The 2016 Rove ST truly represents the do-all CX bike. Ride in your local CX race, take a weekend bike tour, do that gravel grinder or just ride it however, wherever. The Rove ST has a deserved cult status among discerning riders and represents the perfect blend of off-road sensibilities with timeless design. One of the bikes that helps keep Kona weird.
“An overwhelmingly positive experience.” –Cycling Active UK
Frame Features:
The Rove receives the same fit as our new CX geometry but with a slightly lower bottom bracket to provide a bit more stability. The bikes are also designed around a slightly larger tire clearance than the CX platform for the road less traveled. The frame borrows a lot of the design cues from the new Sutra and uses the same replaceable hanger and hidden fender eyelets. The fork is also similar and uses a single low rider mount instead of the water-bottle bosses. The new frame and fork is lighter than previous versions and uses a slightly thinner tube set than the Sutra to provide a very smooth and comfortable ride.
| Frame Material | Kona Cromoly Butted |
| Sizes | S(48cm), S/M(49.5cm), M(51cm), M/L(54cm), L(57cm), XL(59cm) |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
| Fork | Kona Project Two |
| Crankarms | SRAM Rival One |
| Chainrings | 38t |
| B/B | SRAM GXP |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Freewheel | SRAM PG1130 11-36t 11spd |
| Chainguide | n/a |
| F/D | n/a |
| R/D | SRAM Rival One |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival One |
| Brake Calipers | Hayes CX Expert |
| Front Brake Rotor | Hayes L Series 160mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | Hayes L Series 160mm |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex |
| Headset | FSA TH |
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset |
| Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Front Hub | Alex CXD6 Wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Alex CXD6 Wheelset |
| Spokes | Alex CXD6 Wheelset |
| Rims | Alex CXD6 Wheelset |
| Front Tire | Clement X'plorer USH 700x35c |
| Rear Tire | Clement X'plorer USH 700x35c |
| Paint Color | Gloss Dark Mint w/ Duo-Tone Decals |
| Extras | n/a |
| Size | S(48cm) | S/M(49.5cm) | M(51cm) | M/L(54cm) | L(57cm) | XL(59cm) | |
| 1 | Reach | 374 | 379 | 385 | 388 | 392 | 398 |
| 2 | Stack | 540 | 549 | 559 | 584 | 603 | 622 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| 4 | HT Length | 100 | 110 | 120 | 145 | 165 | 185 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 |
| 6 | ST Length | 480 | 495 | 510 | 540 | 570 | 590 |
| 7 | CS Length | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 1017 | 1025 | 1034 | 1037 | 1047 | 1060 |
| 10 | Front Center | 592 | 600 | 609 | 611 | 622 | 634 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| 13 | TT Length | 519 | 532 | 545 | 561 | 576 | 594 |
| 14 | Standover | 740 | 755 | 770 | 800 | 825 | 845 |
| Size | S(48cm) | S/M(49.5cm) | M(51cm) | M/L(54cm) | L(57cm) | XL(59cm) | |
| 1 | Reach | 14.7 | 14.9 | 15.2 | 15.3 | 15.4 | 15.7 |
| 2 | Stack | 21.3 | 21.6 | 22 | 23 | 23.7 | 24.5 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 | 71.5 |
| 4 | HT Length | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73.5 | 73 | 72.5 |
| 6 | ST Length | 18.9 | 19.5 | 20.1 | 21.3 | 22.4 | 23.2 |
| 7 | CS Length | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 40 | 40.4 | 40.7 | 40.8 | 41.2 | 41.7 |
| 10 | Front Center | 23.2 | 23.6 | 24 | 24.1 | 24.5 | 25 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 13 | TT Length | 20.4 | 20.9 | 21.5 | 22.1 | 22.7 | 23.4 |
| 14 | Standover | 29.1 | 29.7 | 30.3 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.3 |
| 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.
