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2021 Kona Rove LTD · 2018 Kona Rove LTD

Specification2021 Kona Rove LTD2018 Kona Rove LTD
Overview
Model year20212018
BrandKonaKona
ModelRove LTDRove LTD
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900002018900003205
Original MSRP$2,499.00—
ColorsGloss Metallic Pinot Noir w/ Dusty Rose & Dark Pinot DecalsGloss Aqua w/ Copper & Off-White Decals
Sizes48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 5848; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Butted CromolyReynolds 853 Butted Cromoly
Frame materialSteelSteel
ForkKona Rove Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount DiscKona Full Carbon Flat mount CX Race Disc
Fork materialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano GRX 600SRAM Force 1
Front derailleurShimano GRX 810n/a
Rear derailleurShimano GRX 810SRAM Force 1
CranksetShimano GRX 810; Chainring: 31/48tSRAM Force 1 X-Sync; Chainring: 40t X-Sync
Bottom bracketShimano S500 68mmSRAM GXP 68mm
CassetteShimano 105 11-34t 11spdSRAM XG1150 10-42t 11spd
ChainShimano 11spdSRAM PC1110
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano GRX 400; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano GRX 600Brake Calipers: SRAM Force 1 Flat Mount; Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Centerline 160mm; Brake Levers: SRAM Force 1 HRD
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.1/12B/44FSA No.57E
HandlebarKona RoadKona Road
StemKona Road DeluxeKona Road
SaddleWTB SL8WTB Volt Comp
SeatpostKona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Shimano 105 100x12mm / (R) Shimano 105 142x12mm(F) SRAM 900 100x12mm / (R) SRAM 900 142x12mm
RimsWTB KOM Light Team i23 TCS 2.0WTB KOM I25 TCS
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless Black 14g
Front tireWTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47cWTB Horizon TCS 650x47c
Rear tireWTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47cWTB Horizon TCS 650x47c
Wheel size650b650b

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Kona Rove LTD2018 Kona Rove LTD
Selected size / position5454
Reach388 mm388 mm
Stack588 mm590 mm
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat tube540 mm540 mm
Head tube150 mm165.6 mm
Chainstay / rear center435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1048 mm1043 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm72 mm
Bottom-bracket height270 mm271 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 8, 2026.