2023 Khs GRIT 440 vs 2025 Kona Rove LTD
The 50 is the Kona Rove LTD size closest to your M/53 Khs GRIT 440. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Kona Rove LTD
Compared with the Khs GRIT 440 in M/53, the Kona Rove LTD in 50 places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size M/53 are missing the wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Khs GRIT 440 M/53 | Kona Rove LTD 50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 378 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 557 | 551 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 531 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 283 | 282 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 786 | 767 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 500 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 110 | −30 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1029 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 74 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 410 |
Differences are the Kona Rove LTD minus the Khs GRIT 440. Full charts: 2023 Khs GRIT 440, 2025 Kona Rove LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Khs GRIT 440Kona Rove LTD
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 | Kona Rove LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel | Shimano GRX 12spd |
| Chain | KMC X11EL | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded | Shimano Deore 68 |
| Tire | Kenda K1226 Alluvium Pro | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR |
| Hub | Formula RXC-142S | not listed |
| Rim | WTB ST-I25 TCS | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano New GRX Gravel | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Handlebar | FSA Adventure Compact | Kona Gravel Dropbar |
| Stem | FSA Aluminum 3D Forged | Kona Gravel Deluxe |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C40-ACB | not listed |
| Saddle | Khs Sport Road | WTB Volt |
| Fork | not listed | Kona Libre Full Carbon |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano 105 |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano CL |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kona Deluxe Thumb |
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