Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,499
    $2,999
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    CyclocrossCyclocross
    3.0
    4.9
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Apex, FSARival, Force
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Kona Jake the Snake and Kona Major Jake are both cyclocross bikes. The Jake the Snake has an aluminum frame, while the Major Jake has a carbon frame and better components.
    Similar Bikes
    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Jake the Snake
    Major Jake
    Other Cyclocross bikes
    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)

    31 mph

    Jake the Snake

    31 mph

    Major Jake

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted

    ColorGloss Charcoal, Gray & Chalk w/ Charcoal & Slime Decals

    Kona Race Light Carbon

    ColorGloss Charcoal, Gray & Chalk w/ Charcoal & Slime Decals

    Fork

    Kona Carbon Cross

    Kona Full Carbon Flat mount CX Race Disc

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA 6200 68mm

    SRAM GXP PF

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    FSA No.57B

    Stem

    Kona Road

    Kona Road Deluxe

    Handlebar

    Kona Road

    Kona Road Light

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    WTB SL8 Pro

    Seatpost

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Cork Tape

    Kona Cork Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Rival

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    n/a

    Crank

    FSA Gossamer Compact 1x MegaExo, 40t

    SRAM Force 1, 40t

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Rival

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1130 11-32t 11spd

    SRAM PG1130 11-32t 11spd

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    TRP HY/RD C

    SRAM Rival

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Apex

    SRAM Rival

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i19 TCS

    WTB KOM Light Team i23 TCS

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 100x12mm

    Formula 100x12mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 142x12mm

    Formula 142x12mm

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis All Terrane EXO TR DUAL 700x33c, Rear: Maxxis All Terrane EXO TR DUAL 700x33c

    Front: Maxxis All Terrane EXO TR DUAL 700x33c, Rear: Maxxis All Terrane EXO TR DUAL 700x33c

    Disc Rotors

    TRP 160mm

    SRAM Centerline 160mm

    Riders Also Compared