2027 Trek Check-OUT SL vs 2025 Kona Rove
The Kona Rove size closest to your ML is the 58. Compare the 58 instead
What changes on the Kona Rove
Compared with the Trek Check-OUT SL in ML, the Kona Rove in 48 places the top of the head tube 98 mm lower and 37 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 82 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −98 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −37 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −82 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Check-OUT SL numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Check-OUT SL ML | Kona Rove 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 417 | 380 | −37 mm |
| Stack | 634 | 536 | −98 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.4° | 69.5 | +0.1° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | 524 | −73 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 435 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1117 | 1035 | −82 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 74 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 838 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 480 | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 149 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 410 |
Differences are the Kona Rove minus the Trek Check-OUT SL. Full charts: 2027 Trek Check-OUT SL, 2025 Kona Rove.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Check-OUT SLKona Rove
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 | Trek Check-OUT SLSL | Kona RoveRove |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek OCLV | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDluxe 3P Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano 6030 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano 6000 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano LG300 |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano CUES |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rambler |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano CUES U6030 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Kona Gravel Dropbar |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Cork Tape |
| Saddle | not listed | Kona Gravel |
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