Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Suspension Fork
Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris
Shift Levers
Shimano Claris
Cassette
Shimano Claris or Microshift Mezzo 11-34t 8spd
Crank
Samox, 34/50t
Bottom Bracket
Eturnity ETN52
Chain
KMC Z8.3
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula 100x9mm
Rear Hub
Formula 135x10mm
Rims
WTB SX19
Spokes
Stainless Black 14g
Tires
Front: WTB Riddler Comp 700x37c, Rear: WTB Riddler Comp 700x37c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Mira CX Mechanical
Brake Levers
Shimano Claris
Cockpit
Stem
Kona Road
Handlebar
Kona Road
Grips
Kona Cork Tape
Headset
Feimin FP-H863
Seat
Saddle
Kona Road
Seatpost
Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 50cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.55 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 276 mm | 276 mm | 278 mm | 278 mm | 280 mm | 280 mm |
| Front Center | 594 mm | 604 mm | 607 mm | 620 mm | 626 mm | 640 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 71 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Stack | 534 mm | 543 mm | 553 mm | 576 mm | 595 mm | 614 mm |
| Reach | 367 mm | 373 mm | 378 mm | 383 mm | 387 mm | 395 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 511 mm | 525 mm | 538 mm | 555 mm | 570 mm | 590 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 480 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1013 mm | 1023 mm | 1027 mm | 1040 mm | 1046 mm | 1061 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 74 mm | 74 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 741 mm | 756 mm | 774 mm | 794 mm | 815 mm | 834 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Rove AL 700 belongs to the Kona Rove model. 49 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Kona Rove AL 700 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1099$. Kona Rove LTD 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 2599$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Gravel bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Gravel bike is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1099$. If we compare this with the average Gravel bike cost we notice that the price is 124.02% lower.
Rove AL 700 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Rove AL 700 are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Rove AL 700 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.