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2021 Kona Rove · 2018 Kona Rove

Specification2021 Kona Rove2018 Kona Rove
Overview
Model year20212018
BrandKonaKona
ModelRoveRove
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900002012900003144
Original MSRP$1,299.00—
ColorsGloss Faux Chrome w/ Black & Faux Orange DecalsGloss Brown or Black w/ Copper Decals
Sizes48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 5848; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Butted CromolyKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialSteelAluminum
ForkKona Project Two Cromoly DiscKona Project Two Aluminum Disc
Fork materialSteelAluminum
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano SoraShimano Claris
Front derailleurShimano SoraShimano Claris
Rear derailleurShimano SoraShimano Claris
CranksetShimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50tFSA Tempo Adventure; Chainring: 34/50t
Bottom bracketShimano ES300Ch52
CassetteShimano HG400 11-34t 9spdShimano HG50 11-32t 8spd
ChainKMC X9KMC Z72
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Tektro C550; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano SoraBrake 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
HeadsetFSA No.1/No.10FSA No.10
HandlebarKona RoadKona Road
StemKona RoadKona Road
SaddleWTB VoltKona Road
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Shimano 100x12mm / (R) Shimano 142x12mm(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm
RimsWTB ST I23 TCS 2.0WTB SX19
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr
Front tireWTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47cSchwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Rear tireWTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47cSchwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Wheel size650b700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Kona Rove2018 Kona Rove
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 height270 mm278 mm
Standover height794 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.