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2025 Kona Rove LTD · 2018 Kona Rove LTD

Specification2025 Kona Rove LTD2018 Kona Rove LTD
Overview
Model year20252018
BrandKonaKona
ModelRove LTDRove LTD
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900000989900003205
Original MSRP$2,899.00—
ColorsGloss Metallic Gentian Blue w/ Dark Orchid DecalsGloss Aqua w/ Copper & Off-White Decals
Sizes48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 5848; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Butted CromolyReynolds 853 Butted Cromoly
Frame material—Steel
ForkKona Libre Full Carbon Flat Mount DiscKona Full Carbon Flat mount CX Race Disc
Fork materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano GRXSRAM Force 1
Front derailleurShimano GRX2x (46/30t)n/a
Rear derailleurShimano GRX 12spdSRAM Force 1
CranksetShimano GRX; Chainring: 46x30t DeoreSRAM Force 1 X-Sync; Chainring: 40t X-Sync
Bottom bracketShimano Deore 68mmSRAM GXP 68mm
CassetteShimano 105 11-36t 12spdSRAM XG1150 10-42t 11spd
ChainKMC X12 12spdSRAM PC1110
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano GRX; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano CL 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano CL 160mm; Brake Levers: ShimanoBrake 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
HeadsetFSA No.1/12B/44FSA No.57E
HandlebarKona Gravel Drop BarKona Road
StemKona Gravel DeluxeKona Road
SaddleWTB VoltWTB Volt Comp
SeatpostKona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm(F) SRAM 900 100x12mm / (R) SRAM 900 142x12mm
RimsWTB KOM Team i23 TCSWTB KOM I25 TCS
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless Black 14g
Front tireMaxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x40cWTB Horizon TCS 650x47c
Rear tireMaxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x40cWTB Horizon TCS 650x47c
Wheel size—650b

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2025 Kona Rove LTD2018 Kona Rove LTD
Selected size / position5454
Reach388 mm388 mm
Stack588 mm590 mm
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat tube540 mm540 mm
Head tube150 mm165.6 mm
Chainstay / rear center435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1048 mm1043 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm72 mm
Bottom-bracket height284 mm271 mm
Standover height807 mm800 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm45 mm
Front center623 mm618 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 7, 2026.