"The new Kona Legend of Big Fork, or LBF, might be the most well-rounded drop-bar mountain bike on the market." Miles Arbour at BikePacking.com has just published his in-depth review of the all-new LBF, aka Legend of Big Fork. He says that the LBF is expedition-ready thanks to a stout frame and plenty of mounting points, and the high stack and long front-end result in a very comfortable and usable riding position in the drops for the rowdiest terrain.
"The entire package makes for a unique riding experience that I haven’t felt before, leaning way further into the MTB realm than other bikes in this category, thanks to rowdier-than-average geo and components that take advantage of it, rather than hold riders back. The LBF makes a surprisingly capable bikepacking bike, as I experienced in Baja. It checks a lot of boxes with its tall stack, stable wheelbase, and bigger-than-listed tire clearance. Sure, you can find a similar experience on a hardtail, and you can even add bar ends or different grips to gain hand positions, but there is something special about the distinct positions of a proper drop-bar mountain bike, and the LBF takes this concept to a new level."
Check out the full review HERE.
