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The Rove has become the go-to bike for people all over the world that are itching to just... go! It’s spec’d just right, is easy on the eyes, the Rove makes quick work of the commute, gravel trail, or the after-work fitness lap on your local hill. The Rove is the elusive 650x47c steel bike that you can afford. It’s at home in an alley cat race, on the commute, as a messenger rig, or as your only bike. It was cool before cool was cool. It is a bike that wants to ride anywhere YOU want to ride.

SPECS & GEOMETRY
SPECIFICATIONS
Frame Material | Kona Butted Cromoly |
Sizes | 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 |
Rear Shock | n/a |
Fork | Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc |
Crankarms | Shimano Sora or Prowheel |
Chainrings | 34/50t or 34/46t |
B/B | Shimano ES300 or First F-2001E |
Pedals | n/a |
Chain | KMC X9 |
Cassette | Shimano HG400 or Microshift R9 11-34t 9spd |
Chainguide | n/a |
F/D | Shimano Sora or Microshift R9 |
R/D | Shimano Sora |
Shifters | Shimano Sora |
Brake Calipers | Tektro MDC550 Mechanical |
Front Brake Rotor | Tektro TR160mm (centerlock) |
Rear Brake Rotor | Tektro TR160mm (centerlock) |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 |
Handlebar | Kona Road |
Stem | Kona Road |
Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm |
Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
Grips | Kona Cork Tape |
Saddle | WTB Volt |
Front Hub | Shimano or KT 100x12mm (centerlock) |
Rear Hub | Shimano or KT 142x12mm (centerlock) |
Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 |
Front Tire | WTB Venture Comp DUAL or Maxxis Receptor EXO TR 650x47c |
Rear Tire | WTB Venture Comp DUAL or Maxxis Receptor EXO TR 650x47c |
Paint Color | Gloss Dragonfly w/ Nimbus & Charcoal Decals |
Extras | n/a |
GEOMETRY
Size | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | |
1 | ST Length | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 |
2 | TT Length | 515 | 531 | 546 | 562 | 578 | 598 |
3 | Reach | 372 | 378 | 383 | 388 | 392 | 400 |
4 | Stack | 532 | 551 | 570 | 588 | 607 | 626 |
5 | Standover | 735 | 754 | 775 | 794 | 815 | 834 |
6 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 71 | 71 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
7 | HT Length | 90 | 110 | 130 | 150 | 170 | 190 |
8 | ST Angle | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 |
9 | CS Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
10 | BB Drop | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 |
11 | BB Height | 268 | 268 | 270 | 270 | 272 | 272 |
12 | Wheelbase | 1016 | 1029 | 1036 | 1048 | 1054 | 1068 |
13 | Front Center | 592 | 604 | 612 | 623 | 628 | 643 |
14 | Fork Length | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
15 | Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |

Sizing & Selection
Choosing the right bike size is essential for comfort, performance, and the best riding experience. To help you select the correct size:
- Check Our Sizing and Fit Chart: Use the chart below to determine the size range that works best for your height and riding style.
- Get Personalized Recommendations: Not sure which size to choose? Fill out our Sizing Form, and Kona staff will provide suggestions to help you find the perfect fit.
GRAVEL / DROP BAR / URBAN
HEIGHT/INCHES | HEIGHT/METRIC | INSEAM/INCHES | INSEAM/METRIC | Rove/Jake | Libre | Sutra | Dews | CoCo |
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4'10"-5'1" | 147-155cm | 24”-27” | 61-69cm | 48cm | 50cm | 48cm | N/A | XS |
5'0"-5'3" | 152-160cm | 26"-29" | 66-74cm | 48-50cm | 50cm | 48-50cm | Small | Small |
5'2"-5'7" | 157-170cm | 27"-30" | 69-76cm | 48-52cm | 50-52cm | 48-52cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium |
5'6"-5'10" | 168-178cm | 29"-31" | 74-79cm | 52-54cm | 52-54cm | 52-54cm | Medium | Medium |
5'9"-6'0" | 175-183cm | 30"-33" | 76-84cm | 52-56cm | 54-56cm | 54-56cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large |
5'11"-6'2" | 180-188cm | 32"-35" | 81-89cm | 54-58cm | 54-58cm | 54-58cm | Large, XL | Large |
6'1"-6'5" | 185-196cm | 33"-36" | 84-91cm | 56-58cm | 58cm | 56-58cm | XL | N/A |
MTB FULL SUSPENSION / HARDTAIL / SPLICE
HEIGHT/INCHES | HEIGHT/METRIC | INSEAM/INCHES | INSEAM/METRIC | MTB/XC Trail/Fat | All Mountain/Enduro | Splice |
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4'10"-5'1" | 147-155cm | 24”-27” | 61-69cm | XS | XS | Small |
5'0"-5'3" | 152-160cm | 26"-29" | 66-74cm | Small | Small | Small |
5'2"-5'7" | 157-170cm | 27"-30" | 69-76cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small, Medium |
5'6"-5'10" | 168-178cm | 29"-31" | 74-79cm | Medium | Medium | Medium |
5'9"-6'0" | 175-183cm | 30"-33" | 76-84cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large | Medium, Large |
5'11"-6'2" | 180-188cm | 32"-35" | 81-89cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large, XL |
6'1"-6'5" | 185-196cm | 33"-36" | 84-91cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large, XL |