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Rove
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and hayes mechanical disc brakes.
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$849| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Hayes Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Kona Rove is a versatile gravel bike praised for its comfortable yet nimble ride, capable handling on mixed terrain, and solid build quality. It excels in off-road conditions with superb handling and a comfortable riding position, though some reviews note it feels sluggish on pavement. The bike offers great value with a well-thought-out frameset and decent specs, though component choices and brake performance are occasionally criticized.
Versatile for multi-surface use
Comfortable riding position
Superb off-road handling
Great bang-for-buck
Solid and well-thought-out frameset
Feels sluggish on pavement
Brake performance is below par
Component choices occasionally criticized
Weight can be an issue
Its steel frame with disc brakes and big tire clearance make it a quiver killer.BIKEPACKING.com
It floats over log obstacles as easily as it rolls on pavement and gravelBicycling
The Rove LTD loves long distances, gravel tracks and demanding terrain.
Gran Fondo MagazineIt's an absolute blast, and although it needs a few tweaks it's still one of the best bang-for-buck bikes I've ridden in a long time, especially off the beaten track.
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Apr 2019 · Stefan Trocha
Hold on – isn’t the head tube way too long for a gravel bike? Kona approaches the gravel concept from a mountain-bike perspective and introduces two new gravel bikes: the Kona Libre and Kona Rove LTD. We took both bikes to Madeira and Porto Santo and gave it some proper gravel! We all know that […]
Superb off-road handling
Robust and tough
Comfortable riding position
Kona components are solid but standard fare
Lacks liveliness and feels too tame on the tarmac
Aug 2018 · Lucas Winzenburg
In today's Rider and Rig, we check out Ryan Santoski's Kona Rove commuter/tourer and his Denver bike shop, Totem Cyclery...
May 2018 · Stu Kerton
A solid workhorse for the commute and with a change of tyres a blast on and off the beaten track
Apr 2018 · Taylor Rojek
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Mar 2018
We first had the chance to ride the Kona Rove NRB at Kona’s drop bar bike launch in Spain just before Christmas. Initial impressions were very positive. Since then, our tester Benedict has had a chance to ride the bike in his native Edinburgh in slightly soggier conditions. How has the bike handled the change? Talking the future of gravel riding with Kona Review: Sonder Camino Al Apex 1 Hydraulic - bargain priced grave/adventure bike Review: Vitus Substance V2 Apex 1 - steel framed, hydro braked gravel bike Let me start by saying that this is a very capable bike.
Aug 2017 · Zach Overholt
I’m in Whistler, BC, and I just got dropped off with a drop bar bike and a road helmet. The mountain biker in me can’t help but feel a bit disappointed that I’m so close to one of, if not the, meccas of mountain biking, only to pedal off in the opposite direction. However, the cyclist …
| Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted Colors: Gloss Brown; Black w/ Copper Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | CH52 |
| Headset | FSA No.10 |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Saddle | Kona Road |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris |
| Crank | FSA Tempo Adventure, 34/50t |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 11-32t 8spd |
| Chain | KMC Z72 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Hayes CX Comp Type: Hayes Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Claris |
| Rims | WTB SX19 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr |
| Front Hub | Formula 100x9mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 135x10mm |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c, Rear: Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c |
| Disc Rotors | Hayes L-Series 160mm |
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Last updated January 9
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