The Kona Rove LTD. 2024 is a chromoly gravel road bike that comes standard with nimble and comfortable features.

April 17, 2024

The "ROVE LTD," the flagship model of our "KONA" touring gravel road bike "ROVE."

It offers an excellent balance of practicality, desirability, and cost-performance! A truly KONA-esque bike!

This gravel road bike, which defies expectations for a mass-produced brand with its sharp specifications, has been available in Japan since 2018!

- Table of Contents -

"About the Model, Price, and Size"
"What is KONA ROVE?"
"About Frame Performance"
"About Component Configuration"
"Summary of ROVE LTD"

2024.KONA ROVE LTD

【Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price】￥321,200 (incl. tax)
【Color (1 color)】Gloss Metallic Green
【Sizes (approx. height)】48 (158-170cm), 50 (163-175cm), 52 (174-181cm), 54 (177-185cm)

What is the long-loved ROVE?

The ROVE series has long been a lineup of adventure bikes for touring.

Even before the term "gravel road bike" gained attention, we had been promoting it as a bicycle focused on touring and off-road (gravel riding).

When it first appeared, it was called a "FREE RANGE BIKE."

While it matches the current trend of "gravel road bikes,"

they have continued to refine and create "the models they want to make" without jumping on trends.

This stance, uncharacteristic of a mass-produced brand, is one of the reasons why we "love KONA"!

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About the ROVE LTD Frame

The frame material used for the ROVE LTD is chromoly, which can withstand heavy use, and is butted to balance lightness and rigidity.

The ROVE LTD is a model that adds lightness with a carbon fork to an excellent touring bike.

While we'd love to embark on a bike trip "anytime," "anywhere," and "as far as we can go," the reality is that only a limited number of people have that much time.

If you're going to use the precious "morning hours" you've carved out by getting up early on a Sunday morning, the lightness of a carbon fork is truly essential.

With the same physical strength and time, you can reach the next mountain pass, enjoy different scenery, and have a wider range of route choices!

Frame Geometry

Frame Size	480	500	520	540
HA	70.5	70.5	71	71
SA	75	74.5	74	73.5
TT	515	531	546	562
HT	90	110	130	150
FC	592	604	612	623
RC	435	435	435	435
BB	74	74	72	72
FO	50	50	50	50
WB	1016	1029	1036	1048
SH	735	754	775	794
SK	532	551	570	588
RH	372	378	383	388
Approx. Height	158-170	163-175	174-181	177-185cm

The frame geometry features a slightly lower center of gravity, yet adopts a design with excellent versatility and maneuverability.

The frame color is "Gloss Metallic Green." It's a wonderful color with a lustrous, transparent, and deep finish that is hard to describe.

The fork and frame are equipped with plenty of eyelets. It's a welcome feature that allows you to enjoy bike touring with a carrier & panniers, bike packing, or any travel style you prefer!

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ROVE LTD Component Configuration

The component was the most thrilling point for me this year.

That's because it wasn't confirmed whether it would be "SHIMANO GRX" or "SRAM RIVAL 1" until it arrived...

This is due to the difficulty in procuring parts these days. It can't be helped, but it still makes you nervous.

As a result, "SHIMANO GRX (2x11 speed)" was continued, just like last year!

For touring, where luggage volume varies greatly depending on the route (including ups and downs), distance, itinerary, and purpose, a double front chainring is highly recommended due to its adaptability.

In addition, GRX hydraulic disc brakes, which offer powerful braking with a light touch, are a strong ally that allows for safe control even on long downhill sections of tours!

The tires are "MAXXIS RAMBLER (650x47B)" semi-block tires, which allow you to enjoy both on-road and off-road riding.

Like other ROVE series, it comes standard with 650B (road plus) tires, making it an attractive model with specifications that allow for more active riding!

We also recommend customizing it for high-speed touring by adding 700c wheels!

The lightweight "WTB KOM TEAM i23" rims are adopted, which pair perfectly with the frame set. With an inner width of 23mm, they firmly support the tires, maintaining high grip without tire deflection.

By the way, with the tire and rim combination, the actual tire width is 49mm. There's still plenty of tire clearance!

And the true essence of KONA's user-friendly approach! Shimano 105 hubs are used.

The hub, which is the heart of the bike and something you don't want to break during a tour (as it would end the trip), needs to be tough.

It's also a point where repair costs can accumulate, so a sturdy and long-lasting hub is incredibly reliable, greatly reducing running costs!

Specifications

Tire Size	650x47c
Gears	2x11 speed
Pedals	None
Specs	Frame	Kona Butted Cromoly
	Fork	Kona Rove Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
	Crankset	Shimano GRX 810 30/46t
	BB	Shimano S500 68mm
	F. Derailleur	Shimano GRX 810
	R. Derailleur	Shimano GRX 810
	Shifters	Shimano GRX 600
	Cassette	SUNRACE 11-34t 11spd
	Brake Levers	Shimano GRX
	Brakes	Shimano GRX 400
	Tires	MAXXIS RAMBLER 650x47c
	Wheels	Rim: WTB KOM Team i23 TCS 2.0 Front Hub: Shimano 105 100x12mm Rear Hub: Shimano 105 142x12mm
	Handlebar	Kona Road
	Stem	Kona Road Deluxe
	Headset	FSA No.1/12B/44
	Saddle	WTB VOLT
	Seatpost	Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

It's also a great point that parts like the crank and BB, which are often cost-reduced by other brands, are also chosen from Shimano!

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Summary of KONA ROVE LTD

Lightweight touring gravel bike with chromoly frame and carbon fork
Hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping power
Low-center-of-gravity touring bike equipped with 650B wheels as standard
Recommended for bike touring with rear carriers or bike packing style
Tubeless-ready rims and tires
Fully equipped with Shimano's gravel component GRX
Shimano 105 hubs with smooth rotation and toughness

The "ROVE" is a gravel road bike (FREE RANGE BIKE) that combines the cost-performance advantage of a mass-produced brand with KONA's unique ability to create "the models they want to make."

It's a cool touring gravel bike that's a little different from popular gravel road bikes!

As is the case every year, the number of units available this year is limited, so please inquire early!

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