Rove LTD
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Picture sunny gravel roads lined with fields, pastures, fences, and views for days. That’s where this bike is home. The Rove LTD is everything you’d expect from a bike made for going the distance across mixed surfaces. This gorgeous Butted Cromoly frame features a tapered headtube and our Libre Full Carbon flat mount disc fork. You can’t find a bike this pretty with spec this nice at this price. It’s a bike afficionado’s value bike. The Rove LTD is the perfect blend of function and aesthetics and is ready for your next adventure...
SPECS & GEOMETRY
SPECIFICATIONS
| Frame Material | Kona Butted Cromoly |
| Sizes | 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
| Fork | Kona Libre Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc |
| Crankarms | Shimano GRX |
| Chainrings | 46x30t Deore |
| B/B | Shimano Deore 68mm |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Chain | KMC X12 12spd |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 11-36t 12spd |
| Chainguide | n/a |
| F/D | Shimano GRX2x (46/30t) |
| R/D | Shimano GRX 12spd |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano GRX |
| Front Brake Rotor | Shimano CL 160mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | Shimano CL 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano |
| Headset | FSA No.1/12B/44 |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Drop Bar |
| Stem | Kona Gravel Deluxe |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm |
| Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
| Grips | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Front Hub | Formula 100x12mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 142x12mm |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Rims | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x40c |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x40c |
| Paint Color | Gloss Metallic Gentian Blue w/ Dark Orchid Decals |
GEOMETRY
| Size | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | |
| 1 | ST Length | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 |
| 2 | TT Length | 515 | 531 | 546 | 562 | 578 | 598 |
| 3 | Reach | 372 | 378 | 383 | 388 | 392 | 400 |
| 4 | Stack | 532 | 551 | 570 | 588 | 607 | 626 |
| 5 | Standover | 735 | 754 | 775 | 794 | 815 | 834 |
| 6 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| 7 | HT Length | 90 | 110 | 130 | 150 | 170 | 190 |
| 8 | ST Angle | 75.0 | 74.5 | 74.0 | 73.5 | 73.0 | 72.5 |
| 9 | CS Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| 10 | BB Drop | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 |
| 11 | BB Height | 268 | 268 | 270 | 270 | 272 | 272 |
| 12 | Wheelbase | 1016 | 1029 | 1036 | 1048 | 1054 | 1068 |
| 13 | Front Center | 592 | 604 | 612 | 623 | 628 | 643 |
| 14 | Fork Length | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| 15 | Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Sizing & Selection
Choosing the right bike size is essential for comfort, performance, and the best riding experience. To help you select the correct size:
- Check Our Sizing and Fit Chart: Use the chart below to determine the size range that works best for your height and riding style.
- Get Personalized Recommendations: Not sure which size to choose? Fill out our Sizing Form, and Kona staff will provide suggestions to help you find the perfect fit.
GRAVEL / DROP BAR / URBAN
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Rove | Libre | Sutra/Ouroboros | Dews | CoCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10"-5'1" | 147-155cm | 24”-27” | 61-69cm | 48cm | 50cm | 48cm | N/A | XS |
| 5'0"-5'3" | 152-160cm | 26"-29" | 66-74cm | 48-50cm | 50cm | 48-50cm | Small | Small |
| 5'2"-5'7" | 157-170cm | 27"-30" | 69-76cm | 48-52cm | 50-52cm | 48-52cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium |
| 5'6"-5'10" | 168-178cm | 29"-31" | 74-79cm | 52-54cm | 52-54cm | 52-54cm | Medium | Medium |
| 5'9"-6'0" | 175-183cm | 30"-33" | 76-84cm | 52-56cm | 54-56cm | 54-56cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large |
| 5'11"-6'2" | 180-188cm | 32"-35" | 81-89cm | 54-58cm | 54-58cm | 54-58cm | Large, XL | Large |
| 6'1"-6'5" | 185-196cm | 33"-36" | 84-91cm | 56-58cm | 58cm | 56-58cm | XL | N/A |
MTB FULL SUSPENSION / HARDTAIL / SPLICE
| 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 |
Steel Roves
This year we're offering three steel Roves. The Rove, Rove DL, and the Rove LTD bring that classic feel to your favorite classic Kona drop bar bike.
Rove LTD
Rove DL
Rove
All three bikes feature a tapered headtube.
Rove and Rove DL run steel forks and an internal lower headset cup. Both bikes have the option to run a carbon fork.
The Rove LTD includes a carbon fork and external lower headset cup.
Dropouts allow 160/180mm rotors for increased braking performance carrying heavier loads on steeper and more demanding terrain.