2025 Kona Rove DL vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 52 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
Compared with the Kona Rove DL in 52, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XS places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 29 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −29 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −3.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Rove DL, 52Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove DL 52 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 354 | −29 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 530 | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0 | 68 | −3.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 75 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 496 | −50 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036 | 1012 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 71 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 272 | not listed | |
| Standover | 777 | 737 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 410 | −110 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | 112 | −18 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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