Bicycle Archive · Specification report2026 Kona Rove DL · 2018 Kona Rove DL
| Specification | 2026 Kona Rove DL | 2018 Kona Rove DL |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2026 | 2018 |
| Brand | Kona | Kona |
| Model | Rove DL | Rove DL |
| Bicycle type | Cyclocross/Gravel | Cyclocross/Gravel |
| Archive ID | 900000995 | 900003145 |
| Original MSRP | $1,799.00 | — |
| Colors | Gloss Metallic Charcoal w/ Orange & Black Decals | Gloss Mustard or Orange w/ Charcoal & Grey Decals |
| Sizes | 48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58 | 48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58 |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Kona Butted Cromoly | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
| Fork | Kona Cromoly | Kona Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc |
| Fork material | — | Aluminum |
| Rear shock | n/a | n/a |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | Shimano CUES 6030 | Shimano Sora |
| Front derailleur | n/a | Shimano Sora |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano CUES 6000 | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES 6030 40t / Length 48 165mm / 50 170mm / 52-54 172.5mm / 56-58 175mm | Shimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50t |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68mm | Shimano |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES LG400 11-50t 11spd | Shimano Alivio 11-32t 9spd |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 | KMC X9 |
| Pedals | n/a | n/a |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: Shimano CUES 6030; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 180mm 6B; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 180mm 6B; Brake Levers: Shimano CUES 6030 | Brake Calipers: TRP Spyre C; Front Brake Rotor: TRP 29 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: TRP 29 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano Sora |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | FSA Orbit No.1/No.10 EC34/ZS44 | FSA No.10P |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar 31.8mm / Width 48 40cm / 50 42cm / 52 44cm / 54 46cm / 56-58 48cm | Kona Road |
| Stem | Kona 31.8mm / Rise 6º / Length 48 60mm / 50 70mm / 52-54 80mm / 56-58 90mm | Kona Road |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium SL | Kona Road |
| Seatpost | Kona w/Offset 27.2mm / 48-52 350mm / 54-58 375mm | Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | (F) Shimano 105 12x100mm / (R) Shimano 105 12x142mm HG | (F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm |
| Rims | WTB ST I23 TCS 2.0 | WTB SX19 |
| Spokes | Stainless 2.0mm Black | Stainless Black 15g |
| Front tire | Maxxis Rambler 48-52 650x47mm / 54-58 700x40mm | Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Rambler 48-52 650x47mm / 54-58 700x40mm | Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c |
| Wheel size | — | 700c |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2026 Kona Rove DL | 2018 Kona Rove DL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | 54 | 54 |
| Reach | 388 mm | 388 mm |
| Stack | 588 mm | 589 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Seat tube | 540 mm | 540 mm |
| Head tube | 150 mm | 150 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 | 278 mm |
| Standover height | 807 mm | 800 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Front center | 623 mm | 618 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.