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2026 Kona Rove AL · 2017 Kona Rove AL

Specification2026 Kona Rove AL2017 Kona Rove AL
Overview
Model year20262017
BrandKonaKona
ModelRove ALRove AL
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900000997900003535
Original MSRP$999.00—
ColorsGloss Blue Smoke w/ Celestial Blue & Pastel DecalsGloss White/Green or Matt Black/Silver/Yellow
Sizes48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58—
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkKona 6061 Aluminum DiscKona Project Two Aluminum Disc
Fork materialAluminumAluminum
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano ESSA U2000Shimano Claris
Front derailleurn/aShimano Claris
Rear derailleurShimano ESSA RDU2000Shimano Claris
CranksetShimano ESSA 2000 40t / 48-56 170mm / 58 175mmFSA Compact Gear; Chainring: 34/50t
Bottom bracketShimano BSA 68Ch52
CassetteShimano ESSA HG300 11-45t 8spdShimano HG50 11-32t 8spd
ChainKMC Z8.3KMC Z-72
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Tektro Mira CX; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro 160mm 6B 1.8mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro 160mm 6B 1.8mm; Brake Levers: Shimano ESSA U2000Brake Calipers: Hayes CX Comp; Front Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano Claris
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFeimin ZS44/ZS44FSA No.10
HandlebarKona Gravel Dropbar 31.8mm / Width 48 42cm / 50-52 44cm / 54 46cm / 56-58 48cmKona Road
StemKona 31.8mm / Rise 6º / Length 48-52 60mm / 54-56 70mm / 58 80mmKona Road
SaddleKona GravelKona Road
SeatpostKona w/Offset 27.2mm / 48-52 350mm / 54-58 375mmKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Joytech 9x100mm / (R) Joytech 10x135mm(F) Joytech 100x9mm / (R) Joytech 135x10mm
RimsWTB SX19Freedom by WTB Cruz Disc
SpokesStainless 2mm BlackStainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr
Front tireMaxxis Rambler 700x40mmSchwalbe Delta Cruiser w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Rear tireMaxxis Rambler 700x40mmSchwalbe Delta Cruiser w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Wheel size—700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2026 Kona Rove AL2017 Kona Rove AL
Selected size / position5451cm
Reach395 mm385 mm
Stack584 mm559 mm
Head-tube angle70°70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°74°
Seat tube540 mm510 mm
Head tube150 mm120 mm
Chainstay / rear center435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1064 mm1034 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm72 mm
Bottom-bracket height283 mm278 mm
Standover height805 mm770 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm45 mm
Front center639 mm609 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.