At Kona, we’re all about making bikes that defy description. Bikes that defy simple description. Bikes with personality. Bikes just like you. Bikes that like to ride fast, go everywhere, embrace adventure. Steel because it rules. Big wheels because they’re smooth. The Big Rove is the ultimate adventure bike, a cross between the drop bar Rove bikes, with a dash of mountain flavor. Bigger tires, tougher package, deeper into everywhere.
Frame Features:
The Big Rove has a replaceable rear hanger, as well as hidden fender eyelets. The head tube becomes 1 ⅛" and the fork is comparable to the Sutra, with a longer A/C and slightly more clearance with 50mm offset.
| Frame Material | Kona Cromoly Butted |
| Sizes | S/M(48), M(52), M/L(55), L(57), XL(59) |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
| Fork | Project Two Disc |
| Crankarms | SRAM X5 |
| Chainrings | 28/42t |
| B/B | SRAM Power Spline |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Freewheel | SRAM PG1030 11-36t 10spd |
| Chainguide | n/a |
| F/D | SRAM Via Centro |
| R/D | SRAM X7 Type 2 |
| Shifters | SRAM X5 |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Alivio |
| Front Brake Rotor | Shimano Deore 160mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | Shimano Deore 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M396 Hydraulic |
| Headset | FSA TH848 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset |
| Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
| Grips | Kona S-LOG |
| Saddle | Kona Road |
| Front Hub | Novatech |
| Rear Hub | Novatech |
| Spokes | Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr Black |
| Rims | WTB SX19 |
| Front Tire | Schwalbe Big Apple 700x50c |
| Rear Tire | Schwalbe Big Apple 700x50c |
| Paint Color | Matt Charcoal w/ Duo-tone Decals |
| Extras | n/a |
| Size | S/M(48cm) | M(52cm) | M/L(55cm) | L(57cm) | XL(59cm) | |
| 1 | Reach | 399.0 | 405.0 | 410.0 | 418.0 | 424 |
| 2 | Stack | 579.0 | 594.0 | 610.0 | 628.0 | 652 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71 |
| 4 | HT Length | 115.0 | 130.0 | 150.0 | 170.0 | 195 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 74.5 | 74.0 | 73.5 | 73.0 | 72.5 |
| 6 | ST Length | 440.0 | 480.0 | 510.0 | 540.0 | 560 |
| 7 | CS Length | 445.0 | 445.0 | 445.0 | 445.0 | 445 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 62.0 | 62.0 | 57.0 | 57.0 | 57 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 1076.0 | 1087.0 | 1094.0 | 1109.0 | 1124 |
| 10 | Front Center | 639.0 | 649.0 | 655.0 | 670.0 | 685 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 440.0 | 440.0 | 440.0 | 440.0 | 440 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50 |
| 13 | TT Length | 560.0 | 575.0 | 590.0 | 610.0 | 630 |
| 14 | Standover | 715.0 | 750.0 | 785.0 | 810.0 | 830 |
| Size | S/M(48cm) | M(52cm) | M/L(55cm) | L(57cm) | XL(59cm) | |
| 1 | Reach | 15.7 | 15.9 | 16.1 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| 2 | Stack | 22.8 | 23.4 | 24.0 | 24.7 | 25.7 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71 |
| 4 | HT Length | 4.5 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 74.5 | 74.0 | 73.5 | 73.0 | 72.5 |
| 6 | ST Length | 17.3 | 18.9 | 20.1 | 21.3 | 22 |
| 7 | CS Length | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 42.4 | 42.8 | 43.1 | 43.7 | 44.3 |
| 10 | Front Center | 25.2 | 25.6 | 25.8 | 26.4 | 27 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 17.3 | 17.3 | 17.3 | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2 |
| 13 | TT Length | 22.0 | 22.6 | 23.2 | 24.0 | 24.8 |
| 14 | Standover | 28.1 | 29.5 | 30.9 | 31.9 | 32.7 |
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Road | CX/Freerange | Asphalt | CoCo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 25” - 27” | 64 - 69 cm | 48 | Small | Small | |
| 5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 28" | 66 - 71 cm | 49 cm | 48/49/49.5 | Small, Small Medium | Small, Medium |
| 5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 29" | 69 - 74 cm | 49/52/53 cm | 49/49.5/51/53 | Small Medium, Medium | Medium, Large |
| 5'6" - 5'11" | 168 - 180 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | 53/54/56 cm | 51/53/54/56 | Medium, Medium Large | Medium, Large |
| 5'10" - 6'3" | 178 - 190 cm | 31" - 33" | 79 - 84 cm | 56/58/59 cm | 54/56/57/59 | Medium Large, Large | Large, XL |
| 6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | 61 cm | 59/61/63 | Large, XL | N/A |
| Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Crosstrail | MTB Trail/Fat | All Mountain/Enduro | Gravity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 24” - 27” | 61 - 69 cm | Small | XS/Small | XS/Small | Small |
| 5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 29" | 66 - 74 cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small | Small |
| 5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 30" | 69 - 76 cm | Small, Medium | Small, Medium | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
| 5'6" - 5'10" | 168 - 178 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
| 5'9" - 6'0" | 175 - 183 cm | 30" - 33" | 76 - 84 cm | Medium, Large | Medium, Large | Medium/Large | Medium/Large |
| 5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 cm | 32" - 35" | 81 - 89 cm | Medium, Large, XL | Medium, Large, XL | Large/XL | Medium/Large |
| 6'1" - 6'5" | 185 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | Large, XL | Large, XL | Large/XL | Large |
What started as one model three years ago has grown into an entire family of bikes. Our ever-popular Rove is the bike that knows no bounds. From gravel epics to high-mountain passes, cross-country sojourns to the odd snippet of singletrack. This year the Rove group offers models for every type of cycling adventurist. Choose yours and go.
Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability and supple-ride characteristics as steel. We’ve never strayed from cycling’s original material and have worked tirelessly to adapt, refine and innovate Kona Cromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve.
2016 Kona Cromoly bikes: Humuhumu, Penthouse, Sutra, Sutra LTD, Rove ST, Big Rove, Honzo ST
Register a new 2016 Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON COMPLETE BICYCLE
Kona warrants to the original owner that this new Kona bicycle shall be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase in the United States or Canada and operated under normal conditions and use. During this one-year period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, all parts that are found by Kona to be defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor charges connected with the repair or replacement of all parts.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY ON BICYCLE FRAME
When warranty on non-carbon Kona bikes and frames is NOT registered within three months of purchase, Kona warrants to the original owner that the frame of this new Kona bicycle purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for a three-year period. IF THE WARRANTY IS REGISTERED WITH KONA WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE BICYCLE, THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER, with the exception of carbon bikes and frames. During warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner’s manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information.
Note: this Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe.
