Bike Comparison
    Rove AL 6502021 Kona
    Rove2021 Kona
    Rove DL2021 Kona
    MSRP
    $949
    $1,299
    $1,699
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    Category
    		GravelGravelGravel
    2.2
    2.6
    3.5
    Frame
    		AluminumSteelSteel
    Fork
    		AluminumSteelSteel
    Wheels
    		AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b650b650b
    Brakes
    		Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    		Claris, FSASoraRival, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 82 × 91 × 11
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    		The Kona Rove AL 650, Kona Rove, and Kona Rove DL are all gravel bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Rove AL 650 has an aluminum frame and aluminum fork, while the Rove DL has better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Rove AL 650
    Rove
    Rove DL
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    37 mph

    Rove AL 650

    37 mph

    Rove

    30 mph

    Rove DL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rove AL 6502021 Kona
    Rove2021 Kona
    Rove DL2021 Kona
    Frame

    Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted

    Color: Gloss Canyon Green w/ Black-Forest & Light Canyon Green Decals

    Kona Butted Cromoly

    Color: Gloss Canyon Green w/ Black-Forest & Light Canyon Green Decals

    Kona Butted Cromoly

    Color: Gloss Canyon Green w/ Black-Forest & Light Canyon Green Decals

    Fork

    Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    CH52

    Shimano ES300

    SRAM GXP 68mm

    Headset

    FSA No.10

    FSA No.1/No.10

    FSA No.1/No.10

    Stem

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Kona Road Deluxe

    Handlebar

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Saddle

    Kona Road

    WTB Volt

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

    Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Cork Tape

    Kona Cork Tape

    Kona Cork Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Rival 1

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    n/a

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Adventure, 34/50t

    Shimano Sora, 34/50t

    SRAM S350, 40t X-Sync

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Rival 1

    Cassette

    Shimano Claris 11-34t 8spd

    Shimano HG400 11-34t 9spd

    SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

    Chain

    KMC Z8.3

    KMC X9

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    Hayes CX Comp

    Tektro C550

    TRP Spyre C

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    SRAM Rival 1

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19

    WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0

    WTB KOM Light Team i23 TCS 2.0

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 100x9mm

    Shimano 100x12mm

    Formula 100x12mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 135x10mm

    Shimano 142x12mm

    Formula 142x12mm

    Tires

    Rear: WTB Venture Comp 650x47c

    Rear: WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c

    Rear: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c

    Disc Rotors

    Hayes L-Series 160mm

    Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock)

    TRP TR160mm

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