2025 Kona Rove LTD vs 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR
The XS is the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR size closest to your 48 Kona Rove LTD. 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 LTD in 48, the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XS places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Rove LTD, 48Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove LTD 48 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 354 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 532 | 530 | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 68 | −2.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.0 | 75 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 496 | −19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1016 | 1012 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 71 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 282 | not listed | |
| Standover | 749 | 737 | −12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 480 | 410 | −70 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 90 | 112 | +22 mm |
Differences are the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR minus the Kona Rove LTD. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove LTD, 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Rove LTDBasso 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 LTDLTD | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Libre Full Carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX Di2 | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX 12spd | SRAM Force XPLR AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 | SRAM Force XPLR |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Deore 68 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS | Microtech MX25 |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel |
| Brake | Shimano GRX Di2 | SRAM Force |
| Rotor | Shimano CL | SRAM Red |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | Basso Carbon Gravel |
| Stem | Kona Gravel Deluxe | Basso Strato |
| Grips | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe 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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