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2017 Kona Rove AL · 2026 Kona Rove AL

Specification2017 Kona Rove AL2026 Kona Rove AL
Overview
Model year20172026
BrandKonaKona
ModelRove ALRove AL
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900003535900000997
Original MSRP—$999.00
ColorsGloss White/Green or Matt Black/Silver/YellowGloss Blue Smoke w/ Celestial Blue & Pastel Decals
Sizes—48; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 7005 Aluminum ButtedKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkKona Project Two Aluminum DiscKona 6061 Aluminum Disc
Fork materialAluminumAluminum
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano ClarisShimano ESSA U2000
Front derailleurShimano Clarisn/a
Rear derailleurShimano ClarisShimano ESSA RDU2000
CranksetFSA Compact Gear; Chainring: 34/50tShimano ESSA 2000 40t / 48-56 170mm / 58 175mm
Bottom bracketCh52Shimano BSA 68
CassetteShimano HG50 11-32t 8spdShimano ESSA HG300 11-45t 8spd
ChainKMC Z-72KMC Z8.3
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Hayes CX Comp; Front Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano ClarisBrake Calipers: Tektro Mira CX; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro 160mm 6B 1.8mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro 160mm 6B 1.8mm; Brake Levers: Shimano ESSA U2000
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.10Feimin ZS44/ZS44
HandlebarKona RoadKona Gravel Dropbar 31.8mm / Width 48 42cm / 50-52 44cm / 54 46cm / 56-58 48cm
StemKona RoadKona 31.8mm / Rise 6º / Length 48-52 60mm / 54-56 70mm / 58 80mm
SaddleKona RoadKona Gravel
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona w/Offset 27.2mm / 48-52 350mm / 54-58 375mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Joytech 100x9mm / (R) Joytech 135x10mm(F) Joytech 9x100mm / (R) Joytech 10x135mm
RimsFreedom by WTB Cruz DiscWTB SX19
SpokesStainless Black 15g fr / 14g rrStainless 2mm Black
Front tireSchwalbe Delta Cruiser w/Puncture Protect 700x35cMaxxis Rambler 700x40mm
Rear tireSchwalbe Delta Cruiser w/Puncture Protect 700x35cMaxxis Rambler 700x40mm
Wheel size700c—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2017 Kona Rove AL2026 Kona Rove AL
Selected size / position51cm54
Reach385 mm395 mm
Stack559 mm584 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°70°
Seat-tube angle74°73.5°
Seat tube510 mm540 mm
Head tube120 mm150 mm
Chainstay / rear center435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1034 mm1064 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm72 mm
Bottom-bracket height278 mm283 mm
Standover height770 mm805 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm50 mm
Front center609 mm639 mm

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