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You may ask yourself, “What is this 650b semi-plump tire trend anyway?” Perhaps you’re gravel-curious, but not quite sure of how often you’ll really want to push your limits off the paved road. That, my friend, is what the Rove AL 650 is here for. It’s the road biker’s gravel/touring/do-it-all steed. It welcomes bigger tire clearance and more comfortable geometry. It provides everything you need for a fast, comfortable ride and nothing you don’t. It’s the perfect bike for commuting, partaking in weekend warrior adventures, or diving deeper into longer tours.
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FEATURES:
- Bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.
- Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, so we can fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.
- 650b wheels and tires have a similar overall diameter to a traditional 700c gravel or commuting tire, but with a smaller diameter rim and a wider, taller tire. The extra air volume in this new generation of urban and mixed-surface tires 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.
SPECS:
- Frame Material: Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
- Fork: Kona Project Two Aluminum Disc
- Crankarms: Samox
- Chainrings: 34/50t
- B/B: Eturnity ETN52
- Chain: KMC Z8.3
- Cassette: Shimano Claris 11-34t 8spd
- F/D: Shimano Claris
- R/D: Shimano Claris
- Shifters: Shimano Claris
- Brake Calipers: Tektro Mira CX Mechanical
- Front Brake Rotor: Tektro TR160 160mm
- Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro TR160 160mm
- Brake Levers: Shimano Claris
- Headset: Feimin FP-H863
- Handlebar: Kona Road
- Stem: Kona Road
- Seatpost: Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
- Seat Clamp: Kona Clamp
- Grips: Kona Cork Tape
- Saddle: Kona Road
- Front Hub: Formula 100x9mm
- Read Hub: Formula 135x10mm
- Spokes: Stainless Black 14g
- Rims: WTB SX19
- Tires: Maxxis Rambler 650x47c