2025 Kona Rove LTD vs 2023 Khs GRIT 440
The M/53 is the Khs GRIT 440 size closest to your 50 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 Khs GRIT 440
Compared with the Kona Rove LTD in 50, the Khs GRIT 440 in M/53 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Kona Rove LTD is drawn. The Khs GRIT 440 numbers we have for size M/53 are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Rove LTD 50 | Khs GRIT 440 M/53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 375 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 551 | 557 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 531 | 535 | +4 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1029 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 74 | not listed | |
| BB height | 282 | 283 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 767 | 786 | +19 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 520 | +20 mm |
| Fork length | 410 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110 | 140 | +30 mm |
Differences are the Khs GRIT 440 minus the Kona Rove LTD. Full charts: 2025 Kona Rove LTD, 2023 Khs GRIT 440.
Where each sits in its class
Kona Rove LTDKhs 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 LTDLTD | Khs GRIT 440GRIT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Libre Full Carbon | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano GRX Di2 | Shimano GRX RX600 Gravel |
| Derailleur | Shimano GRX 12spd | Shimano GRX RX810 Gravel |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC X11EL |
| Crankset | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 | FSA Gossamer Compact Pro |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Deore 68 | FSA BB386 EVO Threaded |
| Wheelset | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR | Kenda K1226 Alluvium Pro |
| Brake | Shimano GRX Di2 | Shimano New GRX Gravel |
| Rotor | Shimano CL | not listed |
| Handlebar | Kona Gravel Dropbar | FSA Adventure Compact |
| Stem | Kona Gravel Deluxe | FSA Aluminum 3D Forged |
| Grips | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe 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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