2025 Kona Rove DL vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The XXL is the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 58 Kona Rove DL. 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 DL in 58, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XXL places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Rove DL, 58Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove DL 58 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 405 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 626 | 620 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 598 | 595 | −3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 | 1060 | −8 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 71 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 286 | not listed | |
| Standover | 847 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 580 | 580 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190 | 193 | +3 mm |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Kona Rove DL. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove DL, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Rove DLBasso 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 Rove DLDL | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Project Two Cromoly | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES 11spd | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB68 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 | Microtech MX25 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler EXO | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | SRAM Force |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | SRAM Red |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | Basso Carbon Gravel |
| Stem | Kona Gravel | Basso Strato |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb | Heart Carbon |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | fizik Vento Argo |
| Frame | not listed | Basso Palta III |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Hub | not listed | Microtech U-RD.20 |
| Rim | not listed | Microtech MX25 |
| Bar tape | not listed | fizik Terra |
| Headset | not listed | Microtech Integrated Cables |
| Bottle cage | not listed | Basso Piuma |
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