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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2025 Kona Rove LTD has a 13% lower climbing ratio than 2018 Kona Rove LTD.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.83:1Highest4.18:1Total range502%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 700C×40.
Lowest0.95:1Highest4.00:1Total range420%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2025 Kona Rove LTD
2018 Kona Rove LTD
Overview
Model Year
2025
2018
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Rove LTD
Rove LTD
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross/Gravel
Cyclocross/Gravel
Original MSRP
$2,899.00
Not documented
Colors
Gloss Metallic Gentian Blue w/ Dark Orchid Decals
Gloss Aqua w/ Copper & Off-White Decals
Sizes
48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Kona Butted Cromoly
Reynolds 853 Butted Cromoly
Frame Material
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Steel
Fork
Kona Libre Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
Kona Full Carbon Flat mount CX Race Disc
Fork Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano GRX
SRAM Force 1
Front Derailleur
Shimano GRX2x (46/30t)
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Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX 12spd
SRAM Force 1
Crankset
Shimano GRX; Chainring: 46x30t Deore
SRAM Force 1 X-Sync; Chainring: 40t X-Sync
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore 68mm
SRAM GXP 68mm
Cassette
Shimano 105 11-36t 12spd
SRAM XG1150 10-42t 11spd
Chain
KMC X12 12spd
SRAM PC1110
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Shimano GRX; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano CL 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano CL 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano
Brake Calipers: SRAM Force 1 Flat Mount; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Force 1 HRD
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA No.1/12B/44
FSA No.57E
Handlebar
Kona Gravel Drop Bar
Kona Road
Stem
Kona Gravel Deluxe
Kona Road
Saddle
WTB Volt
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm
(F) SRAM 900 100x12mm / (R) SRAM 900 142x12mm
Rims
WTB KOM Team i23 TCS
WTB KOM I25 TCS
Spokes
Stainless Black 14g
Stainless Black 14g
Front Tire
Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x40c
WTB Horizon TCS 650x47c
Rear Tire
Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x40c
WTB Horizon TCS 650x47c
Wheel Size
—
650b
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
388 mm
388 mm
Stack
588 mm
590 mm
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Seat tube
540 mm
540 mm
Head tube
150 mm
165.6 mm
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
435 mm
Wheelbase
1048 mm
1043 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
72 mm
72 mm
Bottom-bracket height
284 mm
271 mm
Standover height
807 mm
800 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
45 mm
Front center
623 mm
618 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.