2025 Kona Rove DL vs 2023 Khs GRIT 440
The M/53 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 52 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 Khs GRIT 440
Compared with the Kona Rove DL in 52, the Khs GRIT 440 in M/53 places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −13 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Kona Rove DL is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size M/53 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove DL 52 | Khs GRIT 440 M/53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 375 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 557 | −13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0 | 71 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 74 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 535 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 72 | not listed | |
| BB height | 272 | 283 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 786 | +9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 520 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | 140 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Kona Rove DL. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove DL, 2023 Khs GRIT 440.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Rove DLKhs GRIT 440
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 | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Project Two Cromoly | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano CUES | Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES 11spd | Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 | KMC X11EL |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB68 | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler EXO | Kenda K1226 Alluvium Pro |
| Brake | Shimano CUES U6030 | Shimano New GRX Gravel |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Stem | Kona Gravel | FSA Aluminum 3D Forged |
| Grips | Kona Cork Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | Khs Sport Road |
| Hub | not listed | Formula RXC-142S |
| Rim | not listed | WTB ST-I25 TCS |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit C40-ACB |
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