2019 Kona

Jake the Snake

An aluminum frame cyclocross bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP$1,699
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex, FSA
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Jake the Snake

35 mph

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Reviews
CX Magazine
Review: Re-Designed 2018 Kona Major Jake Cyclocross Bike

Apr 2018 · Cyclocross Magazine

Kona re-designed the carbon 2018 Major Jake cyclocross bike with more trail and BB drop. We put the new design to the test in this bike review.

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Velo
Kona Major Jake

Oct 2017 · Kristen Legan

Kona’s mountain bike heritage explodes from the Major Jake, especially when you dive into the first sand pit on the cyclocross course.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted

ColorGloss Dark Gray, Gray, & Mint Green w/ Dark Gray & Mint Green Decals

Fork

Kona Carbon Cross

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

FSA 6200 68mm

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona Road

Handlebar

Kona Road

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Cork Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

FSA Gossamer Compact 1x MegaExo, 40t

Shifters

SRAM Apex

Cassette

SRAM PG1130 11-32t 11spd

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

TRP HY/RD C

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

TRP Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i19 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 100x12mm

Rear Hub

Formula 142x12mm

Tires

Front: Vittoria Terreno Mix TNT 700x33c, Rear: Vittoria Terreno Mix TNT 700x33c

Disc Rotors

TRP 160mm

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