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    Category
    CyclocrossCyclocrossCyclocross
    3.3
    4.9
    2.3
    AluminumCarbonAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonAluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRimRim
    Groupset
    Ultegra, 105Ultegra, 105105, Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 103 × 10
    Brand Site

    2012.konaworld.com

    2012.konaworld.com

    2012.konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Kona Jake The Snake, Kona Major Jake, and Kona Jake are all cyclocross bikes with rim brakes. The Major Jake has a carbon frame and better components, while the Jake has an aluminum fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Jake The Snake
    Major Jake
    Jake
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    Gear Range

    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)

    36 mph

    Jake The Snake

    36 mph

    Major Jake

    36 mph

    Jake

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Kona Carbon CX

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Kona CX Full Carbon Race/Tapered Steerer

    Kona CX Full Carbon Race/Tapered Steerer

    Kona Project Two Aluminum

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Press Fit 30

    FSA BB30

    Shimano Tiagra

    Headset

    FSA No. 57-B

    FSA No. 57-CX

    FSA No. 10

    Stem

    Kona Road Stem

    FSA OS150

    Kona XC/Road Stem

    Handlebar

    Kona Road Bar

    FSA Gossamer

    Kona Road Bar

    Saddle

    WTB Valcon Race

    WTB Valcon Team

    WTB Valcon Comp

    Seatpost

    Kona Double Clamp w/offset

    FSA SL250 w/offset

    Kona Double Clamp w/offset

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    Wellgo LU-A9

    Grips

    Kona Cork Tape

    Kona Cork Tape

    Kona Cork Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra SS

    Shimano Ultegra SS

    Shimano 105 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Tiagra

    Crank

    46/36

    46/36

    50/39/30

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Tiagra

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 11-28 10 spd

    Shimano Ultegra 11-28 10 spd

    Shimano Tiagra 12-28 10 spd

    Chain

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano CN5600

    Brakes

    Avid Shorty 6

    Avid Shorty Ultimate

    Tektro Oryx

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Tiagra

    Wheels
    Rims

    Shimano RS10A Wheelset

    Shimano Ultegra Wheelset

    Alex AT-450

    Spokes

    Shimano RS10A Wheelset

    Shimano Ultegra Wheelset

    Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr

    Front Hub

    Shimano RS10A Wheelset

    Shimano Ultegra Wheelset

    Formula

    Rear Hub

    Shimano RS10A Wheelset

    Shimano Ultegra Wheelset

    Shimano Tiagra

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Mud Wrestler 700x35C Kevlar, Rear: Maxxis Mud Wrestler 700x35C Kevlar

    Front: Maxxis Mud Wrestler 700x35C Kevlar, Rear: Maxxis Mud Wrestler 700x35C Kevlar

    Front: Maxxis Mud Wrestler 700x35C, Rear: Maxxis Mud Wrestler 700x35C

    Disc Rotors

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

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