2025 Kona Rove AL vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The 450 is the Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your 48 Kona Rove AL. 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 AL in 48, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 450 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −22 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 AL is drawn. The Colnago C68 Gravel numbers we have for size 450 are missing the head angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove AL 48 | Colnago C68 Gravel 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 380 | 375 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 528 | 541 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 522 | 520 | −2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 425 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1032 | 1009.9 | −22 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 74 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 281 | not listed | |
| Standover | 745 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 450 | −30 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | 409 | −1 mm |
| Head tube length | 90 | 115 | +25 mm |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Kona Rove AL. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove AL, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Rove ALColnago 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 Rove ALAL | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano CUES U2000 ESSA | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U2000 Essa | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano ESSA HG300 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano ESSA | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BSA 68 | T47 |
| Wheelset | WTB SX19 | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Brake | Tektro Mira CX | 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 |
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