2025 Kona Sutra vs 2025 Kona Rove LTD
The Kona Rove LTD size closest to your 52 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Kona Rove LTD
Compared with the Kona Sutra in 52, the Kona Rove LTD in 56 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 7 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +7 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Kona Sutra, 52Kona Rove LTD, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Sutra 52 | Kona Rove LTD 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 392 | +7 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 607 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5 | 71.5 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.0 | 73.0 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 578 | +23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 445 | 435 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061 | 1054 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 283 | 286 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 794 | 828 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 560 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 415 | 410 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 150 | 170 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Kona Rove LTD minus the Kona Sutra. Full charts: 2025 Kona Sutra, 2025 Kona Rove LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Kona SutraKona Rove LTD
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 SutraSutra | Kona Rove LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona Cromoly Butted | not listed |
| Fork | Kona Project Two | Kona Libre Full Carbon |
| Shifter | microSHIFT Sword | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | microSHIFT SWORD | Shimano GRX 12spd |
| Cassette | microSHIFT SWORD | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | PROWHEEL | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Chainring | Prowheel | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Prowheel BB68+ | Shimano Deore 68 |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS |
| Tire | Schwalbe Marathon Mondial | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR |
| Brake | TRP HDC711C | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | TRP TR | Shimano CL |
| Handlebar | Kona Road | Kona Gravel Dropbar |
| Stem | Kona Road | Kona Gravel Deluxe |
| Grips | Brooks Microfiber | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
| Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe Thumb | Kona Deluxe Thumb |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 | WTB Volt |
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