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2025 Kona Rove DL · 2018 Kona Rove DL

Specification2025 Kona Rove DL2018 Kona Rove DL
Overview
Model year20252018
BrandKonaKona
ModelRove DLRove DL
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900000996900003145
Original MSRP$1,799.00—
ColorsGloss Mocha 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 Project Two Cromoly DiscKona Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
Fork material—Aluminum
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano CUESShimano Sora
Front derailleurn/aShimano Sora
Rear derailleurShimano CUES 11spdShimano Sora
CranksetShimano CUES; Chainring: 40tShimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50t
Bottom bracketShimano BB68Shimano
CassetteShimano CUES 11-50t 11spdShimano Alivio 11-32t 9spd
ChainShimano CUESKMC X9
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano CUES; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 160mm Centerlock; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 160mm Centerlock; Brake Levers: Shimano CUESBrake Calipers: TRP Spyre C; Front Brake Rotor: TRP 29 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: TRP 29 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.1/No.10FSA No.10P
HandlebarKona Gravel DropbarKona Road
StemKona GravelKona Road
SaddleWTB VoltKona Road
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Shimano 105 Road TA 100x12mm Centerlock / (R) Shimano 105 Road TA 142x12mm Centerlock(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm
RimsWTB ST I23 TCS 2.0WTB SX19
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless Black 15g
Front tireMaxxis Rambler EXO 650x47c (48c,50c,52c) / 700x40c (54c,56c,58c)Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Rear tireMaxxis Rambler EXO 650x47c (48c,50c,52c) / 700x40c (54c,56c,58c)Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Wheel size—700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2025 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.