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2021 Kona Rove
Original manufacturer specifications including 650b wheels, geometry for 6 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2021
- Category
- Gravel & Cyclocross
- Original MSRP
- $1,299.00
- Sizes
- 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
- Colors
- Gloss Faux Chrome w/ Black & Faux Orange Decals
- Geometry
- 6 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 25 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002012
Model history 2 other years
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Kona Butted Cromoly |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Fork | Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc |
| Fork Material | Steel |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | Shimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50t |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano ES300 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400 11-34t 9spd |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Pedals | n/a |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: Tektro C550; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Sora |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Shimano 100x12mm / (R) Shimano 142x12mm |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB ST I23 TCS 2.0 |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Tire | WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c |
| Rear Tire | WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c |
| Wheel Size | 650b |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Top tube | 515 mm | 531 mm | 546 mm | 562 mm | 578 mm | 598 mm |
| Head tube | 90 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° | 70.5° | 71° | 71° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 75° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 72.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 mm | 1029 mm | 1036 mm | 1048 mm | 1054 mm | 1068 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 268 mm | 268 mm | 270 mm | 270 mm | 272 mm | 272 mm |
| Reach | 372 mm | 378 mm | 383 mm | 388 mm | 392 mm | 400 mm |
| Stack | 532 mm | 551 mm | 570 mm | 588 mm | 607 mm | 626 mm |
| Standover height | 735 mm | 754 mm | 775 mm | 794 mm | 815 mm | 834 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Front center | 592 mm | 604 mm | 612 mm | 623 mm | 628 mm | 643 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
Geometry source: Kona first-party archive metric geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
48 geometry
Archive context: The seat angle of 75° sits toward the steeper end. Its stack of 532 mm sits toward the lower end. Its wheelbase of 1016 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Compared with 37 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 48 geometry 50 geometry
Archive context: Its reach of 378 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its stack of 551 mm sits somewhat lower than typical. The seat angle of 74.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical.
Compared with 37 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 50 geometry 52 geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 570 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 74° sits somewhat steeper than typical. Its wheelbase of 1036 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Compared with 34 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 52 geometry 54 geometry
Archive context: Its reach of 388 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its wheelbase of 1048 mm sits close to the middle of the group. The head angle of 71° sits close to the middle of the group.
Compared with 34 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 54 geometry 56 geometry
Archive context: The head angle of 71.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical. Its stack of 607 mm sits somewhat lower than typical. Its bottom-bracket drop of 70 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical.
Compared with 24 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 56 geometry 58 geometry
Archive context: The head angle of 71.5° sits somewhat steeper than typical. Its stack of 626 mm sits somewhat lower than typical. Its wheelbase of 1068 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Compared with 24 distinct cyclocross/gravel geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2021–2023 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze 58 geometry Parts & serviceability
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KMC X9
Exact archived model
Shimano HG400 11-34t 9spd
Exact archived model
WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c
Named tire · verify the exact width
Before ordering: Confirm the exact tire width before ordering.
More qualified parts (6)
Shimano ES300
Named archived component — verify dimensions
WTB Volt
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50t
Component family — verify exact version
Shimano Sora
Interpreted as Shimano Sora · 9-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Sora
Interpreted as Shimano Sora · 9-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Sora
Interpreted as Shimano Sora · 9-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameCheck paint chips, vent holes and the inside of the seat tube for corrosion. Also look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 9-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2021 Kona Rove · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Kona Butted Cromoly · Fork: Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc · Steel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Sora · Front derailleur: Shimano Sora · Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora · Crankset: Shimano Sora; Chainring: 34/50t · Bottom bracket: Shimano ES300 · Cassette: Shimano HG400 11-34t 9spd · Chain: KMC X9
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: Tektro C550; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT10 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 650b · Rims: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 · Hubs: (F) Shimano 100x12mm / (R) Shimano 142x12mm · Front tire: WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c · Rear tire: WTB Venture Comp DUAL 650x47c
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA No.1/No.10 · Handlebar: Kona Road · Stem: Kona Road · Seatpost: Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm · Saddle: WTB Volt
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Build relationships are limited to the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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