2025 Kona Rove LTD vs 2025 Ibis Hakka MX
The Ibis Hakka MX size closest to your 52 is the 55. Compare the 55 instead
What changes on the Ibis Hakka MX
Compared with the Kona Rove LTD in 52, the Ibis Hakka MX in 49 places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −38 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Rove LTD, 52Ibis Hakka MX, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove LTD 52 | Ibis Hakka MX 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 370 | −13 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 532 | −38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0 | 70.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 74.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | 517 | −29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 430 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036 | 1008 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 284 | not listed | |
| Standover | 789 | 729 | −60 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 455 | −65 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | 110 | −20 mm |
Differences are the Ibis Hakka MX minus the Kona Rove LTD. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove LTD, 2025 Ibis Hakka MX.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Rove LTDIbis Hakka MX
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 | Ibis Hakka MXApex |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Libre Full Carbon | Ibis Gravel Disc |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX Di2 | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX 12spd | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 | SRAM Apex 1 AXS |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Deore 68 | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS | Stan's NoTubes Crest Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | Shimano GRX Di2 | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano CL | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | Ibis Alloy Flared Bar |
| Stem | Kona Gravel Deluxe | Ibis 31.8mm Road |
| Grips | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe Thumb | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Fusion |
| Frame | not listed | Ibis Hakka MX |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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