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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2021 Kona Rove has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2018 Kona Rove.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.55:1Total range455%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest1.06:1Highest4.55:1Total range428%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 700C×35.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2021 Kona Rove
2018 Kona Rove
Overview
Model Year
2021
2018
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Rove
Rove
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross/Gravel
Cyclocross/Gravel
Original MSRP
$1,299.00
Not documented
Colors
Gloss Faux Chrome w/ Black & Faux Orange Decals
Gloss Brown or Black w/ Copper Decals
Sizes
48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Kona Butted Cromoly
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame Material
Steel
Aluminum
Fork
Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc
Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
Fork Material
Steel
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Sora
Shimano Claris
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Claris
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Claris
Crankset
Shimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50t
FSA Tempo Adventure; Chainring: 34/50t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano ES300
Ch52
Cassette
Shimano HG400 11-34t 9spd
Shimano HG50 11-32t 8spd
Chain
KMC X9
KMC Z72
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Tektro C550; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Brake 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
Headset
FSA No.1/No.10
FSA No.10
Handlebar
Kona Road
Kona Road
Stem
Kona Road
Kona Road
Saddle
WTB Volt
Kona Road
Seatpost
Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Shimano 100x12mm / (R) Shimano 142x12mm
(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm
Rims
WTB ST I23 TCS 2.0
WTB SX19
Spokes
Stainless Black 14g
Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr
Front Tire
WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c
Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Rear Tire
WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c
Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Wheel Size
650b
700c
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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
270 mm
278 mm
Standover height
794 mm
800 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 mm
45 mm
Front center
623 mm
618 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.