Kona Rove DL Gravel Bike (2022) Adventure Bikes

Product Description

The exceptional performing Rove DL is ideal for gravel racing, bike packing adventures & off-road adventures, this bike is designed & equipped for any journey. It features a full Chromoly (Cr Mo) frameset, a SRAM Rival 1 11-Speed groupset with TRP disc brakes. Plus, it rolls upon Formula rims with Boost axles & tubeless-ready WTB ST i 23 TCS rims wrapped in WTB Venture TCS tyres. Adventure Bike for Gravel Cycling & Commuting You’re looking for a smooth ride across mixed terrain. You’re a fan of steel. You have a discerning taste but aren’t caught up in trends. You want a bike that looks good, rides great & will last you a lifetime. You’re the person that buys a great product at a great price. Look no further than the Rove DL. It’s been a workhorse for years. Inspired by mountain biking, but decidedly more touring-oriented, the Rove DL checks all the boxes for functionality, comfort, & style. Durable & Lightweight Kona Chromoly Steel Frameset Very few materials offer as much shock absorption, durability & supple-ride characteristics as steel. Kona has never strayed from cycling’s original material & has worked tirelessly to adapt, refine & innovate Kona Chromoly framesets as rider demands continue to evolve. Tapered Head Tube More girth at the bottom of the head tube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself & eliminating brake shudder, while providing confident steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position & enhanced balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered head tube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed. 12mm Thru Axles 12x 142mm, 12x 148 & 12x 157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub & frame with a stiff interface, while the 142/148/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly & properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. For 2017, you’ll see the 12x 148 Boost standard in the mix. Boost spacing provides more tyre clearance at the chainstay yoke, while the rear wheel is stiffer & more durable relative to a 12x 142 thru-axle. Tubeless Compatible Rims Tubeless rims allow for tyres with more puncture resistance; the ability to run lower tyre pressure, which provides better tyre grip on the trail; lower rolling resistance; & weight savings over traditional tube & tyre systems. Agile & Playful 650b Wheel Standard 650b wheels & tyres have a similar overall diameter to a traditional 700c gravel or commuting tyre, but with a smaller diameter rim & a wider, taller tyre. The extra air volume in this new generation of urban & mixed-surface tyres 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. Built, Tuned & Ready to Ride Rest assured that each bike is fully built & tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench & a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.