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[Closed] Kona Rove - sizing

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Hello,
Looking at getting a new all round bike. Commuting, bridleway, bivi trips, kids etc.
Really like the look of the Rove. And it's a good price.

Does anyone on here have one, or has swung a leg over one and can tell me about size?

I would normally be a 56 but they only do a 54 m/l or a 57 L, which is unhelpful.

The size chart has me ok on both, my current bike falls between them both as well. Which is a m/l giant defy.

I am 5:11 with a 32inseam

I am thinking I should size up to a L, bit any insight anyone has would be gratefully received.

I am miles away from a dealer, other wise I would have gone to have a test ride.

Cheers


 
Posted : 29/04/2016 8:33 pm
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I have a large .

Im 6 ft 3 with a 34 inseam

I would buy the 54 first and try it at your height.

Its quite a long bike for its height designed around a short stem


 
Posted : 29/04/2016 8:36 pm
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Cool thank you,
How long is the stem on the large, out of curiosity?


 
Posted : 29/04/2016 8:38 pm
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[url= http://www.konaworld.com/rove_al.cfm ]Kona Rove spec[/url]


 
Posted : 29/04/2016 11:57 pm
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Thanks for the link to the specs Mrsfry, hadn't seen those in my search.... ๐Ÿ˜•

Unfortunately if your read the specs there is no mention of the stem length, so was asking TR as he actually has one.

Cheers for your input


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 6:38 am
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75 or 80 mm - all my other drop bar bikes came with 100-130 mm stems


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 7:13 am
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It's ok. Just get a small frame and i will be happy ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 1:01 pm
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Thanks TR.


 
Posted : 30/04/2016 1:29 pm