2025 Kona Rove vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The S is the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 48 Kona Rove. 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 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Kona Rove in 48, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in S places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Rove, 48Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove 48 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 362 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 536 | 550 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | 69 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 74.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 524 | 515 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 | 1013 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 71 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 450 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | not listed | |
| Standover | not listed | 770 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 127 |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Kona Rove. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Kona RoveBasso Palta III SRAM XPLR
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 | Kona RoveRove | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 6030 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 6000 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 | Microtech MX25 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | SRAM Force |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | Basso Carbon Gravel |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Kona Gravel | fizik Vento Argo |
| Frame | not listed | Basso Palta III |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Microtech U-RD.20 |
| Rim | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM Red |
| Stem | not listed | Basso Strato |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra |
| Headset | not listed | Microtech Integrated Cables |
| Seatpost | not listed | Heart Carbon |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Basso Piuma |
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