Kona just announced part of its 2022 Kona Rove lineup that includes 1x and 2x drivetrain options, and multiple price points with steel frames and steel or carbon forks. Find details on the new steel Rove LTD, Rove DL, and Rove here…

Although the Rove is Kona’s most affordable drop bar gravel bike, it has all the fixings for a great bikepacking rig. For 2022, the steel Kona Rove is being offered in three different builds: the Rove LTD, Rove DL, and Rove. Although there haven’t been any significant changes beyond parts spec and paint jobs, the Rove lineup shows plenty of promise for a ride-mostly-everything drop bar bike, perfect for commuting, light duty touring, and gravel rides. Check out a breakdown on the three latest steel Rove models below.

  • 2022 Kona Rove
  • 2022 Kona Rove

2022 Kona Rove LTD

At the top end of the lineup is the Rove LTD. It’s built around a butted Chromoly Steel frame, Kona’s Rove Verso Full Carbon flat mount disc fork, 12mm thru-axles, and a value-first build kit. The frame and fork are kitted out with lots of different mounting options, including triple pack mounts on the fork, under the downtube, as well as rack and fender mounts. The Rove LTD comes stock with a Shimano GRX 2×11 drivetrain, 650x47c WTB Venture tires, and hydraulic brakes. The Kona Rove LTD is priced at $2,599 USD and is also available as a frame/fork.

2022 Kona Rove LTD

2022 Kona Rove DL

The Kona Rove DL forgoes the carbon fork for a more affordable Chromoly steel option. It’s built around a SRAM Rival 1×11 drivetrain, mechanically actuated hydraulic TRP brakes, and 650x47c WTB Venture tires. Just like the LTD, it’s equipped with all the mounting points you could ever need… but, it comes in at a lower $1,899 price point.

2022 Kona Rove DL

2022 Kona Rove

The standard Kona Rove is the most affordable steel frame option in the lineup. At just $1,499 USD, the complete build sees more budget-friendly components, like a Shimano Sora 2×9 drivetrain, mechanical Tektro brakes, and WTB Venture Comp tires. Though it still shows a lot of promise for light duty bikepacking, commuting, and gravel rides.

2022 Kona Rove

You can check out the entire 2022 Rove lineup at KonaWorld.com.

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