Kona Rove

15 reasons to buy

• Despite their differences, all Kona’s Roves performed well on and off-road.
• Ride quality was portrayed positively, as being stable and neutral.
• Whether aluminum or steel, with or without a carbon fork – the Rove gave a comfortable ride.
• Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires had 3mm thick puncture protection and were good on or off-road. WTB Asyms were grippy and comfortable.
• An all-weather bike; the Rove performed well in mud, loose gravel, water and snow.
• Some experts said aluminum frames didn’t feel harsh. Steel models were comfortable and resilient.
• Internal cabling ensured a clean appearance.
• The Shimano Sora drivetrain represented good value on the DL.
• Wheels? Abuse was handled by strong 32-hole WTB SX19 rims paired to Formula hubs.
• The Kona-branded saddle was well-shaped, with a decent amount of padding.
• The 44cm, flared Kona handlebar was comfortable for certain expert testers.
• Tire clearance on the Swift left room for fat tires and mudguards.
• In terms of color, the “Matt Sage” struck owners as highly attractive.
• It was the opinion of one expert, that the NRB climbed well.
• On the NRB, brown bar-tape and buffalo / arrow graphics were nice touches.