Feedback or Opinions on KONA Rove TI

mmelito · #1 10-20-2016, 07:23 AM

Hello,

I come across and opportunity to purchase a Kona Rona Rove TI Disc frame and I was wondering what people opinions / feedback is on this model. The specs seem in line with the intended range of use and my size.

Reviews are limited and not extensive on this model from Kona, and i gather that it is a Lynskey / Kona collaboration.

Very much appreciated.

charliedid · #2 10-20-2016, 09:06 AM

It is indeed a Lynskey made bike...

I think it's a nice bike but I actually prefer the geometry of the regular Rove ST and Rove AL from Kona. The Ti bike is a bit too jacked up for me.

Just an opinion.

mmelito · #3 10-20-2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by charliedid

It is indeed a Lynskey made bike...

I think it's a nice bike but I actually prefer the geometry of the regular Rove ST and Rove AL from Kona. The Ti bike is a bit too jacked up for me.

Just an opinion.

Thank you!

Its an interesting observation, as i also noticed that the stack geometry to be quick high in comparison to other gravel bikes.

sandyrs · #4 10-20-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mmelito

Thank you!

Its an interesting observation, as i also noticed that the stack geometry to be quick high in comparison to other gravel bikes.

Really? What size do you ride?

charliedid · #5 10-20-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mmelito

Thank you!

Its an interesting observation, as i also noticed that the stack geometry to be quick high in comparison to other gravel bikes.

Again, I think it's a good bike, just a bit more aggressive than the standard Rove. More a montrer cross than a dirt road bike. Just my preference for the more stable/neutral handling Rove St vs the more performance higher BB shorter wheelbase Ti bike. Not a huge difference and most people, myself included could get used to either one.

Great bikes

PS the 2017 Rove Steel with 1x11 at $1600 is a killer bike and a hell of a bargain for an out of the box bike.

mmelito · #6 10-20-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sandyrs

Really? What size do you ride?

I typically ride 55 /56 depending on make and model.

sandyrs · #7 10-20-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mmelito

I typically ride 55 /56 depending on make and model.

Got it. At least in the larger sizes the Rove Ti's stack number is right in line with many other options out there, and definitely doesn't seem notably high. Of course, I'll never fit a 56 in my life, so what do I know?