Marin Nicasio 1 vs Kona Rove AL
A side by side comparison of two gravel bikes available in Australia, on price and specs. The Marin Nicasio 1 is the lower-priced of the two.
| 2 of 4 bikesDeltas are against the baseline | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price and where to buy | |||
| Current Australian price | $1,169.99Lowest | $1,299 | |
| RRP | $1,169.99 | $1,599 | |
| Price source | At BikesOnline, was $1,399.99. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | At Bikezone Fitzroy, was $1,599. Stock not confirmed, checked 14 Oct 2026. | |
| Retailers | BikesOnline | bikezonefitzroy.com.au | |
| Overview | |||
| Category | Gravel | Gravel | |
| Type | Non-electric | Non-electric | |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 | |
| Frame and suspension | |||
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Fork | steel (CrMo) | Kona 6061 Aluminium Disc | |
| Wheels and tyres | |||
| Wheelset | Marin alloy double wall | WTB SX19 rims, Joytech hubs | |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | |
| Stock tyres | 700x40c | 700x40c | |
| Max tyre clearance | Not published | 45 mm | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Groupset | Shimano Claris | Shimano ESSA | |
| Shifting | Mechanical, 2x | Mechanical, 1x | |
| Crank | FSA Tempo Compact | Shimano ESSA 2000, 40t | |
| Chainrings | 50/34 | 40 | |
| Cassette | Shimano HG31 | Shimano ESSA HG300 11-45t 8spd | |
| Cassette speeds | 8 | 8 | |
| Lowest gearRatio of smallest ring to biggest cog. Lower is easier climbing. | 1.06 | 0.89Lowest-0.17 | |
| Highest gearBiggest ring to smallest cog. Higher is a faster top speed. | 4.55 | 3.64-0.91 | |
| Gearing character | Endurance gearing | Low climbing gear | |
| Brakes and weight | |||
| Brakes | Promax Render R mechanical disc | Tektro Mira CX | |
| Rotors | 160/160 | 160/160mm | |
| Geometry | |||
| Size shown | 54 | 56 | |
| Stack | 578 mm | 601 mm+23 mm | |
| Reach | 380 mm | 400 mm+20 mm | |
| Stack to reachHigher is more upright, lower is more stretched out. | 1.52 | 1.50-0.02 | |
| Head angleLower (slacker) is calmer at speed, higher (steeper) is quicker steering. | 71.5 deg | 70.0 deg-1.5 deg | |
| Seat angle | 74.0 deg | 73.0 deg-1.0 deg | |
| Wheelbase | 1,024 mm | 1,076 mm+52 mm | |
| Chainstay | 430 mm | 435 mm+5 mm | |
| BB drop | 76 mm | 70 mm-6 mm | |
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- Marin Nicasio 1 (size 54) is the baseline.
- Kona Rove AL (size 56): 23 mm taller stack, 20 mm longer reach, 1.5 deg slacker head angle, 52 mm longer wheelbase, 5 mm longer chainstays.
Stack, reach, head and seat angles, wheelbase, chainstay and BB drop are drawn to scale from published charts. Tube shapes are schematic. Sizes differ between these bikes, so check the size you would actually ride.
BikeFinder Data Profile. Geometry and component figures are researched from published manufacturer and retailer sources, not physical ride tests, and can vary by model year.
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm current details with the seller before purchase.