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Kona Rove DL

Kona Rove DL
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You're looking for a smooth ride across mixed terrain. You're a fan of steel. You have discerning taste but aren't caught up in trends. You want a bike that looks good, rides great, and will last you a lifetime. You're the person that buys a great product at a great price. Look no further than the Rove DL. It's been a workhorse for years. Inspired by mountain biking, but decidedly more touring oriented, the Rove DL checks all the boxes for functionality, comfort, and style.

KONA CROMOLY
Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability and supple-ride characteristics as steel. We've never strayed from cycling's original material and have worked tirelessly to adapt, refine and innovate Kona Cromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve.

TAPERED HEAD TUBE
More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself and eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it's needed.

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS
Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tire pressure, which provides better tire grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; and weight savings over traditional tube and tire systems.

12x142mm AXLE
12x142mm, 12x148 and 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you'll see the 12x148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tire clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer and more durable relative to a 12x142 thru-axle.

650b WHEELS
650b wheels and tires have a similar overall diameter to a traditional 700c gravel or commuting tire, but with a smaller diameter rim and a wider, taller tire. The extra air volume in this new generation of urban and mixed-surface tires means they can be run comfortably at lower pressures while still rolling quickly on a variety of surfaces. It's the best of both worlds.

bike frame with labeled dimensions
Bike Sizes:
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A. Reach 14.6" 14.9" 15.1" 15.3" 15.4" 15.7"
B. Stack 20.9" 21.7" 22.4" 23.1" 23.9" 24.6"
C. Standover 28.9" 29.7" 30.5" 31.3" 32.1" 32.8"
D. Effective Top Tube 20.3" 20.9" 21.5" 22.1" 22.8" 23.5"
E. Head Tube Angle 70.5° 70.5° 71° 71° 71.5° 71.5°
F. Head Tube Length 3.5" 4.3" 5.1" 5.9" 6.7" 7.5"
G. Seat Tube Angle 75° 74.5° 74° 73.5° 73° 72.5°
H. Seat Tube Length 18.9" 19.7" 20.5" 21.3" 22" 22.8"
I. Bottom Bracket Height 10.6" 10.6" 10.6" 10.6" 10.7" 10.7"
J. Bottom Bracket Drop 2.9" 2.9" 2.8" 2.8" 2.8" 2.8"
K. Fork Rake/Offset 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2"
M. Wheelbase 40" 40.5" 40.8" 41.3" 41.5" 42"
N. Front to Center 23.3" 23.8" 24.1" 24.5" 24.7" 25.3"
O. Chainstay Length 17.1" 17.1" 17.1" 17.1" 17.1" 17.1"
Fork Length 15.7" 15.7" 15.7" 15.7" 15.7" 15.7"
Sizes:
Height/InchesRove
4'10"–5'1" 48cm
5'0"–5'3" 48–50cm
5'2"–5'7" 48–52cm
5'6"–5'10" 52–54cm
5'9"–6'0" 52–56cm
5'11"–6'2" 54–58cm
6'1"–6'5" 56–58cm

Specs

Frame Kona Butted Cromoly
Fork Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc
Rims WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0
Hubs Front: Formula 100x12mm (Centerlock)
Rear: Formula 142x12mm (Centerlock)
Spokes Stainless Black 14g
Tires WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c
Bottom Bracket SRAM GXP 68mm
Crankset SRAM Apex
Chainrings 40t X-Sync
Shifters SRAM Rival 1
Rear Derailleur SRAM Rival 1
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd
Chain SRAM PC1110
Brakes TRP HDC711C Mechanical / Hydraulic
Rotors TRP TR160mm
Brake Levers SRAM Rival 1
Handlebars Kona Road
Tape/Grips Kona Cork Tape
Stem Kona Road Deluxe
Headset FSA No.1/No.10
Seatpost Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Saddle WTB Volt
Pedals Sold separately

* Subject to change without notice.

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