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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2009 Kona Jake and 2008 Kona Jake.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2009 Kona Jake50/39/30T · 12–25T · 9-speed
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.17:1Total range347%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.8 mphHighest gear30.4 mph

Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.

2008 Kona Jake50/39/30T · 12–25T · 8-speed
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.17:1Total range347%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.8 mphHighest gear30.4 mph

Uses front tire 700C×35; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2009 Kona Jake
2008 Kona Jake
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Jake
Jake
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$899.00
$849.00
Colors
Red
Black
Sizes
47cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Fork
Kona P2 700c
Kona P2 700c
Fork Material
Unicrown
Unicrown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cyclocross Mix
Cyclocross Mix
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI
Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
FSA Omega, 30/39/50 teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
FSA Mega EXO
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
Shimano
Shimano Alivio
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
KMC HG53
KMC HG-53
Pedals
Wellgo LU-A9
Wellgo LU-A9
Brakes
Brakes
Kore Sport brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI w/Tektro bar top levers levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra w/Tektro RL 721 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" TH
Th
Handlebar
Kona RD
Kona Aluminum Road OS
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona RD
Kona Control Road OS
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Como
WTB Rocket V Comp
Seatpost
Kona RD
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano Tiagra
Front: Shimano Deore, Rear: Shimano Tiagra
Rims
Alex AT450
Alex AT-450
Spokes
Sandvic stainless, 15ga front/14ga rear
DT Swiss stainless steel, 15/14ga. (1.8/2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 35c Continental Speed King CX
700 x 35c Maxxis Locust CX
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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