Kona Rove AL 650b Gravel Bike

You may ask yourself, “What is this 650b semi-plump tire trend anyway?” Perhaps you’re gravel-curious, but not quite sure of how often you’ll really want to push your limits off the paved road. That, my friend, is what the Rove AL 650 is here for. It’s the road biker’s gravel/touring/do-it-all steed. It welcomes bigger tire clearance and more comfortable geometry. It provides everything you need for a fast, comfortable ride and nothing you don’t. It’s the perfect bike for commuting, partaking in weekend warrior adventures, or diving deeper into longer tours.

FEATURES:

KONA 6061 ALUMINUM
Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so we can fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.

INTERNAL HEADSET
Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.

650b WHEELS
650b wheels and tires have a similar overall diameter to a traditional 700c gravel or commuting tire, but with a smaller diameter rim and a wider, taller tire. The extra air volume in this new generation of urban and mixed-surface tires means they can be run comfortably at lower pressures while still rolling quickly on a variety of surfaces. It’s the best of both worlds.

SPECS:

• FRAME MATERIAL Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
• SIZES 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58
• REAR SHOCK n/a
• FORK Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
• CRANKARMS Samox
• CHAINRINGS 34/50t
• B/B Eturnity ETN52
• PEDALS n/a
• CHAIN KMC Z8.3
• FREEWHEEL Shimano Claris 11-34t 8spd
• CHAINGUIDE n/a
• F/D Shimano Claris
• R/D Shimano Claris
• SHIFTERS Shimano Claris
• BRAKE CALIPERS Tektro Mira CX Mechanical
• FRONT BRAKE ROTOR Tektro TR160 160mm
• REAR BRAKE ROTOR Tektro TR160 160mm
• BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Claris
• HEADSET Feimin FP-H863
• HANDLEBAR Kona Road
• STEM Kona Road
• SEATPOST Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
• SEAT CLAMP Kona Clamp
• GRIPS Kona Cork Tape
• SADDLE Kona Road
• FRONT HUB Formula 100x9mm
• REAR HUB Formula 135x10mm
• SPOKES Stainless Black 14g
• RIMS WTB SX19
• FRONTIRE WTB Venture Comp 650x47c
• REAR TIRE WTB Venture Comp 650x47c