2021 · KonaRove LTD
A steel frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. Compare the full range
| MSRP | $2,499 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Steel |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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2 × 11 — 22 speed
Rove LTD
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4'9" – 5'3"
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'5" – 6'3"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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Joe CruzJun 2021
Joe spent six months last year on the Kona Rove LTD and took it on multiple bikepacking trips in New England and countless day rides. Here's the review.
Stable descending, especially with bikepacking bags
Premium finish
Solid design and spec choices, neither all the fads nor lamentable boomer grouchiness
Stiff
Sluggish and dull handling in twisty conditions
Not especially a bargain (but not absurd, either)
Troy TemplinApr 2021
The Kona Rove LTD remains classic and modern
Stu KertonFeb 2021
Beautiful ride quality and sweet handling makes the Rove LTD an absolute joy to ride, whatever the terrain
Smooth ride quality
Fun yet predictable handling
Plenty of mounting points
Great braking performance
Some cheaper competition
Stefan TrochaApr 2019
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
Taylor RojekApr 2018
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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.
| Frame | Kona Butted Cromoly Color: Gloss Metallic Pinot Noir w/ Dusty Rose & Dark Pinot Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Rove Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano S500 68mm |
| Headset | FSA No.1/12B/44 |
| Stem | Kona Road Deluxe |
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Saddle | WTB SL8 |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 810 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 810 |
| Crank | Shimano GRX 810, 31/48t |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX 600 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 11-34t 11spd |
| Chain | Shimano 11spd |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | Shimano GRX 400 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX 600 |
| Rims | WTB KOM Light Team i23 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Shimano 105 100x12mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano 105 142x12mm |
| Tires | WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c |
| Disk Rotors | Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock) |