I would be hard-pressed to imagine a rider who wouldn’t love this bike. As someone testing it fully loaded for a bikepacking trip, I could appreciate its stability, not to mention its sharp presentation, and even sharper handling. Throughout my test, the 2023 Kona Rove met my adventure expectations while also serving well as a fast-pedaling gravel bike experience in practice rides.
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Intro to Bikepacking: The Wilewood Experience
Bikepacking is a combination of all-terrain cycling and backpacking. A recent micro-adventure through Brant County to Wilewood, just off the Trans Canada Trail, was my introduction to this experience. And it was definitely one-of-a-kind!
