall, Topstone is an unprecedented gravel bike with true suspension. The most capable off-road, the most comfortable on-road. - Shimano Ultegra wide-range drivetrain - Shimano Ultegra RX GS Shadow Plus rear derailleur - WTB KOM Light i23 TCS wheels

Topstone is pure gravel goodness. With its high-volume tires, confident rider position, and sporty handling, it is ready to smash out big miles on the backroads, explore routes less traveled, or smooth out the chop on your morning commute. Topstone Carbon distills Cannondale’s experience making fast race bikes, comfortable endurance bikes, and ultra-light dual suspension mountain bikes into the most off-road capable and on-road comfortable road bike ever made. Designed for maximum fun in places most gravel bikes would fear to tread, or maximum comfort in more sedate terrain. The Topstone features Kingpin suspension—a revolutionary, super-light system that provides up to 30mm of suspension without the weight and complexity of a shock or linkages, it lets you ride harder on dirt and more smoothly on pavement. A special thru-axle pivot in the seat tube allows engineered flex zones in the rear triangle and top tube to do their magic, absorbing bumps and vibration and improving comfort, traction, and control whether you're seated or standing. It offers better control, better traction, and better comfort with nothing sacrificed. Cannondale thought of everything when designing Topstone. Big clearance for big tires. Tons of gear and storage mounts. Speed Release thru-axles. DirectLine cable routing. Internal dropper post compatibility. In short, the works. Overall, Topstone is an unprecedented gravel bike with true suspension. The most capable off-road, the most comfortable on-road. - Shimano Ultegra wide-range drivetrain - Shimano Ultegra RX GS Shadow Plus rear derailleur - WTB KOM Light i23 TCS wheels

If the wilderness beckons, the Arise Tour won’t stand in your way with its twin Tubus racks, mudguards and Supernova dynamo lights. Regardless of load, the Ames sub-compact 30 / 46T crankset and generous 11 – 42T cassette mean you’ll always have enough gears to tackle those steeper gradients. For a modern touch, flared bars allow for added packing space as well as sturdier handling while riding on the drops. For touring purists, bar-end shifters give you peace of mind over more complicated combination shifters. The distance-orientated Arise Tour's racks, mudguards, and dynamo lights help to escape far beyond the limits of the city.

This bike will take you further. Designed with the support of our family of field testers, the Beyond 2 is the natural evolution of the Beyond 1. Tried and tested fast-rolling wheels, multiple mounting points, and a range of gears remain. A Supernova dynamo lighting system joins the bike’s features, so you never have to charge your batteries – ideal for excursions that go that little bit further. And at the front, a demi-porteur rack supports more cargo space that doesn’t compromise steering and handling. A new version of our continent-crossing adventure tourer with a specification based on feedback from users in the field.

Make your own luck. This is the speediest, smoothest, best-handling, finest-performing aluminum race bike on the planet. With every new CAAD we design, speed increases. The same can’t be said for weight. Drag-reducing tube shapes and sleek integration keeps the CAAD13 light but make it much, much faster. Dropped rear stay configuration and ample room for bigger tires delivers the best possible blend of stiff efficiency and unbeatable comfort in an alloy road racer. Highlights - Ultralight SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy Frame w/full carbon fork - Shimano Ultegra hydro disc group / Cannondale 1 crank - Fulcrum Racing 900 RB wheelset Where it thrives - In competition, the open road What it's built for - Speed, agility, handling The Aluminum Experts Cannondale forged its legacy in aluminum and CAAD13's SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy is the lightest, most sophisticated aluminum construction available. Speed of Light The frame features highly truncated airfoil tube shapes that offer the same weight, and equal or better stiffness, than round tubes, but can reduce drag by up to 30%. Smoother Than Ever CAAD bikes have always been known for their surprisingly smooth ride. CAAD13 is even smoother, thanks to the newly designed SAVE rear triangle, integrated seat binder and 27 KNØT seat post. Clearly Capable The new frame design has clearance for some seriously big rubber. 30mm tires fit with ease, for new levels of comfort and capability on any kind of road. HollowGram SAVE SystemBar Svelte stem and bar profile reduces drag and absorbs shock for added speed and comfort. Two-piece design allows interchangeability and 8° of pitch adjustment to perfectly fine-tune rider position. HollowGram 45 SL KNØT Carbon Wheels An evolution of our wide, ultra-fast, low-drag rim profile with a light, versatile 45mm depth. Maintains high aerodynamic efficiency even with big tires. Speed Release Equipped The Speed Release thru-axles allow faster, easier wheel changes and are compatible with most standard thru-axle wheelsets. Fender Up Fully fender ready. A removable fender bridge on the rear stays is there when you need it, gone when you don't.

Nothing is Impassable The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives: Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for: Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing, and off-road adventures Highlights: - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension, SmartSense Ready / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity - Aggressive 650x47 "Road Plus" wheels & tires - Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group Go ahead, ride it. Gravel. Beat-up backroads. Rolling singletrack trails. If your idea of road riding takes you beyond the paved and predictable, Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike for you. With the go-anywhere, ride-anything traction of its revolutionary Kingpin suspension system, it delivers more comfort on-road, and more grip- and-rip control off-road than any other bike on the market. Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech—Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Which to choose: speed or storage space? You can have both with a Hook. With an able steel frame and carbon fork, this bike is fast and versatile. Size-matched 650B or 700C wheels across the sizes provide control and comfort, while the Shimano GRX groupset and double crankset give you a close ratio with a broad range of gears. Take your pick from a range of fixing points, including a direct mount for a top tube bag, triple cage mounts, rear rack and fender. Or, leave it stripped back and fly. The Hook might have been designed as a gravel racer, but that doesn’t stop it from also being a perfect tourer, commuter, or even summer-season crossbike.

The Libre CR is for the rider that knows exactly what they want in their gravel bike. You want a double ring for maximum gear range. You want easy-to-manage disc brakes. You want the ability to carry a ton of stuff, even if it's just an occasional need. You want that carbon frame and Verso carbon fork that is stiff, light, and tracks well over anything. You want all of this without breaking the bank. Bingo! We've got you covered. Whether bike packing, ripping the local gravel roads, or out on an epic summer-time century, the Libre CR is fast, efficient, and comfortable across any terrain. KONA CARBON Designed to be lightweight and built to demanding standards. Carbon fiber has long been praised for its weight and strength, but rather than chase grams, we place our efforts on the performance that is possible when the right high-modulus fibers are in the right places. Our designers work very closely with our manufacturer to ensure there is no compromise to the desired ride characteristics, durability and – finally – weight stipulations that we expect from our bikes. INTEGRATED HEADSET Integrated headsets are simple, light and effective headset systems whereby the bearing race cups are actually part of the head tube, and they are either machined away and left with the head tube, bonded (carbon), or welded in with steel or alloy. Like an internal headset, an integrated headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible. TAPERED HEAD TUBE More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it's needed. TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems. 12x142mm AXLE 12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. 650b WHEELS 650b wheels and tires have a similar overall diameter to a traditional 700c gravel or commuting tire, but with a smaller diameter rim and a wider, taller tire. The extra air volume in this new generation of urban and mixed-surface tires means they can be run comfortably at lower pressures while still rolling quickly on a variety of surfaces. It's the best of both worlds.