A refined classic, the new Rove keeps its cromoly soul but adds stronger brakes, and updated geometry inspired by Kona's high-end gravel line. 

It's built for comfort, control, and all-day adventures. Whether you're tackling rough terrain, cruising smooth pavement, or exploring mixed surfaces, the Rove delivers reliable performance mile after mile. The responsive steel frame absorbs vibration and road chatter, keeping you comfortable during long rides. Enhanced braking power gives you confidence on descents and in unpredictable conditions. Versatile enough for commuting, weekend getaways, or extended bikepacking trips, the Rove is the steel do-it-all that just keeps going!

Kona

Rove

$1,499.00

Size Guide

Height/Inches Height/Metric Inseam/Inches Inseam/Metric MTB/XC Trail/Fat All Mountain/Enduro Splice
4'10"-5'1" 147-155cm 24”-27” 61-69cm XS XS Small
5'0"-5'3" 152-160cm 26"-29" 66-74cm Small Small Small
5'2"-5'7" 157-170cm 27"-30" 69-76cm Small, Medium Small, Medium Small, Medium
5'6"-5'10" 168-178cm 29"-31" 74-79cm Medium Medium Medium
5'9"-6'0" 175-183cm 30"-33" 76-84cm Medium, Large Medium, Large Medium, Large
5'11"-6'2" 180-188cm 32"-35" 81-89cm Large, XL Large, XL Large, XL
6'1"-6'5" 185-196cm 33"-36" 84-91cm Large, XL Large, XL Large, XL
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SKU: B37RVSSLSHIN48

A refined classic, the new Rove keeps its cromoly soul but adds stronger brakes, and updated geometry inspired by Kona's high-end gravel line. 

It's built for comfort, control, and all-day adventures. Whether you're tackling rough terrain, cruising smooth pavement, or exploring mixed surfaces, the Rove delivers reliable performance mile after mile. The responsive steel frame absorbs vibration and road chatter, keeping you comfortable during long rides. Enhanced braking power gives you confidence on descents and in unpredictable conditions. Versatile enough for commuting, weekend getaways, or extended bikepacking trips, the Rove is the steel do-it-all that just keeps going!

SPECIFICATIONS

Frame & Fork

  • Frame Material: Kona Butted Cromoly
  • Sizes: 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
  • Fork: Kona Cromoly
  • Rear Shock: n/a

Drivetrain

  • Crankset: Shimano CUES 6030 40t (48: 165mm, 50: 170mm, 52-54: 172.5mm, 56-58: 175mm)
  • B/B: Shimano BSA 68mm
  • Chain: Shimano CUES LG500
  • Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300 11-48t (10-speed)
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES 6000
  • Shifters: Shimano CUES 6030

Brakes & Cockpit

  • Brake Calipers: Shimano CUES 6030
  • Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm (6-bolt)
  • Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm (6-bolt)
  • Brake Levers: Shimano CUES 6030
  • Headset: FSA Orbit No.1 EC34/EC34
  • Handlebar: Kona Gravel Dropbar 31.8mm (Width: 48: 42cm, 50-52: 44cm, 54: 46cm, 56-58: 48cm)
  • Stem: Kona 31.8mm / Rise 6º (Length: 48-52: 60mm, 54-56: 70mm, 58: 80mm)
  • Grips: Kona Cork Tape

Wheelset & Tires

  • Front Hub: Formula 12x100mm
  • Rear Hub: Formula 12x142mm HG
  • Spokes: Stainless 2mm Black
  • Rims: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0
  • Front Tire: Maxxis Rambler 700x40mm
  • Rear Tire: Maxxis Rambler 700x40mm

Finishing Kit

  • Saddle: Kona Gravel
  • Seatpost: Kona w/Offset 27.2mm (Length: 48-52: 350mm, 54-58: 375mm)
  • Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp 31.8mm
  • Paint Color: Gloss Faux Chrome w/ Dark Concrete & Blue Smoke Decals
  • Pedals: n/a
GEOMETRY

GEOMETRY

  Size 48 50 52 54 56 58
1 ST Length 480 500 520 540 560 580
2 TT Length 524 539 554 570 586 603
3 Reach 380 385 390 395 400 405
4 Stack 536 555 573 592 609 628
5 Standover 749 769 790 809 829 847
6 HT Angle 69.5 69.5 70 70 70 70
7 HT Length 90 110 130 150 170 190
8 ST Angle 75 74.5 74 73.5 73 72.5
9 CS Length 435 435 435 435 435 435
10 BB Drop 74 74 72 72 70 70
11 BB Height 281 281 283 283 285 285
12 Wheelbase 1035 1047 1055 1066 1079 1091
13 Front Center 611 623 630 641 653 665
14 Fork Length 410 410 410 410 410 410
15 Fork Offset 50 50 50 50 50 50

See the Rove in Action

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