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2025 Kona Rove DL vs 2024 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR size closest to your 52 is the 520. Compare the 520 instead

What changes on the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

Compared with the Kona Rove DL in 52, the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR in 540 places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 17 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+21 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+17 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2025 Kona Rove DL (52)The Kona Rove DL frame drawn to scale.J 1036

Only the Kona Rove DL is drawn. The Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR numbers we have for size 540 are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementKona Rove DL 52Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR 540Difference
Reach383400+17 mm
Stack570591+21 mm
Head tube angle71.071.5+0.5°
Seat tube angle74.073−1.0°
Effective top tube546581+35 mm
Chainstay length435430−5 mm
Wheelbase1036not listed
BB drop7270−2 mm
BB height272not listed
Standover777not listed
Seat tube length520540+20 mm
Fork length410406−4 mm
Head tube length130not listed

Differences are the Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR minus the Kona Rove DL. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove DL, 2024 Colnago G4-X SRAM XPLR.

Where each sits in its class

Kona Rove DLColnago G4-X SRAM XPLR

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartKona Rove DLDLColnago G4-X SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS
ForkKona Project Two Cromolynot listed
ShifterShimano CUESSRAM Force AXS
DerailleurShimano CUES 11spdSRAM Force AXS
CassetteShimano CUESSRAM Force XPLR
ChainShimano LG500not listed
CranksetShimano CUESSRAM Force XPLR
Bottom bracketShimano BB68SRAM DUB Road T47
WheelsetWTB ST i23 TCS 2.0Vision SC 45 Disc
TireMaxxis Rambler EXOPirelli Cinturato Gravel
BrakeShimano CUES U6030SRAM Force HRD
RotorShimano SM-RT54SRAM Centerline
HandlebarKona Gravel DropbarColnago CC.01 Wide
StemKona GravelColnago CC.01 Wide
GripsKona Cork Tapenot listed
SeatpostKona ThumbColnago D-shape
SaddleWTB VoltSelle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow FeC
Framenot listedColnago G4-X
Chainringnot listedSRAM Force XPLR
Headsetnot listedAcros 42x52x7
Bottle cagenot listedColnago Matt Black

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