2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR vs 2025 Kona Rove LTD
The 56 is the Kona Rove LTD size closest to your XL Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR. 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 Kona Rove LTD
Compared with the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in XL, the Kona Rove LTD in 56 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, XLKona Rove LTD, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR XL | Kona Rove LTD 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 398 | 392 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 607 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 71.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.0 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 578 | 578 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054 | 1054 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 850 | 828 | −22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 560 | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 179 | 170 | −9 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 410 |
Differences are the Kona Rove LTD minus the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR. Full charts: 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, 2025 Kona Rove LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRKona 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 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS | Kona Rove LTDLTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Basso Palta III | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | Shimano GRX 12spd |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR | Shimano 105 |
| Chain | SRAM Force XPLR | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR | Shimano GRX FC-RX600 |
| Chainring | SRAM Force XPLR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano Deore 68 |
| Wheelset | Microtech MX25 | WTB KOM Team i23 TCS |
| Tire | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel | Maxxis Rambler EXO TR |
| Hub | Microtech U-RD.20 | not listed |
| Rim | Microtech MX25 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | Shimano GRX Di2 |
| Rotor | SRAM Red | Shimano CL |
| Handlebar | Basso Carbon Gravel | Kona Gravel Dropbar |
| Stem | Basso Strato | Kona Gravel Deluxe |
| Bar tape | fizik Terra | not listed |
| Headset | Microtech Integrated Cables | not listed |
| Seatpost | Heart Carbon | Kona Deluxe Thumb |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo | WTB Volt |
| Bottle cage | Basso Piuma | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Kona Libre Full Carbon |
| Grips | not listed | Velo Shock-Proof Bar Tape |
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