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2017 Kona Rove AL · 2016 Kona Rove AL

Specification2017 Kona Rove AL2016 Kona Rove AL
Overview
Model year20172016
BrandKonaKona
ModelRove ALRove AL
Bicycle typeCyclocross/GravelCyclocross/Gravel
Archive ID900003535900003728
ColorsGloss White/Green or Matt Black/Silver/YellowMatt Dark Blue or Burnt Orange w/ Duo-tone Decals
Sizes—S(48cm); S/M(49.5cm); M(51cm); M/L(54cm); L(57cm); XL(59cm)
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 7005 Aluminum ButtedKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkKona Project Two Aluminum DiscKona Project Two
Fork materialAluminum—
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano ClarisShimano Claris
Front derailleurShimano ClarisShimano Claris
Rear derailleurShimano ClarisShimano Claris
CranksetFSA Compact Gear; Chainring: 34/50tFSA Tempo Compact; Chainring: 34/50t
Bottom bracketCh52Ch52
CassetteShimano HG50 11-32t 8spdShimano Claris 11-32t 8spd
ChainKMC Z-72KMC Z-72
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: 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.10FSA No.10
HandlebarKona RoadKona Road
StemKona RoadKona Road
SaddleKona RoadKona Road
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Thumb w/Offset
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Joytech 100x9mm / (R) Joytech 135x10mm(F) Joytech / (R) Joytech
RimsFreedom by WTB Cruz DiscWTB Freedom Cruz Disc
SpokesStainless Black 15g fr / 14g rrStainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Front tireSchwalbe Delta Cruiser w/Puncture Protect 700x35cSchwalbe Road Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Rear tireSchwalbe Delta Cruiser w/Puncture Protect 700x35cSchwalbe Road Plus w/Puncture Protect 700x35c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2017 Kona Rove AL2016 Kona Rove AL
Selected size / position51cmM(51cm)
Reach385 mm385 mm
Stack559 mm559 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°70.5°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Seat tube510 mm510 mm
Head tube120 mm120 mm
Chainstay / rear center435 mm435 mm
Wheelbase1034 mm1034 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm72 mm
Bottom-bracket height278 mm—
Standover height770 mm770 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45 mm
Front center609 mm609 mm

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