Is This The Perfect Bikepacking Bike?

There are many things that go into making a bike ideal for bikepacking and the Kona Rove DL checks a lot of those boxes! After riding it all summer, Karl takes us through his Kona Rove DL and tell us what changes he's made and what makes it so great.

Key Features of Karl's Kona Rove DL.
The Bike - Kona Rove DL - https://konaworld.com/2022/rove_dl.cfm
Front Rack - OMM Elkhorn - https://bit.ly/ElkhornRack
Rear Rack - OMM Divide - https://bit.ly/DivideRack
Wheels - Built by Sugar Wheel Works. Astral Outback rims and Chris King hubs. - https://bit.ly/SugarWheelWorks
Tires - Teravail Cannonball - https://bit.ly/TeravailCannonball
Panniers - Micro Panniers by OMM/North St Bags - https://bit.ly/MicroPannier
Trunk Bag - Trunk Bag by OMM/North St Bags - https://bit.ly/OMMTrunkBag
Telescoping Fly Rod - Reyr Gear - https://bit.ly/ReyrGearFlyRod

Want to see more of Karl?
Karl’s YouTube channel:    / karlkroll  

The Loam and Gravel Society is patroned by some awesome brands. If you're in the market for anything they offer I suggest you take them up on it!

Old Man Mountain - Expedition ready racks that fit any bike: https://bit.ly/3uUkxLH

Knog - Killer lights and headlamps: https://bit.ly/3ciSJKB

Reyr Gear - Telescoping fly rods that are always ready: https://bit.ly/3clMqGd

Kona - Dude, they're Kona bikes! They're awesome: https://bit.ly/3uUpwMy

Sugar Wheel Works - Hand-built in Portland, Oregon for your exact riding style: https://bit.ly/3yHkiEN

Carefree Camper Co. - Completely custom vans. No preset models, only your desires and dreams: https://bit.ly/3yNFx7Q

1UP Racks - The only car rack you've lusted over: https://bit.ly/3PbnjEA

Teravail - Sticky, steezy rubber for mountain and gravel: https://bit.ly/3PA66UP

Robert Axle Project - Axles to attach anything to your bike: https://bit.ly/3yMfqOT