KONA ROVE ST | A touring gravel road bike with a chromoly frame that's enjoyable for both travel and city riding

Leaving the city behind and heading straight for an adventure. The gentle ride unique to chromoly makes long distances even more comfortable.

The KONA ROVE ST is a versatile gravel road bike that combines the supple ride quality unique to chromoly frames with high load capacity.

It's designed to be naturally enjoyable for city riding and commuting, as well as touring and bike packing, offering a profound sense of "being able to go anywhere" that's its charm.

In addition to the highly vibration-absorbing ride provided by the chromoly frame and fork, it features a tapered head tube and 12mm thru-axles front and rear, ensuring excellent stability even when carrying luggage.

MAXXIS RECEPTOR 650x47 tires offer both nimble performance on paved roads and confidence on gravel. The easy-to-use Shimano SORA 2x9 speed gear configuration makes it suitable for a wide range of uses, from commuting to long-distance touring.

With plenty of mounts for rear racks, front racks, and fenders, this gravel road bike can be customized to suit your personal style.

Features

• Supple ride quality from chromoly frame & chromoly fork
• Tapered head tube & flat mount brake calipers
• 12mm thru-axles front and rear provide high rigidity and stability
• Equipped with numerous mounts for rear racks, front racks, and fenders
• Tubeless-ready wheels + MAXXIS RECEPTOR 650x47 tires
• Equipped with Shimano SORA 2x9 speed components
• Versatile for touring, city riding, and gravel rides
• Ensures high expandability as a bike packing base

SPEC

• Frame: KONA Chromoly Frame
• Fork: KONA Chromoly Fork
• Drivetrain: Shimano SORA 2x9 speed
• Tires: MAXXIS RECEPTOR 650x47
• Wheels: Tubeless-ready rims
• Brakes: Flat mount disc brakes
• Axles: 12mm Thru-Axle (F&R)
• Mounts: Rear rack, front rack, fender compatible
• Color: Matte Bloodstone
• Sizes: 48 (158-163cm), 50 (163-168cm), 52 (168-173cm), 54 (173-178cm), 56 (178-183cm)

This is a bike where you can clearly see why it has long been popular as a classic chromoly gravel road bike.

The chromoly's characteristic supple ride quality is very comfortable, giving the impression that you won't get tired even on long rides. With plenty of mounts for luggage, it's also an excellent match for camping tours and bike packing.

The Shimano SORA 2x9 speed is easy to handle for a first touring bike, and the 650B tires provide confidence on unpaved roads. It's great for leisurely city rides, or you can have a lot of fun customizing it for travel with racks and bags.

This is a highly recommended bike for anyone looking for a "gravel road bike to keep for a long time."