2025 Kona Rove vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The 450 is the Colnago C68 Gravel 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 Colnago C68 Gravel
Compared with the Kona Rove in 48, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 450 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Kona Rove is drawn. The Colnago C68 Gravel numbers we have for size 450 are missing the head angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove 48 | Colnago C68 Gravel 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 375 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 536 | 541 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 524 | 520 | −4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1035 | 1009.9 | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 74 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 450 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | 409 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Kona Rove. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Kona RoveColnago C68 Gravel
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 | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano 6030 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 6000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano LG300 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES | Shimano GRX |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape | not listed |
| Saddle | Kona Gravel | Prologo Dimension |
| Frame | not listed | Colnago C68 Gravel |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | T47 |
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