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Description
An LBF is a large, hairy upright drop bar adventure cryptid, dwelling in the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Although they mostly keep to themselves, if seen, approach with caution.
Beyond legend, forged in steel, The LBF is the rowdiest drop-bar machine to escape the minds of Kona and the wilderness of the PNW. Turning myth into metal, it's built for riders who push drop bars way past their comfort zone. Steel is real again and a 100mm suspension fork tames the rough stuff, while a custom-for-Kona pairing of SRAM Apex Eagle levers and powerful G2 calipers delivers MTB-level braking control—without sacrificing drop-bar comfort. Burly Raceface rims wrapped in wider, grippy Maxxis tires keep you planted when the trails turn wild. From chunky backcountry descents to barely-there singletrack, the LBF is ready for the most unhinged adventures only whispered about.
Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly frame
Steel isn’t retro — it’s intentional. It’s about ride quality, real-world capability, and the kind of durability that doesn’t flinch when things get wild. Custom bike builders worship steel for a reason: it rides better, lasts longer, and treats your body kinder on long days out.
Reynolds has been doing this longer than most of us have been alive — trusted, proven, premium, and absolutely worth it.
Rockshox SID 3P 100mm travel fork
The SID is known for XC brilliance. Stiff 35mm stanchions, XC-race efficiency, and trail-ready confidence — making it an icon in the world of short travel forks.
We opted for 100mm because it’s the sweet spot — enough travel for chaos, not so much that it dulls the fun. Oh, and it’s a fork you can actually get your hands on if you ever need parts.
SRAM Apex Eagle lever w/ G2 4P calipers, hydraulic disc brakes
Yep, this one’s custom. A fully legit, SRAM-authorized combo built specifically for Kona.
A performance drop-bar lever finally meets a burly MTB brake caliper. It shouldn’t make this much sense, but it does.
Apex levers stay quiet and composed when the terrain gets loud, while G2 4P calipers give straightforward, confidence-everywhere braking. Bonded by DOT fluid compatibility, it all just works. Beautifully.
TransX RAD+ dropper post w/ DL butterfly lever
Tried and true — the dropper that just works, even when conditions say it shouldn’t. Simple, reliable, and perfect for wilderness missions.
Ritchey Beacon Comp handlebar w/ Comp Trail stem
Ritchey knows how to make bars that feel right. This combo is all about control, comfort, and stability when you’re adventuring into the unknown. Perfect for the rowdy (and really anything resembling a questionable idea).
Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4” fr / Forekaster 29x2.4” rr tires
Fast where you want it, grippy where you need it. A balanced combo for all-terrain missions — from smooth dirt to sketchy roots.
RaceFace ARC Asymmetric 27mm rims
Strong. Simple as that. They’re light enough, tough enough, and ready for everything you’re going to throw at them.
Fit Geometry is corrected for drop bars, optimizing posture for stability.
Dialed specifically for drop-bar riding — the posture is stable, confident, and ready for long days or sketchy descents. No weird compromises, no Franken-geo. Just right.
67° HTA feels like a modern mountain bike
Feels like a modern mountain bike because…it basically is. Stable at speed, calm in chaos, and way more capable than a gravel bike has any business being.
75° STA (across all sizes)
Keeps you centered, efficient, and powerful no matter the frame size.
Consistent fit = predictable handling = more fun.
Sliding UDH dropouts
Maximum adjustability, clean setup options, and future-proof compatibility. Singlespeed? Gear tweaks? No problem. And yes — full UDH support.
Specifically designed around a 100mm MTB fork
This bike was built specifically to party with a 100mm fork. Perfect balance of capability, control, and playful handling.
SPECIFICATIONS
| FRAME | Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly |
| SIZES | S, M, L, XL |
| REAR SHOCK | n/a |
| FORK | RockShox SID 100mm 29" |
| CRANKSET | SRAM X1 32t / S-M 170mm / L-XL 175mm |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | SRAM DUB BSA 73 |
| PEDALS | n/a |
| CHAIN | SRAM NX |
| CASSETTE | SRAM GX 10-52t 12spd |
| CHAINGUIDE | n/a |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | n/a |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM Apex |
| SHIFTER | SRAM Apex |
| BRAKE CALIPERS | SRAM G2 4P |
| FRONT BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM HS2 180mm 6B |
| REAR BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM HS2 180mm 6B |
| BRAKE LEVERS | SRAM Apex |
| HEADSET | FSA No.9M ZS44/EC44 |
| HANDLEBAR | Ritchey Beacon Comp / S 46cm / M 50cm / L-XL 52cm |
| STEM | Ritchey Comp Trail / S 35mm / M 45mm / L-XL 60mm |
| SEATPOST | TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm / S 125mm / M 150mm / L-XL 170mm |
| SEAT CLAMP | Kona Clamp 34.9mm |
| GRIPS | Kona Cork Tape |
| SADDLE | WTB Solano |
| FRONT HUB | Formula 15x110mm |
| REAR HUB | Formula 12x148mm XD |
| SPOKES | Stainless 2.0mm Black |
| RIMS | RaceFace ARC 27 Offset |
| FRONT TIRE | Maxxis Dissector 29x2.4" |
| REAR TIRE | Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.4" |
| PAINT COLOR | Gloss Emerald w/ Shades of Jade Decals |
GEOMETRY
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | ST Length | 400 | 445 | 490 | 535 |
| 2 | TT Length | 552 | 577 | 607 | 647 |
| 3 | Reach | 385 | 405 | 430 | 465 |
| 4 | Stack | 623 | 642 | 660 | 679 |
| 5 | Standover | 748 | 783 | 816 | 849 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| 7 | HT Length | 90 | 110 | 130 | 150 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| 9 | CS Length | 440-456 | 440-456 | 440-456 | 440-456 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| 11 | BB Height | 305 | 305 | 305 | 305 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1099-1115 | 1127-1142 | 1160-1176 | 1203-1219 |
| 13 | Front Center | 670 | 697 | 730 | 773 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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