kona gravel bike test Kona Rove LTD 700c Gravel Bike

kona gravel bike test Kona Rove LTD 700c Gravel BikeRide Further. Wander Deeper. Look Damn Good Doing It. The 2025 Kona Rove LTD is built for those who dream of disappearing down endless gravel roads, exploring quiet country lanes, and getting gloriously lost along the way. With its timeless Butted Cromoly steel frame and sleek Verso Full Carbon fork, the Rove LTD isnt just built to lastits built to turn heads. From the fields of Tuscany to the backroads of Vermont, this is your gravel soulmate. It

Ride Further. Wander Deeper. Look Damn Good Doing It.

The 2025 Kona Rove LTD is built for those who dream of disappearing down endless gravel roads, exploring quiet country lanes, and getting gloriously lost along the way. With its timeless Butted Cromoly steel frame and sleek Verso Full Carbon fork, the Rove LTD isn’t just built to last—it’s built to turn heads.

From the fields of Tuscany to the backroads of Vermont, this is your gravel soulmate. It features Shimano GRX 12-speed shifting, Maxxis Rambler 650x47c tires, and WTB KOM i23 tubeless-ready rims, perfectly tuned for comfort, grip, and control on unpredictable surfaces. Fender and gear mounts give it real-world versatility for weekend touring, bikepacking, or just a classier commute.

Why You’ll Love the Rove LTD:

✔ Legendary Kona Cromoly steel frame with classic lines and modern gravel geometry
✔ Kona Verso Full Carbon fork with gear mounts for bikepacking bliss
✔ Shimano GRX drivetrain with wide-range 12-speed gearing to crush climbs and coast descents
✔ WTB KOM Team i23 wheels + 40c Maxxis Ramblers = traction, cushion, and confidence
✔ It’s boutique-level beautiful—without the boutique-level price tag

🛠 Full Component Breakdown:

• Frame: Kona Butted Cromoly, adventure-ready geo

• Fork: Kona Rove Verso Full Carbon, Flat Mount Disc, gear/cage mounts

• Wheels:

  • Rims: WTB KOM Team i23 TCS

  • Front Hub: Formula 100x12mm

  • Rear Hub: Formula 142x12mm

  • Spokes: Stainless Black 14g

  • Tires: Maxxis Rambler EXO TR 700x40c

• Drivetrain:

  • Crankset: Shimano GRX w/ 46/30T chainrings

  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore 68mm

  • Chain: KMC X12

  • Shifters: Shimano GRX

  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX, 12-speed

  • Cassette: Shimano 105 12-speed, 10–51T

• Brakes:

  • Brake Levers: Shimano GRX

  • Calipers: Shimano GRX hydraulic disc (flat mount)

• Cockpit:

  • Handlebar: Kona Road

  • Stem: Kona Road Deluxe

  • Tape: Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape

  • Headset: FSA No.1/12B/44

  • Seatpost: Kona Deluxe Thumb w/ Offset, 27.2mm

  • Saddle: WTB Volt

🎯 Best For:

✅ Gravel adventurers with a taste for classic styling
✅ Riders chasing long-distance comfort and smooth, stable handling
✅ Bikepackers and tourers looking for a steel rig that’s both burly and beautiful
✅ Commuters wanting fender mounts, cargo options, and all-road capability