Kona Rove LTD 2022 Bike

The Rove LTD is everything you’d expect from a bike made for going the distance across mixed surfaces. This gorgeous Butted Chromoly frame features a tapered headtube, our Rove Verso Full Carbon flat mount disc fork with the ability to carry a host of gear. 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.

Features

Kona Chromoly

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 Chromoly 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 tyres 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.

12 x 142mm Axle

12 x 142mm, 12 x 148 and 12 x 157 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 12 x 148 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 12 x 142 thru-axle.

650b Wheels

650b wheels and tyres 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 tyres 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.

Lifetime Warranty

Register a new Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.

Specifications

Frame and Forks

• Frame: Kona Butted Chromoly
• Forks: Kona Rove Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
• Headset: FSA No.1/12B/44

Drivetrain

• Crankset: Shimano GRX 810
• Chainrings: 31/48t
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano 68mm
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 810
• Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 810
• Freewheel: Shimano 105 11-34 Tooth 11 Speed
• Chain: Shimano 11 Speed

Braking / Shifting

• Shifters: Shimano GRX 600
• Brakes: Shimano GRX 400
• Front Rotor: Shimano RT54 160mm (Centerlock)
• Rear Rotor: Shimano RT54 160mm (Centerlock)
• Brake Levers: Shimano GRX 600

Wheels

• Rims: WTB KOM Team I23 TCS
• Front Hub: Shimano 105 100 x 12mm
• Rear Hub: Shimano 105 142 x 12mm
• Spokes: Stainless Black 14 Gauge
• Front Tyre: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650b x 47mm
• Rear Tyre: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650b x 47mm

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Kona Road
• Grips: Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape
• Stem: Kona Road Deluxe
• Seatpost: Kona Deluxe Thumb with Offset 27.2mm
• Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
• Saddle: WTB Volt