Kona Rove NRB 2022 Bike

You’re deep in a dream, floating smoothly across the most picturesque road on the Italian coastline, or NorCal, or SoCal, or Ireland. The road is winding and fast, and you’re absolutely crushing the KMs. You look down to find yourself aboard the Rove NRB and can’t help but smile. It’s perfect. Its aluminum frame is lightweight and strong. It’s 650b tyres whisk you up and down the rollercoaster-like roads while the tears fly from your eyes and you grin from ear-to-ear. You’re smiling not just because the bike feels amazing but because it has everything you need-mounts for gear, comfortable geo, fast-rolling tires, reliable components-and you spent way less than the other riders did on their fancy rigs. Ride smarter and harder on the Rove NRB.

Features

Kona 6061 Aluminum

Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005 / 6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so we can fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.

Internal Headset

Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

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 6061 Aluminum Butted
• Forks: Kona Rove Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
• Headset: FSA No.57B

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM Apex
• Chainrings: 40 Tooth X-Sync
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP 68mm
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex
• Freewheel: SRAM PG1130 11-42 Tooth 11 Speed
• Chain: SRAM PC1110

Braking / Shifting

• Shifters: SRAM Apex
• Brakes: TRP Spyre C
• Front Rotor: TRP TR160 160mm
• Rear Rotor: TRP TR160 160mm
• Brake Levers: SRAM Apex

Wheels

• Rims: WTB ST I23 TCS 2.0
• Front Hub: Formula 100 x 12mm
• Rear Hub: Formula 142 x 12mm
• Spokes: Stainless Black 14 Gauge
• Front Tyre: WTB Horizon Road Plus TCS 650b x 47mm (650 x 40c Size 46)
• Rear Tyre: WTB Horizon Road Plus TCS 650b x 47mm (650 x 40c Size 46)

Finishing Kit

• Handlebars: Kona Road
• Grips: Kona Cork Tape
• Stem: Kona Road
• Seatpost: Kona Thumb with Offset 31.6mm
• Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
• Saddle: WTB Volt Comp