Kona Rove ST 2019 650B - anybody ride one yet?
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Well interesting indeed the Thunder Burt fit in the rear. Has rougly 5mm of clearance on the sides and a ton in the front for good mud shedding. Rim is a DT Swiss 20mm wide internal.
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Looks pretty darn sweet.
Konas is where it's at. I am still holding on to my 2015 Kona Rove. Steel frame, about 15 kg heavy, but still the best commuter/gravel/touring bike I've had
Konas is where it's at. I am still holding on to my 2015 Kona Rove. Steel frame, about 15 kg heavy, but still the best commuter/gravel/touring bike I've had
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Ordered the rest of my bits for my Rove build. Had an issue with the PF30 Rival crank which was literally 3mm too short for the Wheels Mfg BSA30 BB. Luckily I found a brand new GPX Rival crank on ebay for $70.
Going with some Hope orange bling for the headset, seatcollar, and stem spacers.
Going with this tire combo for the offroad config:
Rear - 650x2.1 Thunder Burt
Front - 650x2.1 Racing Ralph
I really want to run an internal dropper seatpost and have been seriously contemplating drilling a small hole on the seat tube to run the housing.
Going with some Hope orange bling for the headset, seatcollar, and stem spacers.
Going with this tire combo for the offroad config:
Rear - 650x2.1 Thunder Burt
Front - 650x2.1 Racing Ralph
I really want to run an internal dropper seatpost and have been seriously contemplating drilling a small hole on the seat tube to run the housing.
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Build started:
Needs drivetrain and brakes installed but here it is with some burly rubber.
The TB and RR combo is going to be great. RR is basically a TB with bigger side and middle knobs so perfect for a front tire.
TB
RR
Needs drivetrain and brakes installed but here it is with some burly rubber.
The TB and RR combo is going to be great. RR is basically a TB with bigger side and middle knobs so perfect for a front tire.
TB
RR
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Lookin' good! I dig the orange accents with the seat clamp, etc. What bars are those? I put Cowbells on mine (didn't care for the stock Kona road bars).
On a related note, I rented a 2019 Rove NRB when I was traveling recently. Same size as mine. The ST rides so much better . . .
On a related note, I rented a 2019 Rove NRB when I was traveling recently. Same size as mine. The ST rides so much better . . .
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Lookin' good! I dig the orange accents with the seat clamp, etc. What bars are those? I put Cowbells on mine (didn't care for the stock Kona road bars).
On a related note, I rented a 2019 Rove NRB when I was traveling recently. Same size as mine. The ST rides so much better . . .
On a related note, I rented a 2019 Rove NRB when I was traveling recently. Same size as mine. The ST rides so much better . . .
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Oh man, jealous - I've been eyeing a PNW dropper for my Rove as well, but my bike budget is blown for a while. It is literally the only thing I would want to change about mine - everything else is dialed. I look forward to reading about how you like it on this bike.
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I really had to get used to riding 650B, but that's mainly just because it's different from what I was used to. Now, I really like it. It allows me to have less tire pressure. I sometimes have to pinch my arm how comfortable it is. Especially on tarmac. That magic carpet ride feeling really comes into play here.
You do lose a bit of speed, though. For me that is not a problem at all. I always drive by myself and without a smartphone, so I am not competing with anyone or setting any times on Strava.
I am 5'11. I decided on a size 54. I could have easily gone for a 52 as I am a bit stretched out. I might swap the standard 80mm stem for 70mm stem soon.
You do lose a bit of speed, though. For me that is not a problem at all. I always drive by myself and without a smartphone, so I am not competing with anyone or setting any times on Strava.
I am 5'11. I decided on a size 54. I could have easily gone for a 52 as I am a bit stretched out. I might swap the standard 80mm stem for 70mm stem soon.
Thanks for any insight.
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Ordered the rest of my bits for my Rove build. Had an issue with the PF30 Rival crank which was literally 3mm too short for the Wheels Mfg BSA30 BB. Luckily I found a brand new GPX Rival crank on ebay for $70.
Going with some Hope orange bling for the headset, seatcollar, and stem spacers.
Going with this tire combo for the offroad config:
Rear - 650x2.1 Thunder Burt
Front - 650x2.1 Racing Ralph
I really want to run an internal dropper seatpost and have been seriously contemplating drilling a small hole on the seat tube to run the housing.
Going with some Hope orange bling for the headset, seatcollar, and stem spacers.
Going with this tire combo for the offroad config:
Rear - 650x2.1 Thunder Burt
Front - 650x2.1 Racing Ralph
I really want to run an internal dropper seatpost and have been seriously contemplating drilling a small hole on the seat tube to run the housing.
Does anyone know whether:
- 650b wheels will fit 2017 frame?
- tyre clearance of chain stays is the same or different in 2017 and 2019/20 frames; ie would 650x2.1 TB clear the 2017 frame?
- Anything else I need to consider when modding my 2017 ST for bikepacking
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I'd be curious to know what the max size is for 700c tire/wheels for the current frame is?
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Per a press release from Kona on August 31, 2017, 650b will fit in a 2017 frame. It just doesn't indicate how big/wide you can go. As a new member here, I don't have a high enough post count to post a link. Therefore Google these exact words: KONA ROVE ST… NOW WITH THRU-AXLES.... (it's the first search result)
I'd be curious to know what the max size is for 700c tire/wheels for the current frame is?
I'd be curious to know what the max size is for 700c tire/wheels for the current frame is?
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Does anyone know if the Rove ST 2019 frame can do 700c? I am thinking of selling my stigmata frame as I barely ride it because I got bit by the XC MTB bug and have been riding and racing the crap out of my Hei Hei. Thinking I could sell my Stig frame and buy the Rove ST and recoup some funds.
Basically wanting to run it in 2 configs:
700x32 GP5000s for road only
650x47 Sendero/Venture for gravel rides
Basically wanting to run it in 2 configs:
700x32 GP5000s for road only
650x47 Sendero/Venture for gravel rides
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Per a press release from Kona on August 31, 2017, 650b will fit in a 2017 frame. It just doesn't indicate how big/wide you can go. As a new member here, I don't have a high enough post count to post a link. Therefore Google these exact words: KONA ROVE ST… NOW WITH THRU-AXLES.... (it's the first search result)
I'd be curious to know what the max size is for 700c tire/wheels for the current frame is?
I'd be curious to know what the max size is for 700c tire/wheels for the current frame is?
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I seem to remember the BB shell & chainstays changed on the 2018+ bikes to accommodate wider tires. I had a 2014 Rove which would be similar to your 2017 and I don't recall being able to run anything very wide. That was one of the reasons I sold it. I think the Sutra was more geared toward the bigger tires back then and the Rove was still gravel-lite.
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Thanks D-Fuzz, I suspected as much. Might have to sell and upgrade like you. Ideally, I'd like my bike to be a fun commute, which my Kona Rove ST is, and also be able to be a comfy bike packer, ie take fatter tyres, which it isn't
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I have two sets of wheels & tires for my Rove NRB. I use the OEM wheels with the WTB Horizons for commuting and it is a great set up. I also have a set of Easton EA70 AX wheels that I use for gravel & adventure riding. I have a road bike that I ride for longer distances, but for general rips around town and commuting, I find the Horizons to work great.
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