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2026 Kona Rove DL · 2018 Kona Rove DL

Specification2026 Kona Rove DL2018 Kona Rove DL
Overview
Model year20262018
BrandKonaKona
ModelRove DLRove DL
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900000995900003145
Original MSRP$1,799.00—
ColorsGloss Metallic Charcoal w/ Orange & Black DecalsGloss Mustard or Orange w/ Charcoal & Grey Decals
Sizes48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 5848; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Butted CromolyKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame material—Aluminum
ForkKona CromolyKona Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
Fork material—Aluminum
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano CUES 6030Shimano Sora
Front derailleurn/aShimano Sora
Rear derailleurShimano CUES 6000Shimano Sora
CranksetShimano CUES 6030 40t / Length 48 165mm / 50 170mm / 52-54 172.5mm / 56-58 175mmShimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50t
Bottom bracketShimano BSA 68mmShimano
CassetteShimano CUES LG400 11-50t 11spdShimano Alivio 11-32t 9spd
ChainShimano CUES LG500KMC X9
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano CUES 6030; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 180mm 6B; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 180mm 6B; Brake Levers: Shimano CUES 6030Brake Calipers: TRP Spyre C; Front Brake Rotor: TRP 29 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: TRP 29 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA Orbit No.1/No.10 EC34/ZS44FSA No.10P
HandlebarKona Gravel Dropbar 31.8mm / Width 48 40cm / 50 42cm / 52 44cm / 54 46cm / 56-58 48cmKona Road
StemKona 31.8mm / Rise 6º / Length 48 60mm / 50 70mm / 52-54 80mm / 56-58 90mmKona Road
SaddleWTB Volt Medium SLKona Road
SeatpostKona w/Offset 27.2mm / 48-52 350mm / 54-58 375mmKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Shimano 105 12x100mm / (R) Shimano 105 12x142mm HG(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm
RimsWTB ST I23 TCS 2.0WTB SX19
SpokesStainless 2.0mm BlackStainless Black 15g
Front tireMaxxis Rambler 48-52 650x47mm / 54-58 700x40mmSchwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Rear tireMaxxis Rambler 48-52 650x47mm / 54-58 700x40mmSchwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Wheel size—700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2026 Kona Rove DL2018 Kona Rove DL
Selected size / position5454
Reach388 mm388 mm
Stack588 mm589 mm
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat tube540 mm540 mm
Head tube150 mm150 mm
Chainstay / rear center435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1048 mm1043 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm72 mm
Bottom-bracket height284 mm278 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 5, 2026.