Which is Best?
The Kona Rove DL, Specialized Diverge Elite E5, and All City Space Horse Tiagra are all gravel bikes. The Kona has a steel fork, 650b wheels, and better components; the Specialized has an aluminum frame, carbon fork, and 700c wheels; and the All City has 650b / 700c wheels. Explore the differences below.
| MSRP | $1,699 | $1,900 | $1,599 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Price | $1 At | $1 At | $1 At |
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
| Frame | Steel | Aluminum | Steel |
| Fork | Steel | Carbon | |
| Wheel Size | 650b | 700c | 650b / 700c |
| Wheel Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc |
| Groupset | Rival 1, SRAM | GRX 400, GRX 600 | Tiagra, FSA |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 |
| Gear Range | |||
| Seatpost | Rigid | Rigid | Rigid |
| Brand Site | konaworld.com | www.specialized.com | allcitycycles.com |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more. Learn more
Rove DL
Diverge Elite E5
Space Horse Tiagra
| Frame | Kona Butted Cromoly | Specialized Diverge E5 Premium Aluminum, threaded BB, internal routing, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc | 612 Select Chromoly Steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc | FACT carbon, full carbon steerer, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat-mount | All-City Space Horse Fork |
| Rear Shock | n/a | ||
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP 68mm | Shimano threaded | FSA BB386 MegaEVO, BSA threaded |
| Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 | Cane Creek 40 Series | |
| Stem | Kona Road Deluxe | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise | AL6061, 3D forged, 4-bolt stem, 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Kona Road | Specialized Shallow Drop, 6061, 70x125mm, 31.8mm clamp | AL6061, 31.8mm, 6° Flair |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Body Geometry Bridge Saddle, steel rails | All-City Gonzo |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm | Alloy, 2-bolt Clamp, 12mm offset, 27.2mm, anti-corrosion hardware | 27.2mm, two-bolt, 350mm length |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano GRX RX400, 10-speed | Shimano Tiagra R4700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | — | Shimano GRX RX400, braze-on | Shimano Tiagra R4700 |
| Crank | SRAM S350, 40t X-Sync | Shimano GRX RX600, 46/30T | FSA Omega Modular BB386EVO, 46-30t, Black |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano GRX RX400 hydraulic brake levers, 2x10 speed mechanical shifting | Shimano Tiagra 10-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd | Shimano CS-HG50-10, 10-Speed 11-36t | SunRace 10-speed, 11/32t |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 | KMC X10, 10-speed w/ reusable Missing Link™ | KMC X10, EPT Anti-Rust |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre C | Tektro MD-C550, 160 f/r, 6-Bolt | |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Rims | WTB KOM Light Team i23 TCS 2.0 | AXIS ELITE DISC | WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0, 32h (650b in 43/46cm, 700c in larger sizes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g | Pillar 14g Black Stainless | |
| Front Hub | Formula 100x12mm | Novatec 981/982, Sealed Bearing, 32h | |
| Rear Hub | Formula 142x12mm | Novatec 981/982, Sealed Bearing, 32h | |
| Tires | WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c | Specialized RoadSports, 700x35c | VEE Speedster (650b x 38mm in 43/46cm, 700c x 40mm in larger sizes) |
| Disk Rotors | TRP TR160mm |